The new legislation around sexual violence demands nimble upskilling and excellence in practice. Preparation is key – snatch this unique opportunity to get ahead of your peers. Practical guidance is on offer here on cross-examination, counter-intuitive evidence and analysis of the new High Court Protocol on Disclosure. Refresh your knowledge, gain perspective and experience and be willing to meet the new challenges the new legislation commands for your clients and practice.

Presenters

Ms. Sarah Mandeno, Barrister/Youth Advocate
Sarah is an experienced barrister specialising in serious crime. Between 1999 to 2004 she worked for the Auckland Crown Solicitor’s office. She then worked in the United Kingdom and qualified as a solicitor of England and Wales in 2006. In 2007 Sarah left her position at Field Fisher Waterhouse in London, where she was involved in the conduct of regulatory proceedings for the General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council, to rejoin the Auckland Crown Solicitor’s office where she was a senior Crown prosecutor (2008) and made an Associate (2009). Between June 2016 and January 2018 she worked as a senior lawyer at the Public Defence Service, Manukau before commencing practice as a Barrister in June 2018. Since then Sarah has been a Youth Advocate (PAL 1-4) and undertakes assignments as either the assigned advocate or counsel to assist the Court in the Youth Courts in Tāmaki Makarau (including Rangatahi Courts, Ngā Kōti Rangatahi, and Pasifika Court). She is a member of the Abuse in Care Inquiry Legal Assistance Panel. She is a member of the Criminal Committee of the New Zealand Bar Association.


Ms. Fiona Culliney, Partner, Meredith Connell
Fiona prosecutes serious sexual violence cases, homicide, large-scale drug operations and financial crime. She has the innate ability to work compassionately alongside victims of crime. Fiona has trial experience related to commercial drug offending and associated money laundering, and brings forfeiture proceedings under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009. She also provides litigation for and advice to the Commerce Commission in respect of criminal cartel conduct. She appears on behalf of the Crown in appeals to the High Court and the Court of Appeal, and has further interest and expertise in extradition proceedings for other governments in the New Zealand courts.


Mr. Scott Brickell, Barrister, Augusta Chambers
Scott was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand in 2003 and as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2008. As a criminal lawyer, Scott has prosecuted and defended both police and departmental matters. His civil background has been in public law and tax, working as a civil litigator in London for seven years including a stint working as tax lawyer for a top London firm. In recent years, Scott has practiced exclusively in criminal law. He represents clients facing charges from traffic to drugs, serious violence as well as sexual crimes. As a criminal lawyer he has established a reputation as an advocate committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. Scott is able to take direct instructions privately and is an approved legal aid provider (PAL 1-4 / Court of Appeal and Supreme Court).


Mr. Martin Hislop, Barrister
Martin Hislop is a Criminal Lawyer / Barrister based in Auckland, New Zealand. Originating from Cape Town, South Africa, Martin ran a successful criminal defence practice, before immigrating to New Zealand. He specialises in criminal law, appearing regularly for clients charged with criminal offences in the District Courts, High Courts and Court of Appeal. He deals with all forms of criminal defence work, ranging from lower end offending, including driving matters to more serious jury trials.


Mr. Stephen Iorns, Barrister, Rubicon Chambers
Stephen was called to the bar in 2008 and has practiced in civil and criminal litigation since. He has appeared in matters ranging from the Disputes Tribunal, Parole Board and District Court, to acting as lead counsel in High Court trials (both criminal and civil), Environment Court proceedings (civil and criminal), appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal, and international arbitration proceedings seated in London. Stephen's depth and breadth of experience traverses complex commercial disputes, company law, estate litigation, relationship property matters, environmental law, as well as regularly coming up against the state in the civil or criminal context. One mark of his success is that much of his best work will never be spoken of. He has acted for high profile lawyers, CEO's, venture capitalists, politicians, public servants, companies and charities, quietly resolving issues that would otherwise be front page news. Stephen is available for instructions on both criminal and civil matters nationwide. International briefs will be considered.