Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Critical Conveyancing Case Law Update: Recent and Topical Issues
Conveyancing is often done under significant time pressure. The Courts play a necessary role in mopping up some issues after the fact.
- Examine on recent and topical issues arising from case law, including in respect of warranties, claims for compensation, and other matters focussing on practical points that enhance your ability to advise clients well
Presented by Thomas Gibbons, Director, Thomas Gibbons Law
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
Learning Objectives:
- Understand recent and significant conveyancing case law developments affecting warranties, compensation claims, and contractual obligations in New Zealand property transactions
- Identify practical lessons from recent disputes to improve client advice, risk management, and conveyancing practice under tight transactional timeframes
Chair
Denise Marsden, Director, Alexander Dorrington Limited
Presenters
Thomas Gibbons, Director, Thomas Gibbons LawThomas is a property law specialist. He began his career with a national law firm and was Partner/Director of a regional firm before setting up his own practice in 2020. He is the author of Unit Titles Law and Practice (1st ed, 2011, 2nd ed, 2015), and A Practical Guide to the Land Transfer Act (2017), as well as co-author of the Laws of New Zealand titles on Land Law and Easements, Covenants, and Profits. He has lectured in property law at various universities, and in securities law for LLB and MBA programmes. His articles have been published in New Zealand and overseas law journals. Thomas has given expert evidence on land development issues in the High Court and is currently lead drafter on the ADLS-REINZ Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. He is also a trustee of the Waikato Housing Initiative and the Waikato Community Lands Trust.
Denise Marsden, Director, Alexander Dorrington Limited
Denise is a leading expert in property law. She has a wealth of knowledge complemented by a true passion for property and people. She is smart, pragmatic and sensible and focuses on outcomes for her clients. Denise has been a director at AlexanderDorrington since 2007. She enjoys leading her team to deliver successful projects and outcomes. Denise’s practice includes residential property development and conveyancing of all property types. That includes the establishment of resident’s societies for development and advice in connection with established societies.
