If you aspire to gain an edge in the courtroom, don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from esteemed barristers and litigation specialists. You’ll gain tips to elevate your skills to the next level, including essential advocacy skills and evidence traps, particularly in the context of privilege, strategies to ensure the best use of expert evidence and understanding the art of cross-examination. Take advantage of this chance to strengthen your practice and enhance your skills. 

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.

Mr. Paul Dalkie, Barrister
Paul Dalkie has practised as a barrister for more than 24 years in New Zealand and Australia. He appears in and has appeared in a wide range of civil and commercial cases and arbitrations. Prior to becoming a barrister he practised as a solicitor in Queensland for more than 8 years including at two global firms Blake Dawson Waldron (now Ashurst) and Cannan & Peterson, Sly & Weigall (now Norton Rose Fullbright). He has appeared and argued cases and conducted trials and appeals at all Court's levels, including the Privy Council. His practice has particular emphasis on contract disputes of all kinds, and corporate law, especially insolvency and shareholders and directors disputes. He is admitted to practice in New Zealand, Queensland and Victoria, and in the Federal Courts of Australia.

Ms. Laura O’Gorman KC, Bankside Chambers
Laura is an experienced commercial litigator with broad skills, including specialist expertise in complex contractual disputes and corporate law matters, insolvency, judicial review and competition law. She appears regularly in the High Court and Court of Appeal, and has been ranked as a leading lawyer by numerous directories (including Chambers Global). After 14 years as a partner at Buddle Findlay, she moved to the bar in April 2019, joining Bankside Chambers

Ms. Jacque Lethbridge, Partner, Martelli McKegg Lawyers
Jacque Lethbridge is a senior litigation partner and heads up the Disputes Resolution team at Martelli McKegg Lawyers. With over 20 years of experience across complex commercial litigation, financial services disputes, regulatory investigations and trust and property litigation, Jacque brings a deep understanding of both the courtroom and boardroom dimensions of legal practice. A trusted advisor to clients navigating high-stakes disputes, Jacque’s expertise spans High Court and appellate work, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Jacque is recognised for her expertise in contentious litigation, restructuring and insolvency work and has held various industry board positions including with the Restructuring and Insolvency Turnaround Association of New Zealand and The Law Association of New Zealand. She is actively involved in promoting and encouraging diversity in the legal profession and insolvency area and was a founding member and co-chair of Women in Restructuring and Insolvency. Jacque has been a regular speaker at seminars and conferences including for Legalwise Seminars, The Law Association, The New Zealand Law Society Litigation Skills and the College of Law.