How to Draft Written Submissions: What is the Court Looking For
- Why are written submissions important?
- General principles and applicable rules on drafting submissions
- Submissions in different court procedures
- Practical tips for drafting persuasive submissions
Presented by Kishen Kommu, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland Chambers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles, structure, and procedural expectations for drafting persuasive written submissions across NZ courts
- Learn practical techniques to craft clear, concise, and compelling submissions tailored to different proceedings
Description
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Chair
Martin Dillon, Barrister, 109 Chambers
Presenters
Martin Dillon, Barrister, 109 Chambers
Martin began practising in 2007. He has worked in private practice, as in-house counsel and as a Crown Prosecutor. These roles have involved a range of clients and cases, from relatively minor disputes to large-scale litigation. He joined the independent bar in 2018. Access to justice is a particular concern: Martin is a legal aid provider, published CourtKeys.com and wrote Civil Litigation for Non-Lawyers.
Kishen Kommu, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland Chambers
Kishen is an experienced civil litigator with a broad range of dispute resolution expertise including construction, property, commercial, insolvency and unit title disputes. He practices as a barrister sole from FortyEight Shortland Chambers and has appeared as counsel in the Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, various tribunals and alternative dispute resolution processes. Prior to moving to the independent bar, Kishen practiced in the litigation teams of well-regarded firms in Auckland and Tauranga. Clients appreciate his personable and approachable manner along with his thorough preparation and dedication to achieving optimal outcomes.
