Presenters

Kathryn Lydiard, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland
Kathryn commenced her legal career in 2012 in the commercial litigation group of a large Auckland law firm focusing on construction litigation. Kathryn appeared as junior counsel before the Weathertight Homes Tribunal and High Court, including a number of appeals and judicial reviews. Kathryn also represented clients in insolvency proceedings and was involved in providing advice on a broad range of contentious issues. From 2017 – 2021, Kathryn worked at two commercial firms in Auckland. Her practice was varied and the subject matter she advised clients on included construction law, breach of contract, debt recovery, intellectual property, insolvency and contempt of court. She also advised clients in drafting and reviewing construction contracts. Outside of work Kathryn enjoys spending time exploring New Zealand and competing in multisport events.


Steve O'Dea, Partner, Anderson Lloyd
Steve is a specialist in infrastructure and construction transactions and project troubleshooting. For over a decade he has advised on transactions and disputes in a range of commercial sectors in multiple jurisdictions, including: major energy and infrastructure projects; public private partnerships; and corporate and commercial matters. Steve provides a comprehensive approach, working with clients to develop and launch their projects and then supporting those clients to navigate the various challenges and disputes that commonly arise. Steve has worked for national and international law firms in both Singapore and London. He relocated from London in 2017 to join Anderson Lloyd’s commercial team. Steve is a qualified solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (although no longer practising in the UK) and a practising barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. He is also a member of the Society of Construction Law New Zealand and the New Zealand Society on Large Dams.