Thursday, 20 March 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Navigating Pitfalls that Can Go Wrong in a Standard Property Settlement
- Claims for compensation
- Pre-settlement inspection issues
- Undertakings and certificates to lenders and for KiwiSaver withdrawals
- Handling back-to-back transactions
Presented by Richard Chen, Senior Associate, Hesketh Henry
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common procedural and legal pitfalls that arise during standard property settlements in New Zealand
- Develop practical strategies for managing lender undertakings, KiwiSaver withdrawals, and pre-settlement issues
Chair
Chris Linton, Consultant, Duncan Cotterill
Presenters
Richard Chen, Senior Associate, Hesketh HenryRichard advises clients on the acquisition and disposal of significant commercial property portfolios, as well as a broad range of property matters including land development, property financing, due diligence and leasing. Richard also specialises in residential property transactions, providing practical and effective advice for first home buyers through to experienced property investors and high net worth individuals on the sale and purchase of residential properties, including “off the plans” agreements and occupation right agreements. Richard enjoys collaborating with other consultants such as surveyors, planners and accountants as part of large-scale property development projects. He is currently on The Law Association’s Property Law Committee.
Chris Linton, Consultant, Duncan Cotterill
Chris Linton is a senior corporate, commercial, and technology specialist, with extensive experience advising on complex transactions, regulatory issues, and technology-driven businesses. She has held Partner roles at national law firms and a corporate commercial boutique, and practised in London with leading global firm Linklaters, advising on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions. Chris recently founded Beacon Law to deliver strategic, practical, and outcome-focused advice across corporate advisory, M&A, foreign investment, governance, and technology law, including gaming, blockchain / fintech, and digital platforms, and related regulatory matters. She advises New Zealand and international corporates, public sector entities, investors, and technology businesses. Chris also serves as Honorary Consul for Finland in Auckland, President of the New Zealand Scandinavia Business Association, and in several governance roles.
