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Alternative Resolutions: S61 and Ministerial Requests
- s61 and Ministerial Request
- The legal framework
- Practical tips
- Case studies
Presented by Jack Cheng, Partner, MC
Chair
Pooja Sundar, Partner, Dalley Sundar
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal framework and appropriate use of section 61 requests and ministerial interventions
- Learn practical strategies and considerations through case studies for preparing effective requests
Presenters
Pooja Sundar, Partner, Dalley Sundar
Pooja is an enthusiastic and friendly lawyer who enjoys getting to know her clients and advocating them. Pooja holds a Master of Law (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland. She is a legal aid registered lawyer, with experience in advising in all aspects of immigration law, including visas, residence appeals, and refugee and protection claims. Pooja has significant experience in the Family Court. Pooja’s passion for legal representation is coupled with a deep interest in human rights legislature, international criminal law, and refugee case law. She has successfully been involved in many cases involving complex issues across domestic and international spheres. Pooja also advocates for victims of domestic violence in the immigration and family law fields.
Jack Cheng, Partner, MC
Jack is a highly experienced and respected immigration lawyer with a deep understanding of New Zealand immigration laws and policies. Well known for his ability to handle complex immigration matters, Jack has successfully assisted hundreds of immigration clients who faced significant character, health, investment or humanitarian issues. He is a member of the Law Association Immigration & Refugee Law Committee and speaks regularly at immigration seminars and conferences across New Zealand. Before joining MC, Jack litigated in several high-profile trials involving organised crime, the importation and supply of drugs, money laundering and murder. He is fluent in English and Mandarin, conversational in two other Chinese dialects and understands basic Japanese.