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Are you Trust Fit? Things to do Before the Trusts Act 2019 Comes into Force (On Demand)

Presented by the ADLS Trusts Committee this On Demand seminar is a summary of all the problem areas lawyers should be looking at, with the aim of giving practitioners an action plan prior to the Trusts Act coming into force on 30 January 2021.

Presenters: Bill Patterson, Partner, Patterson Hopkins; Vicki Ammundsen, Director, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited; Andrew Steele, Partner, Martelli McKegg | Chair: Bill Patterson, Partner, Patterson Hopkins
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Sentencing (On Demand)

The Court of Appeal has expressed interest in revisiting the main principles underlying the Sentencing Act. Examining potential arguments that arise to challenge the high rates of imprisonment in New Zealand. We also focus on the Court of Appeal judgment in Zhang v The Queen which focuses on sentencing in methamphetamine cases.

Presenters: Julie-Anne Kincade, Barrister; Kris Gledhill, Professor, AUT | Chair: Her Honour Judge Johns
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Arbitration in Action: Principles, Process and Practicalities (On Demand)

This practical work-through, using a common fact scenario, sheds light on the arbitration process so that attendees can feel more comfortable about choosing - and conducting - this ADR option.

Presenters: Royden Hindle, Commercial Arbitrator; Polly Pope, Partner, Russell McVeagh; Anna Kirk, Barrister, Bankside Chambers; Jeremy Johnson, Partner, Wynn Williams
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

CPD On Demand Package 2020: Trusts & Estates

Package contents: The Administration of Estates: Dealing with those Thorny Issues | Litigation Guardians – Looking After Others and Looking After Yourself | Trusts: Winding-up without Getting Wound Up | Residential Care Subsidies after Broadbent – Where to from here? | Giving it Away Before Death: The Ins and Outs of Gifting | Trusts for Today

Presenters: Various
Recorded Seminar CPD6.25hrs
Members $295.00
Non-members $370.00

Amalgamations: Getting the Application Right (On Demand)

The Registrar of Companies has rejected many amalgamation applications recently, mainly due to a number of common errors being made. In this On Demand webinar, specially tailored for lawyers and at a discounted rate, two senior solicitors from the Companies Office address these errors and provide practical tips to assist with lodging such applications.

Presenters: Calantha Juneja and David Josland, Senior Solicitors, Auckland Legal Team, NZ Companies Office, Market Services, MBIE
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $60.00
Non-members $85.00
Group pricing available

Giving it Away Before Death: The Ins and Outs of Gifting (On Demand)

Gifting as an estate planning tool or as a way of assisting children into the property market is increasingly common. This On Demand session constitutes a valid gift. It also focuses on how to deal with undue influence from family members wanting gifts and issues that arise in respect of relationship property and family protection and testamentary promises.

Presenters: Alison Gilbert, Partner, Brookfields
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Your Legal Business: Working Flexibly — Making it Work from All Sides (On Demand)

Flexible working is not a fad - it's happening now, in various ways, in NZ and elsewhere. There are various drivers for it but achieving it can be challenging. Exploring what working flexibly means, what it looks like and how to implement it, this On Demand seminar provides personal and professional insights from a range of perspectives.

Presenters: Trina Lincoln, Associate General Counsel – Construction, Housing New Zealand; Kylie Mooney, Chief Executive Officer, Meredith Connell; Sarah Pilcher, Principal, The Franchise Lawyer; Paula Williams, People and Culture Director, Simpson Grierson | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $110.00
Non-members $155.00
Group pricing available

Trusts for Today (On Demand)

Many lawyers will have dealings with trusts in a variety of capacities. Understanding trusts and keeping up to date with developments in trust law is therefore essential. This On Demand webinar provides insights into trusts generally and what lawyers need to do to ensure existing and future trusts (in the light of the Trusts Bill being passed) are fit for purpose.

Presenters: Tammy McLeod, Director, Davenport Harbour Lawyers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Iwi Settlements and Kaitiakitanga: Engaging with the $50bn Maori Economy (On Demand)

What are the key legal and cultural factors you need to take into account when working with firms which do business with Maori entities?

Presenters: Te Aopare Dewes, Roia Whakarae (Senior Associate), Te Waka Ture, Chapman Tripp; Robert Grignon, Senior Legal Advisor, Tax, Chapman Tripp | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

ADLS/SCA (NZ) Unit Titles/Bodies Corporate Half-Day Conference 2019 (On Demand)

Once again, the half-day conference was packed with a great selection of pertinent and practical topics relating to unit titles and bodies corporate, presented by experienced lawyers, property managers and other professionals.

Presenters: Clinton Baker; Paula Beaton; Denise Evans; Joanna Pidgeon; Wendy Baker; Julie McLean; Tim Graham; Thomas Gibbons; Denise Marsden; Liza Fry-Irvine; Kayleanne Mercer | Chair: Thomas Gibbons
Recorded Seminar CPD4hrs
Members $350.00
Non-members $435.00
Group pricing available

Construction Law: Contracts, Disputes & Proposed Law Reforms (On Demand)

A raft of construction company failures, protracted disputes and proposed legislative changes suggest that construction law does not provide a satisfactory framework to deal with the present demands of the industry. This On Demand seminar explores key areas where problems exist, how to advise clients on these and what might be done in the future to improve matters.

Presenters: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg; Ariana Stuart, Senior Associate, Kensington Swan; Scott Thompson, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts | Chair: Janine Stewart, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Human Rights and Effective Advocacy (On Demand)

New Zealand’s human rights framework is directly relevant to a surprisingly large number of practice areas yet it is often underutilised in civil litigation. This On Demand webinar is designed to assist practitioners in applying New Zealand’s human rights legislation, including NZ’s international treaty obligation and enhance legal advocacy.

Presenters: Frances Joychild QC; John Hancock, Senior Legal Adviser, Human Rights Commission
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Challenges at the Interface of Mental Health, Criminal and Family Law (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar focus's on the issues that are at the forefront of the interface between mental health, criminal and family law. An eminent Australian expert and a prominent New Zealand practitioner outline the Australian perspective in comparison to the situation in New Zealand with a view to starting a dialogue that will aid in finding solutions.

Presenters: Dr Piers Gooding, Lecturer, Melbourne Law School; David Niven, Barrister, Sentinel Chambers | Chair: Kate Diesfeld, Professor of Health Law, AUT
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Communicating in a High-Tech World (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar is designed to answer your questions, with real-world examples, on problems and risks surrounding communication in the high-tech world in which the legal profession operates.

Presenters: Lloyd Gallagher, Principal, Gallagher & Co; Arran Hunt, Partner, Stace Hammond; Emona Numanga, Registered Legal Executive, Anthony Harper; Rhys Kerrigan, IT Advisor, Kinetics Group Limited | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Transferring Property Obligations: Nomination, Assignment and Novation (On Demand)

Although a common feature of many property transactions, the uses and potential pitfalls of nomination, assignment and novation are not always well understood. This On Demand session considers the similarities and differences between each option and how they may affect common property agreements.

Presenters: Kevin Glover, Barrister, Shortland Chambers; Robert Huse, Partner, Anderson Lloyd
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Health and Safety and Employment Law: An Uneasy Interface (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar, premised on a notifiable incident involving injury, highlights those areas where health and safety and employment law meet, explores the issues that can arise and suggests possible solutions.

Presenters: John Rooney, Partner, Simpson Grierson; Liz Coats, Partner, Bell Gully | Chair: His Honour Judge McIlraith
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Residential Care Subsidies after Broadbent – Where to from here? (On Demand)

What does the recent Court of Appeal decision in Broadbent really mean for residential care subsidies, and how should practitioners be advising their clients in the light of it? This On Demand webinar provides insights into the decision (it doesn’t answer everything), its effect on residential care subsidies, and where applicable, guidance on advising clients going forward.

Presenters: Vicki Ammundsen, Director, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited; Theresa Donnelly, Senior Solicitor, Public Trust
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $100.00
Non-members $140.00
Group pricing available

Beyond Borders: Serving Proceedings Outside NZ & Enforcing Foreign Judgments in NZ (On Demand)

In an increasingly connected world and with much of modern life conducted online, you might need to know about suing overseas-based defendants and enforcing judgments obtained overseas sooner than you think. This On Demand seminar delves into the respective legalities and practicalities involved.

Presenters: Julian Brown, Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp; Nicholas Wood, Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $110.00
Non-members $155.00
Group pricing available

Family Violence Legislation for Family & Criminal Lawyers: Getting 1 July-Ready (On Demand)

Legislative changes in the area of family violence that took effect in December are already having an impact on charges, bail and the people involved; the bulk of the new legislation takes effect on 1 July. This On Demand seminar provides key information and insights for lawyers working in this area.

Presenters: Colleen Newton, Barrister, Friendship Chambers; Adam Holland, Barrister, Sentinel Chambers | Chair: His Honour Judge Burns
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $110.00
Non-members $155.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: When M&A Goes Wrong — Lessons Learned and How to Avoid the Pitfalls (On Demand)

M&A involves entire businesses and is always complex. In this On Demand session, Cameron Taylor and Ben Jacobs will draw on their combined four decades of experience buying and selling businesses to draw out where they have seen transactions go wrong, what can be learned from those experiences and how to avoid similar issues recurring on your own deals.

Presenters: Cameron Taylor, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts; Benjamin Jacobs, Special Counsel, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Youth Justice and Changes to the Oranga Tamariki Act (On Demand)

Substantial changes to the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 came into effect on 1 July of this year. The changes will have far-reaching effects on Youth Justice in New Zealand and provide those involved with greater opportunities and options to represent their clients more effectively.

Presenters: Associate Professor Khylee Quince, School of Law, AUT; Maria Pecotic, Barrister and Youth Advocate; Anthony Dickson, Regional Litigation Manager, Oranga Tamariki | Chair: His Honour Judge Fitzgerald
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Employment Processes: Dealing with Mental Health Issues (On Demand)

The case of FGH v RST highlights the complex issues that arise in respect of mental health considerations and employment law. This On Demand webinar explores the judgment and highlight the difficulties that are faced by both employer and employee where mental health is a factor in internal employment procedures

Presenters: Jim Roberts, Partner, Hesketh Henry
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Moving Goods Around New Zealand – What you Might not Know (On Demand)

With a strict liability regime and relevance for suppliers, carriers and recipients, the law on the ‘carriage of goods’ around NZ is an area that many lawyers should know more about. Contracting out of the default provisions of the legislative code is permitted but getting it wrong can mean that bespoke liability and indemnity provisions are overridden.

Presenters: Pauline Davies, Partner, Fee Langstone
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

The Big Reveal – Unearthing Information in Relationship Property Cases (On Demand)

Getting information in Relationship Property cases is essential – and yet it can be a slow, frustrating and costly process. This On Demand seminar provides key insights into the different avenues for obtaining information, how to deal with barriers along the way, and using the information.

Presenters: Lynda Kearns, Barrister, Bastion Chambers; Mike Lowe, Director – Forensic, KPMG | Chair: Brian Carter, Barrister, Bastion Chambers
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $110.00
Non-members $155.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Understanding the Value of Company Valuations: Law - Theory - Practice (On Demand)

Focussing on private companies, this On Demand seminar explores when the need for company/share valuations arises in practice (other than the sale and purchase of a business), how the issue is usually dealt with (or not dealt with, key terms and methodologies, and how having a greater understanding of these matters will help you instruct (or provide for referral to) an expert to determine valuation.

Presenters: Brendan Lyne, Principal and Director, Lyne Davis Opinion Limited; Chris Gordon, Partner, Bell Gully | Chair: Benjamin Jacobs, Special Counsel, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

The Life of a High Court File (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar is a rare opportunity to discover more about the workings of the Court, and gain a better understanding of the various stages and procedures that may be encountered on the way to a final hearing from the Court’s perspective. It also provides invaluable insights into how to avoid the numerous pitfalls that can occur along the way.

Presenters: The Honourable Justice Wylie; Associate Judge Bell; John Richardson, Court Manager, High Court (Auckland); Martin Smith, Partner, Gilbert Walker | Chair: The Honourable Justice Wylie
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

The Commerce Act, Cartels and Recent Developments (On Demand)

The Court of Appeal decision in Commerce Commission v Lodge Real Estate Ltd brings into focus what constitutes an agreement or arrangement in respect of the Commerce Act. Considering the judgment and its wider implications, this On Demand webinar also looks at some of the extended definitions in the Act and also the proposed inclusion of criminal sanctions.

Presenters: Katie Rusbatch, Head of Competition, Commerce Commission; John Land, Barrister, Bankside Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $100.00
Non-members $145.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Raising Capital from Private Investors or the Crowd (On Demand)

For a company wishing to start up or take off, raising sufficient investment capital can be critical – but also challenging. Those acting for investment-seekers and investors alike will be able to upgrade their advice after viewing this On Demand seminar.

Presenters: Andrew Lewis, Principal, Andrew Lewis Law; Daniel Wong, Director, Flacks & Wong; Robbie Paul, CEO of Icehouse Ventures; Simeon Burnett, CEO and Co-founder, Snowball Effect | Chair: Jeremy Muir, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Your Legal Business: Financial and Practice Management Tips, Tools & Traps (On Demand)

Keeping a legal practice ticking over is easier said than done. This On Demand seminar addresses how you can better manage various aspects of the underlying commercial side of a legal practice.

Presenters: Gina Cook, Advisory Partner, BDO Auckland; Nita Walker, Practice Manager, Ellis Gould; Arran Hunt, Partner, Stace Hammond; Lloyd Gallagher, Principal, Gallagher & Co | Chair: Sarah Pilcher, Principal, The Franchise Lawyer
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Evidence Law Update for Civil and Criminal Lawyers (On Demand)

Presented by two of the co-authors of the 2018 text Mahoney on Evidence, this On Demand seminar focuses on the current application of key sections of the Evidence Act 2006 in both the civil and criminal law jurisdictions. This On Demand seminar will covers recent developments related to rules of evidence that are of interest to civil and criminal law practitioners.

Presenters: Scott Optican, Associate Professor, University of Auckland; Jack Oliver-Hood, Barrister and Lecturer, University of Auckland
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Trusts: Winding-up without Getting Wound Up (On Demand)

This On Demand session looks at the various reasons why a trust may be wound-up and the different ways that this can be achieved. In addition, it highlights the principal issues to bear in mind including the question of indemnity, and address some of the practicalities that need to be dealt with.

Presenters: Juliet Moses, Partner, TGT Legal
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Property Law Half-Day Conference 2019 (On Demand)

The Half-Day On Demand Conference provides practically focused sessions on a range of pertinent and interesting property law topics presented by experts in their fields. It is of value to all those practising in the area of property law.

Presenters: James McMillan, Mark Broad, Jonathan Simons, Des Wood, Janine Stewart, Amanda Spratt, Sue Simons, Tammy McLeod, Georgina Grant, Andrea Challis | Chair: Joanna Pidgeon
Recorded Seminar CPD4hrs
Members $305.00
Non-members $380.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Crossing the Border — Regulatory Issues Related to Imported Goods (On Demand)

Importing goods is vital to the New Zealand economy and to the existence and success of thousands of businesses here. But it also carries risk and expense, and there are many legal requirements and restrictions. Getting it wrong can be costly, in many ways. This On Demand webinar helps practitioners to better advise and assist their clients.

Presenters: Jeff Blackburn BCom LLB, Director, Blackburn Consulting Limited – Professional Trade and Customs Consultants
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $100.00
Non-members $140.00
Group pricing available

Civil Litigation Series: Starting Right — Drafting Pleadings that Make a Difference and Affect the Outcome (On Demand)

Covering the function, formal requirements, and rules of pleading, in relation to statements of claim and defence, this On Demand seminar arms attendees with tools and offer them insights into how to start right.

Presenters: Garry Williams, Barrister, Richmond Chambers; Nic Scampion, Barrister, Shortland Chambers | Chair: The Honourable John Fogarty QC
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Company Creditor Compromises: Options and Consequences (On Demand)

This On Demand webinar on company creditor compromises, looking at recent case law developments, considers when such compromises are appropriate and their advantages over other options available to nearly insolvent companies. It also looks at some of the procedural requirements including the key question of creditor classes.

Presenters: Daniel Kalderimis, Partner, Chapman Tripp; Jeremy Upson, Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: The Sale of Goods Legislation — Principles, Problems and Pitfalls (On Demand)

Most lawyers will be familiar with the Sale of Goods Act 1908. But that Act doesn’t even exist anymore! Apart from its name, what has changed – and what has stayed the same – in respect of the law about a contract which is entered into thousands of times a day in New Zealand? Presented by the author of Sale of Goods in New Zealand, this On Demand webinar covers key content (but without mention of carbolic smoke balls!).

Presenters: Nicholas Wood, Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $100.00
Non-members $140.00
Group pricing available

Litigation Guardians – Looking After Others and Looking After Yourself (On Demand)

Litigation guardians are appointed to protect the processes of the Court and to ensure that the interests of a litigant who has impaired capacity are protected against the disadvantage that the litigant would otherwise be under. This On Demand webinar discusses the appointment process, the scope of the role, its risks and responsibilities and the relevant law.

Presenters: Robyn von Keisenberg, Barrister; Zannah Johnston, Crown Counsel
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Your Legal Business: Technology – Tackling It, Taking It On and Transforming Your Practice (on demand)

This On Demand seminar helps you with Cloud computing, dealing with IT companies, the digital/paperless office, the remote/virtual office, storage solutions and future-proofing – and get you thinking about how to approach these matters, or improve them, in your particular practice.

Presenters: Don Thomas, Director, Thomas & Co (incorporating Titirangi Law Centre); Arran Hunt, Principal, Virt Law; Lloyd Gallagher, Principal, Gallagher & Co; Hayley Weber, Office Manager, WRMK Lawyers and Managing Consultant, PageZERO | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

The Administration of Estates: Dealing with those Thorny Issues (On Demand)

The Administration of Estates is often a matter of routine, but increasingly more complex or tricky situations arise. This On Demand webinar looks at some of the more difficult scenarios that may face practitioners in this area of law and offer guidance on how to deal with them.

Presenters: Alison Gilbert, Partner, Brookfields; Paula Keuning, Senior Solicitor, Brookfields
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Trade Marks: Protecting Your Clients’ IP (On Demand)

Trade marks have great commercial value in today’s competitive markets. This means that there is much to consider when registering a trade mark or endeavouring to ensure it is not infringed. Find out how trade marks need to be considered in commercial transactions, how to secure and register trade marks, and how to deal with disputes relating to them.

Presenters: Jenni Rutter, Partner, Kensington Swan; Rachel Colley, Partner, Create IP
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $100.00
Non-members $140.00
Group pricing available

The New Overseas Investment Regime: It’s not just for Specialists (On Demand Webinar)

This On Demand webinar looks at how to determine a client’s residency status, the special rules applying to Australian and Singaporean purchasers, as well as the role of conveyancers who face severe financial penalties for not retaining records of their client’s statement.

Presenters: Jenna Reid, Manager Policy, Overseas Investment Office; Pedro Morgan, Principal Advisor, Overseas Investment Office
Recorded Webinar CPD1.5hrs
Members $110.00
Non-members $155.00
Group pricing available

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Justice System (On Demand seminar)

People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) don’t make good decisions due to alcohol exposed brain damage before birth, which makes them vulnerable to ending up in the criminal justice system. Up to 75% of youths involved in the justice system may have a mental disorder or disability. What do you need to know when dealing with a client with FASD?

Presenters: Professor Mansfield Mela, Psychiatry Clinical Professor, University of Saskatchewan; Professor Glen Luther, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan; Jonathan Krebs, Barrister; Dr Valerie McGinn, Neuropsychologist, The FASD Centre, Aotearoa | Chair: His Honour Judge Recordon
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Your Legal Business: Employing Staff (On Demand)

Providing a roadmap for the legal and recruitment aspects of employing staff, this On Demand seminar in the Your Legal Business series covers the ‘lifecycle’ of the employment relationship and include content on employer obligations, employee demands and trends in the market.

Presenters: Simon Lapthorne, Executive Partner, Kiely Thompson Caisley; Jarrod Moyle, Managing Director, Legal Personnel (2017) Limited | Chair: Matthew Dearing, Managing Solicitor, Employers & Manufacturers Association
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

The Replacement PPSR: What Lawyers Need to Know and Do Pre & Post 1 October (On Demand)

Three years in the making, the replacement PPSR and website goes on 1 October. If you are a legal professional who deals with the PPSR occasionally or often, whether for searching and/or registration, then there are steps you need to take to be ready.

Presenters: Agnese Abelite, Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, New Zealand Companies Office, MBIE
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Essential Risk Management: Using Indemnity Clauses to Best Advantage (On Demand)

The balancing of risk is an essential aspect of commercial transactions. In many instances, indemnity clauses provided a very useful facility to secure the position of parties. However, it is worth considering whether such clauses are really necessary in a contract and, if they are, how they might be used to best advantage.

Presenters: David Broadmore, Partner, Buddle Findlay; Aaron Sherriff, Partner, Duncan Cotterill | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $110.00
Non-members $155.00
Group pricing available

The End of a Franchise — Considerations and Consequences (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar introduces the ways in which a franchise can come to an end; discuss options and consequences for a franchisee or franchisor where franchisee breach or performance could lead to termination; set out franchisee options for early exit; cover wrongful termination; and look at post-termination considerations such as restraint of trade and ownership of goodwill in the business.

Presenters: Sarah Pilcher, The Franchise Lawyer; Deirdre Watson, Barrister
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Privacy Breaches: Best Practice Advice for the Present (and the Future) [On Demand]

This On Demand seminar considers how to avoid privacy breaches and the implications of a breach under the Privacy Act 1993 in its present form as well as addressing likely changes including mandatory reporting. It also explores the very real issue of cybersecurity facing lawyers and their clients.

Presenters: Michael Wigley, Principal, Wigley and Company; Katrine Evans, Senior Associate, Hayman Lawyers | Chair: Katherine Gibson, Director, Gibsons Law
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Your Legal Business: Law Firm Structure and Management in a Changing Marketplace (On Demand)

Looking at the various options for structure and set-up, this On Demand seminar provides insights into what best enables you to deliver to clients while maximising your returns, whether financial and/or lifestyle – in short, how to choose and implement a structure to suit you and the way you work, rather than vice versa.

Presenters: Don Thomas, Director, Thomas & Co Lawyers Limited (incorporating Titirangi Law Centre); Prue Tyler, Director, SHIFT Advisory Limited; Sam Bassett, Director, Moore Stephens Markhams (Auckland) | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Your Legal Business: From Surviving to Thriving – How to Manage and Embrace Change in Ways that Add Value to You (On Demand)

The first in a new series designed to help you run your practice and help you to practise, this session delves into a kitbag of personal skills including creative problem-solving, forming habits, and looking after yourself.

Presenters: John Mackintosh, John Mackintosh Consultant Limited; Caroline Ferguson, Business Transformation Manager, Simpson Grierson (Auckland); Tony Gardner, Managing Partner, Catapult (Auckland) | Chair: Maxine Pitch, Lawyer
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Tenders: Contracts, Case Law and Considerations (On Demand)

Given its very nature, the tendering process can potentially be difficult and lead to unforeseen consequences. With a review of recent case law, this On Demand webinar reviews how tender agreements work and how to get the best result for clients involved in a tendering process.

Presenters: James Carnie, Partner, Clendons; Trina Lincoln, Commercial Legal & Risk Manager, Hawkins
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Judicial Settlement Conferences: Perspectives and Practical Guidance (On Demand)

Developed to address a perceived desire for key insights into this topic, this On Demand seminar addresses the process, how to prepare, and potential strategies to adopt. Junior to intermediate litigators or those seeking a refresher on this topic will benefit from the experiences and insights of judges and counsel very familiar with JSCs.

Presenters: Her Honour Judge Sharp; Helen Rice, Managing Partner, Rice Speir; Mark Kelly, Barrister & Commercial Mediator | Chair: The Honourable Justice Venning
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Vulnerable Witnesses and Defendants: The Use of a Communication Assistant (On Demand)

The use of a communication assistant (CA) is a new and fast-growing feature of the New Zealand justice system. While guided by international practices, there is a need to understand the issues and processes for engaging a CA within our own context. This On Demand seminar will offer practical suggestions for meeting the needs of a vulnerable witness or defendant.

Presenters: Clare McCann, SLT and Communication Assistant, The University of Auckland Michelle Bonetti, SLT and Communication Assistant, Moretalk; David Niven, Barrister; Jo Murdoch, Partner, Meredith Connell | Chair: His Honour Judge Collins
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

The AML/CFT Toolkit Series II: (4) Meet the Regulator (On Demand)

Understanding the role of the AML/CFT supervisors and how they carry out their functions, and in particular the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), will be of immense value to practitioners. This session provides an opportunity for lawyers to hear from the DIA, as well hear from the experiences of a practitioner who has had close dealings with them in the past.

Presenters: Fiona Hall, Barrister and Solicitor; Andrew Holmes, AML Operations Manager, Department of Internal Affairs; Darren Howells, Director, Critical Thinking Consultancy
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

Professional Responsibility: Terms and Conditions of Engagement (On Demand webinar)

We all know that client care information is required for each of our retainers with clients. We also know that sometimes practitioners forget to send out all of the required information in the form specified by the Rules, or clients deny seeing them or the documentation does not cover the issues that are likely to arise. What should you do in those circumstances? Do barristers need to send client care information even if they have an instructing solicitor? If so, what should they look like?

Presenters: Kathryn Dalziel, Partner; Taylor Shaw; Gaeline Phipps, Barrister
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Tailoring Constitutions for Small Businesses (On Demand)

Looking at key (but perhaps not obvious) clauses to consider including in a constitution, as well as the interface with the Companies Act and with any shareholders’ agreement, this On Demand webinar will assist practitioners to design constitutions that suit small-business clients rather than riskily trying to fit those clients into standard configurations.

Presenters: Steve Dukeson, Principal, Dukesons Business Law
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Relationship Property: Lessons to be Learnt from Two Cases (On Demand)

Two cases decided in 2017 have relevance to the Courts' approach to relationship property. Zhang v Li deals with the common practice of parents assisting children and their partners with the purchase of immovable property. Scott v Williams highlights the Supreme Court’s approach to the question of economic disparity and the division of property.

Presenters: Jeremy Sutton, Barrister, Bastion Chambers; Stephanie Ambler, Partner, Tompkins Wake
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

The AML/CFT Toolkit Series II: (3) Special Issues (On Demand)

It is very likely that practitioners will have numerous questions regarding aspects of the AML/CFT legislation and how to deal with practical issues arising from it.

Presenters: Fiona Hall, Barrister and Solicitor; Tiffany Ryan, Head of Financial Crime and Security Services, Westpac New Zealand; Bridgette White, Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

The Land Transfer Act 2017: What’s New for Property Lawyers? (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar provides guidance on the Land Transfer Act 2017, what to expect from the changes and discusses some of the challenges it presents for property lawyers.

Presenters: Robbie Muir, Registrar-General of Land; Elizabeth Toomey, Professor of Law, Canterbury University; Joanna Pidgeon, Partner, Pidgeon Law; Thomas Gibbons, Director, McCaw Lewis | Chair: Ian Jespersen, Senior Associate, Burton Partners
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

The AML/CFT Toolkit Series II: (2) goAML Reporting (On Demand)

goAML is the prescribed method by which reporting entities submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Prescribed Transaction Reports (PTRs) to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). It is essential for reporting entities to understand when the obligation to file an SAR or a PTR arises, how long they have to manage the process, and the information that they will need to collect, as there are mandatory data requirements

Presenters: Fiona Hall, Barrister and Solicitor; Carolyn Cody, Training, Liaison & Compliance Manager, Financial Intelligence Unit
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

Words On Trial (On Demand)

Expert forensic linguistic evidence helped unmask the 1996 Unabomber, revealed the author of Primary Colours and in New Zealand assisted with the Carmen Thomas murder case, the acquittal of David Bain, and the resolution of a trademark dispute between Intercity and the Naked Bus.Forensic linguistics is the application of linguistic knowledge.

Presenters: Dr Bronwen Innes, Honorary Research Fellow
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Best Practice in Family Law Matters — “The Do’s and Don’ts” (On Demand)

The current review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 is a good time to reflect on the practise of family law as a whole. How can we ensure best practise and maintain high standards? What can we do to improve camaraderie and co-operation as well as ensure the best outcome for our clients?

Presenters: Cushla Webster, Director, Devonport Law Alissa Bell, Partner, McVeagh Fleming Ross Knight, Partner, TGT Legal Moira Green, Lawyer, Mediator and Collaborative Practitioner | Chair: Stuart Cummings, Barrister, Surrey Chambers
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Te Ao Maori and the Law: Navigating Pathways (On Demand)

Te Ao Maori, or the Maori dimension, is an integral element of the practise of law in New Zealand. Its application isn’t restricted solely to matters regarding the Treaty of Waitangi or Maori Land Courts, but has a far more wide-ranging application.

Presenters: John Kahukiwa, Partner, Corban Revell; Te Kani Williams, Partner, Wackrow Williams & Davies Limited; Khylee Quince, Senior Lecturer, AUT | Chair: His Honour Judge Taumaunu
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Directors’ Risks: Managing Personal Exposure (On Demand)

This On Demand webinar outlines how actions can be brought against a Director, the consequences, and the practical and legal steps a Director can take to reduce the likelihood of a claim being brought, to improve the chances of successfully defending it and to mitigate its impact on their personal assets if the action is successful.

Presenters: Brent Norling, Director, Norling Law; Christopher Lee, Partner, Hesketh Henry; Stephanie Corban, Senior Associate, Hesketh Henry
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

The AML/CFT Toolkit Series II: (1) Audits and Assurance (On Demand)

This session looks more specifically at your obligations to internally monitor your compliance programme and the importance of internal auditing and assurance processes. It also addresses external auditing requirements, including choosing an auditor, preparing for an audit and what to expect, reviewing your audit and establishing a remedial plan where necessary.

Presenters: Fiona Hall, Barrister and Solicitor; Jeanette Kreft, Managing Director, The Compliance Company 
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

Civil Claims Against Lawyers (On Demand)

You’re juggling a busy schedule when you suddenly need to get involved in a claim made against a lawyer, perhaps against one of your partners, an employee, external colleague or even you. What do you do?

Presenters: Daniel McLellan QC, Shortland Chambers; Rowan Butler, Barrister, Bankside Chambers; Matthew Harris, Partner, Gilbert Walker | Chair: Paul Collins, Barrister, Shortland Chambers
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Mental Health Review Tribunal: The Essentials and The Unexplored (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar looks at the nuts and bolts of the processes at play in the Tribunal in addition to giving insights into the often unexplored application of human rights principles and their relevance.

Presenters: Robyn von Keisenberg, Barrister, Deputy Convenor, Mental Health Review Tribunal; Paul Hannah-Jones, Barrister; Dr Lillian Ng, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland; Kris Gledhill, Professor, AUT | Chair: Her Honour Judge Sinclair
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

The Future is Here: What Blockchain Means for You and Your Client (On Demand)

Blockchain, however mysterious and futuristic it may seem, is already a commercial reality. Its application in a legal context is extensive and set to become even more so. For lawyers being able to understand the technology and engage with clients who are using it will be an essential aspect of practice.

Presenters: Associate Professor Alex Sims, Department of Commercial Law, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Auckland
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Retirement Villages: Advising on the Wisdom of the Transaction (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar considers the advice lawyers give to clients prior to them entering a retirement village including how to engage with clients and those areas where special care needs to be taken.

Presenters: Megan Bawden, Director, WRMK Lawyers; Glen Low, Partner, Franklin Law | Chair: Troy Churton, National Manager (Retirement Villages), Commission for Financial Capability.
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

The AML/CFT Toolkit Series I: (3) Customer Due Diligence (On Demand)

Simply stated, the more you know about your client and how they operate, the more likely it is you will be able to readily identify when something doesn’t add up. This session looks at the timing of CDD, and discusses how you can incorporate this into your practice’s operating procedures, as well as the three types of due diligence.

Presenters: Fiona Hall, Barrister and Solicitor; Vincent McCartney, Verifi Identity Services
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

Who Gets What? Priorities and Clawbacks During Liquidation (On Demand)

Two central components of the liquidation regime are the clawback provisions which empower liquidators to recover assets paid out before liquidation and Schedule 7 which establishes the relative priority of unsecured creditors in respect of the company’s remaining assets. This On Demand webinar provides an overview of both the clawback provisions and Schedule 7.

Presenters: Tony Johnson, Partner, Martelli McKegg; Tim Fitzgerald, Partner, Bell Gully
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Data and Electronic Records: Gathering, Analysis and Use (On Demand)

As mobile devices, social media, and web archives change the nature of digital evidence, will you be able to address the increasing complexity? Our experienced panel will provide guidance about the types of data available, its ownership and acquisition, plus analysis and use, as well as showing how this applies to a range of legal areas.

Presenters: Dr A Sathyendran, Principal Consultant, AnS Consulting; Chris Budge, Director, Forensic, KPMG Advisory; David Horsburgh, Licensed Security Consultant, Security Risk Management; Ron Mansfield, Barrister, 22 Lorne Chambers | Chair: Dr David Harvey
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Health and Safety Prosecutions: The Issue of Reparations (On Demand)

Reparations in the context of a prosecution under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 seem to give rise to more questions than answers. Taking the form of a discussion, this On Demand seminar looks, from a variety of perspectives, at some of the problems and consider ways that they may be dealt with.

Presenters: Lucy Moffitt, Senior Solicitor, WorkSafe; Rob Coltman, Partner, Duncan Cotterill; Grant Nicholson, Partner, Kensington Swan | Chair: His Honour Judge McIlraith
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Confronting Complaints (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar focuses on the lifecycle of a complaint from commencement to conclusion, and discusses what steps you as a lawyer should take at each stage. It highlights the range of complaints that can be made against lawyers, how to avoid them, and how to mitigate them if the unwelcome event happens.

Presenters: Grant Illingworth QC; Henry Laubscher, Barrister; Chris Browne, Partner, Wilson Harle | Chair: Paul Collins, Barrister, Shortland Chambers
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

The AML/CFT Toolkit Series I: (2) Risk Assessments (On Demand)

While there will be commonality of risk among many legal practices, fundamentally no two practices are the same, and to date the supervisors have stressed the importance of ensuring that risk assessments are sufficiently particularised to each individual reporting entity’s business, taking into account their client (customer) base and range of services.

Presenters: Fiona Hall, Barrister and Solicitor
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

The AML/CFT Toolkit Series I: (1) The Role of the Compliance Officer (On Demand)

Each reporting entity is required to designate an AML/CFT Compliance Officer to administer and maintain its AML/CFT programme. The extent of the role will depend on how each practice establishes its compliance framework, but the appointment does need to be carefully considered in terms of both responsibilities and liabilities.

Presenters: Fiona Hall, Barrister and Solicitor; AML Solutions Limited; Richard Manthel AML Solutions Limited
Recorded Seminar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

The Search and Surveillance Act in the Digital Age (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar looks at the current law regarding search, surveillance and their inter-relationship with a focus on digital matters.

Presenters: Warren Young QSO, General Manager, Independent Police Conduct Authority; David Jones QC; Robin McCoubrey, Partner, Meredith Connell | Chair: Dr David Harvey, Faculty of Law, Auckland University
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $145.00
Non-members $205.00
Group pricing available

Engaging with the Commerce Commission (On Demand)

The Commerce Commission, New Zealand's primary competition and trade practices regulatory agency enjoys significant powers of investigation and enforcement. This webinar will look at these powers as they apply to the Commerce Act and other consumer legislation and provide insights into how lawyers can best advise clients when engaging with the Commission.

Presenters: John Land, Barrister, Bankside Chambers; Katie Rusbatch, Competition Manager, Commerce Commission
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Negligent Misstatement – Where Are We and Where To From Here? (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar focuses on recent developments and the road ahead, as well as looking at key concepts and case law, which may assist lawyers to protect themselves and their clients.

Presenters: Andrew Barker QC; Marcus Roberts, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland | Chair: The Honourable Justice Davison
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Rural Law Series: Overseas Investment in the Rural Context (On Demand)

This On Demand webinar considers recent developments in overseas investment, looks at relevant case law and the particular issues that arise in the rural context and provides advice on how best to represent clients when dealing with the Overseas Investment Office.

Presenters: Phil Taylor, Partner, Tompkins Wake; Campbell Stewart, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Family Business Succession: Asking the Right Questions (On Demand)

This Forum takes a holistic approach on planning for family business succession by highlighting the issues you need to address, questions you should be asking and the different advisers you should be engaging with.

Presenters: Dr Deborah Shepherd, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland; Darren White, Head of Family Business Services, EY; Atul Mehta, Director, Moore Stephens Markhams | Chair: Catherine Atchison, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Non-Party Disclosure: Potentially a Powerful Tool (On Demand)

From various perspectives, this On Demand seminar will explore the practicalities of this tool in the Criminal armoury which has the potential to be used much more than it is currently. .

Presenters: Chris Holdaway, Senior Solicitor, Ministry of Social Development; Gareth Kayes, Director, Kayes Fletcher Walker Limited; Belinda Sellars, Barrister, 22 Lorne Chambers | Chair: His Honour Judge Hinton
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

CLS: Shareholders’ Toolbox: Unlocking the Breakdown of Shareholder Relationships (On Demand)

Providing insights into a range of possible solutions for shareholders, this On Demand webinar assists practitioners in equipping their clients to try and disentangle themselves from difficult and distressing shareholder relationship breakdowns.

Presenters: Dean Alderton, Partner, Bell Gully; Greg Blanchard QC
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Corporate Governance: New Dimensions, Heightened Expectations? (On Demand)

Presented by a panel with breadth and depth of expertise and experience in matters of corporate governance, this seminar will provide attendees with practical insights and guidance for advising directors of both small and large companies.

Presenters: John Hagen, Forensic Accountant; Dame Alison Paterson; Professor Susan Watson, Professor of Law, University of Auckland; Michael Webb, Barrister, Princes Chambers | Chair: The Honourable Rodney Hansen CNZM QC
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: FMCA Exclusions: The Ins and Outs (On Demand)

Knowing what is excluded from the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 is as important as knowing what’s captured by it. This On Demand webinar addresses these matters, and will be useful for commercial lawyers and general practitioners acting for small operators.

Presenters: Rachel Dunne, Partner, Chapman Tripp; Philip Ascroft, Senior Solicitor, Chapman Tripp
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

CLS: The Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 – Old Friends in New Guises (On Demand)

The Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 (Act) repackages and updates 11 pieces of legislation, including the Contractual Remedies Act 1979, Illegal Contracts Act 1970 and Sale of Goods Act 1908. Guidance about its contents and effect, for lawyers and their clients, will be invaluable, particularly so as the legislation potentially affects all contracts.

Presenters: Mike French, Senior Law Academic – Law School AUT; Kelly McFadzien, Partner, Chapman Tripp | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg.
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Constructive Trusts: A Deconstruction (On Demand)

Constructive trusts in various guises have become increasingly common as a cause of action in litigation and in doing so have created a level of uncertainty in the area of trust law. This On Demand seminar looks at what constructive trusts actually are and their uses (and possible abuses) in practice.

Presenters: Vanessa Bruton QC; Chris Kelly, Consultant, Greg Kelly Law Ltd | Chair: The Honourable Justice Hinton
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

Sentencing Refresher – Getting the Best Outcome for Your Client (On Demand)

Sentencing is a key part of the Criminal law process, but just how well prepared are those acting and what could be done better? This On Demand seminar addresses a range of sentencing-related content.

Presenters: Kirsten Lummis, Partner, Meredith Connell; Jo Scott, Deputy Public Defender, Public Defence Service ; Anna Longdill, Barrister | Chair: Her Honour Judge Jelas
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Effective Drafting for Lawyers: Writing it Better (On Demand)

Legal writing and drafting in all its many shapes and forms is often considered the “bread and butter” of a lawyer’s practice. One wrong slip of the proverbial pen can take you from “Rachel loves cooking, her dog, and family” to “Rachel loves cooking her dog and family.” Learn to draft effectively. Learn to write better.

Presenters: Christine Le Cren, Director, Check It; Kerri Dewe, Principal, Lowndes
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Practical Commentary on Running Employment Cases (On Demand)

Running employment requires a range of litigation skills given that practitioners may appear in both the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court and that each of these has their own rules and approaches.

Presenters: Her Honour Judge Inglis, Employment Court; James Crichton, Chief of the Employment Relations Authority; Catherine Stewart, Barrister | Chair: Kate Ashcroft, Partner, Copeland Ashcroft Law
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Judicature Modernisation: What’s New, What’s Not (On Demand)

The judicature modernisation legislation made changes to the law regarding New Zealand’s courts and court procedure. The omnibus Judicature Modernisation Bill was divided into 5 new Acts and 18 amendment Acts, and most of the changes came into force on 1 March 2017.

Presenters: Dr David Harvey, Faculty of Law, Auckland University, Peter Twist, Barrister | Chair: The Honourable Justice Venning, Chief High Court Judge
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Lawyers for Subject Persons (On Demand)

Acting for Subject Persons is a fast growing area of law. This is the result of an aging population and the fact that a larger number of young people are requiring the assistance of lawyers. This On Demand seminar covers a number of the central issues facing practitioners in this role including the crucial question of capacity, statutory duties, dealing with the Court, as well as some of the responsibilities of property managers and welfare guardians.

Presenters: Dr Jane Casey, Consultant Psychogeriatrician; Alan Gluestein, Barrister, Wyndham Chambers; Kieran Nally, Principal, Kieran J Nally; Andrew Finnie, Barrister, Ponsonby Chambers
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Tax Avoidance – Where Do You Draw the Line? (On Demand)

Unlike other provisions in the Income Tax Act, the General Anti-Avoidance Provision (GAAP) is deliberately general. As a result, it is often a process of drawing a line in order to distinguish that between a permissible tax advantage that has been contemplated by Parliament and one which falls fowl of the legislature. This On Demand seminar will provide attendees with guidance in respect of the tax avoidance enquiry. Further details coming soon.

Presenters: Tom Fraser, Senior Tax Counsel, Legal & Technical Services, Inland Revenue; Paul Hale, Principal Advisor, Large Enterprises, Inland Revenue; Fred Ward, Partner, Russell McVeagh | Chair: Gill Goodwin, Partner, Anthony Harper
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Mental Health Issues and Sentencing: Options and Dilemmas (On Demand)

The complexities of sentencing are only added to when mental health issues are at play. This On Demand webinar considers some of the issues that may arise including the taking of instructions and how lawyers may best represent their clients both in terms of the Sentencing Act 2002 and the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003.

Presenters: His Honour Judge Recordon; Justin Harder, Barrister, Sentinel Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: How Secured is your Client? - Why it is Important to Understand the Marshalling Doctrine (On Demand)

Marshalling is a long-standing equitable doctrine. For the informed practitioner, the doctrine may offer tactical and legal opportunities not necessarily apparent to the unwary. Authorities on marshalling are sparse but recent decisions in the UK and New Zealand evidence that the doctrine could be applied more vigorously to great effect.

Presenters: Sean Gollin, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts and Mihai Pascariu, Senior Associate, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Recorded Webinar CPD1.5hrs
Members $115.00
Non-members $165.00
Group pricing available

The Food Act 2014: A Smorgasbord of the Major Changes (On Demand)

The Food Act 2014 is the most significant change affecting businesses involved in the food industry for a long time. For lawyers, being able to advise clients on the new features of the Food Act, particularly with regard to the sliding scale of risk and the new offence provisions, will be of great importance and a means of adding value.

Presenters: Ciska de Rijk, Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Simpson Grierson; Valerie Adams, Compliance Director, All Systems Go; Phil Szpera, Compliance Assurance & Labelling Specialist, All Systems Go
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Self-Represented Persons & Community Groups in the Environment Court (On Demand)

With increasing numbers of self-represented persons and community groups appearing in the Environment Court, having diverse (and potentially conflicting) interests and often limited budgets, accommodating and managing them is becoming increasingly important. This On Demand webinar provides judicial and counsel perspectives and insights, with a view to assisting counsel and others appearing before the Court.

Presenters: His Honour Judge Newhook; Rob Enright, Barrister | Chair & Commentator: John Burns, Consultant, K3 Legal
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $90.00
Non-members $130.00
Group pricing available

Courtroom Advocacy - The Essential Skills: Managing the Expected and Unexpected (On Demand)

The next instalment in this well-received series covers urgent applications and managing other matters that arise close to trial/hearing, in the civil and criminal context.

Presenters: Fletcher Pilditch, Barrister, Richmond Chambers; Garry Williams, Barrister, Richmond Chambers | Chair: The Honourable Justice Moore
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Cyber Security for Lawyers – a Practitioner’s Perspective (On Demand)

The use of technology in law firms creates obvious efficiencies but can come at the cost of information and system security. In the last few years, firms have had confidential documents exposed, information covertly harvested and been locked out of their systems.

Presenters: Edwin Lim, Partner, Hudson Gavin Martin; Caroline Herbert, Senior Solicitor, Hudson Gavin Martin
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

In-House Counsel – Who Is Your New Client? (On Demand)

The range of entities which In-House Counsel can advise and represent has widened under the Shared Services Rule Change , but it is still important for them to take care. How does the change affect you and for whom can you now provide services? This On Demand webinar will discusses the Shared Services Rule Change, its impact and implementation including the requirement of independence, and the scope of legal professional privilege between In-House Counsel and their employer.

Presenters: Saar Cohen-Ronen, Crown Counsel; John Blair, General Counsel Air New Zealand Ltd
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Radical Reforms: The New Retentions in Trust Regime for Construction Contracts (On Demand)

The new trust regime for retentions under construction contracts is a real game changer for those in the construction industry. The current levels of knowledge and readiness in the industry are low and many will be unable to comply with their obligations. Although the changes only take effect from 31 next year, preparation should already be well underway. Being able to advise clients on the radical changes and their implications will be essential for practitioners in a variety of practice areas. This On Demand webinar, presented by an accountant and lawyer, highlights the main changes and commercial consequences of the retentions trust obligations.

Presenters: James MacQueen, Advisory Partner, Construction and Real Estate Sector National Leader, BDO; Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Criminal & Family Law Interface: Two Worlds Collide (On Demand)

When Criminal proceedings involve a Family law matter or vice versa, what might seem to be two parallel worlds converge and sometimes collide. This On Demand forum aims to address a perceived need for cross-fertilisation of information between Criminal and Family lawyers.

Presenters: Marie Dyhrberg QC; Alissa Bell, Partner, McVeagh Fleming; John Hickey, Principal, Hickey Law | Chair: His Honour Judge Maude
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Spousal Maintenance: The How, the Why and the Beware For (On Demand)

Greater awards of spousal maintenance have become increasingly common. This On Demand webinar will look at recent case law, how spousal maintenance is assessed and the factors that need to be considered when determining the overall benefit of a claim for interim maintenance.

Presenters: Lynda Kearns, Barrister, Bastion Chambers; Brian Carter, Barrister, Bastion Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Working with the Harmful Digital Communications Act (On Demand)

With the civil enforcement component of the Act in effect in late November 2017 and a number of criminal prosecutions completed or in progress, this On Demand webinar provides a very timely review of the workings of the Harmful Digital Communications Act. Considering the Act’s civil and criminal application, it will also provide insight into the safe harbour provisions for online hosts.

Presenters: Dr David Harvey, Faculty of Law, Auckland University
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Outlook for Lawyers (On Demand)

Overrun by emails? Battling with your calendar about meetings and appointments? Overwhelmed by flags, tags, rules and tasks? Microsoft Outlook can be a lawyer’s best friend. But, if it’s not mastered, it can feel like a burden. Learn how to integrate Outlook into your practice to help you work more confidently and effectively.

Presenters: Carlene O’Meagher, Senior Business Analyst, Chapman Tripp
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Criminal Law Pot Pourri 2016 (On Demand)

This Criminal Law Pot Pourri addresses 4 key topics: prosecution disclosure update; regulatory investigations and prosecutions; Land Transport Act 1998 sentencing issues; and difficulties that arise with witnesses and evidence.

Presenters: Paul Borich, Barrister; James Cairney, Associate, Meredith Connell; Steve Cullen, Barrister; Adam Pell, Principal Prosecutor, New Zealand Police; John Munro, Barrister | Chair: Guyon Foley, Barrister
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Rural Law Series: Avoiding Sour Grapes (On Demand)

With exports forecast to reach 2 billion dollars by the end of the decade, the New Zealand wine industry has enjoyed great success. However, behind the scenes, the legal aspects associated with the industry can be both varied and complex and there is much that lawyers need to be aware of when advising clients. This On Demand webinar considers a number of legal issues associated with the wine industry including advice on buying vineyards, difficulties with supply and management agreements, the increasing interest in vineyard leasing and issues arising out of winemaking and selling.

Presenters: Peter Radich, Partner, Radich Law
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Staying Out of Trouble – Companies Act Compliance and Dealing with Potential Shareholder Disputes (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar covers two key topics: various compliance matters for companies and dealing with the fallout of shareholder disputes.

Presenters: Garry Downs, Partner, Bell Gully; Dean Alderton, Partner, Bell Gully; Joyce Tan, Solicitor, Bell Gully | Chair: Garry Downs, Partner, Bell Gully
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Royalty Clauses: Finding the Winning Formula (On Demand)

In the context of any IP licence agreement, royalty clauses are among the most important. Yet, they are often the hardest to negotiate and to draft. This On Demand webinar provides insights into how best to deal with royalty negotiations and ways of determining a monetary value, as well as the considerations that need to be taken when drafting them.

Presenters: Allan Bowie, Partner, Bowie Yorke; Scott Yorke, Partner, Bowie Yorke
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Written Evidence: Preparing it and Using it to Best Effect (On Demand)

Written evidence, either in the form of affidavits or briefs of evidence, is an integral part of the judicial process. The ability to prepare and use it effectively is equally a core litigation skill. This On Demand seminar provides helpful tips and strategies for preparing and deploying written evidence.

Presenters: Bruce Stewart QC; Jason Goodall, Barrister, Bankside Chambers | Chair: The Honourable Justice Palmer
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Property Law Pot Pourri 2016 (On Demand)

This Property Law Pot Pourri On Demand provides informative content on three important topics: fences views and trees, the purchasing of commercial properties, and problems associated with residential tenancies . Take advantage of this convenient opportunity to receive practical guidance on real issues for property law practitioners.

Presenters: John Burley, Partner, McVeagh Fleming; Anna Crosbie, Senior Associate, Russell McVeagh; Mark Robinson, Principal, Sandringham Law | Chair: Joanna Pidgeon, Principal, Pidgeon Law
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Relationship Property Fundamentals: Middle Stages (On Demand)

The middle stages of a relationship property matter will determine whether the parties go to court or reach a negotiated settlement. This second On Demand webinar in the 'Relationship Property Fundamentals' series outlines disclosure obligations and entitlements, sets out approaches to negotiation, and highlights ‘red flags’ should a matter proceed to court.

Presenters: Claudia Farry, Barrister; Zara Matheson, Barrister | Chair: Antonia Fisher QC
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Ethics: Practical Guidance for Avoiding Common Pitfalls (On Demand)

For the sake of their practice, livelihood and wellbeing, all lawyers should attend this seminar. Topics to be covered are: conflicts of interest; lawyer and client money; ‘duties of civility’; and a ‘state of the nation’ from the legal underwriter’s perspective.

Presenters: Paul Collins, Barrister, Shortland Chambers; Bruce Galloway, Consultant, Jones Young; Matt Atkinson, Partner, Fee Langstone | Chair: Paul Collins, Barrister, Shortland Chambers
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Assisting First-Time Home Buyers: Exploring the Options (On Demand)

The agreements entered into by home buyers when purchasing their first property can take a variety of forms. Very often, the complexities behind the financial and other arrangements are over-looked with real potential for unseen consequences arising later. This On Demand seminar considers some of the options available to first home buyers (including the possible use of trusts) and provide insights into some of the issues that may become apparent only later. It will also cover the conflicts of interest that can arise when advising clients, and the relationship property concerns that need to be dealt with from the start.

Presenters: Bryce Town, Partner, Morrison Kent; Tammy McLeod, Director, Davenports Harbour Lawyer; Stephanie Ambler, Partner, Tompkins Wake | Chair: Ian Jespersen, Senior Associate, Burton Partners
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Commerce Act - Insights and Guidance (On Demand)

Potential and alleged breaches of the Commerce Act are often missed by clients – and their legal advisors. This On Demand seminar addresses various risk areas, and provides guidance for advising your clients and dealing with the regulator.

Presenters: Andy Matthews, Principal, Matthews Law; Katie Rusbatch, Competition Manager, Commerce Commission | Chair: Geoff Hardy, Partner, Martelli McKegg
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Avoiding the Rocks: Advising Overseas Clients on their Obligations under the Overseas Investment Act (On Demand)

Advising a client on their obligations under the Overseas Investment Act 2005 is harder than it looks. The Act contains a number of very complex definitions, and demands a broad understanding of corporate, immigration, and land law. A well-prepared lawyer should be able to navigate these waters well; but increasingly, unprepared lawyers are finding themselves and their clients in rough waters, or even on the rocks.

Presenters: Pedro Morgan, Senior Solicitor - Technical Leader, Overseas Investment Office; Jenna Reid, Senior Solicitor - Technical Leader, Overseas Investment Office
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Relationship Property Fundamentals: Preliminary Stages (On Demand)

In a file involving relationship property or a section 21 agreement, knowing what to cover at the initial interview and how to correspond with the other lawyer/party are key. This On Demand webinar provides practical guidance on conducting such files at the vital early stages.

Presenters: Claudia Farry, Barrister; Zara Matheson, Barrister | Chair: Antonia Fisher QC
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

To Pay or Not to Pay? Practical Guidance on the Residential Land Withholding Tax (On Demand)

The new Residential Land Withholding Tax which came into effect on 1 July 2016 will present a number challenges to property lawyers and conveyancers. This On Demand webinar, presented by a technical advisor from the IRD, a taxation expert and a senior property lawyer provides timely guidance on the effect of the Act on property transactions and suggests practical solutions to common problems that may arise

Presenters: Keiran Kennedy, Senior Technical Advisor (Policy), Policy & Strategy, Inland Revenue; Joanna Pidgeon, Principal, Pidgeon Law; Tony Wilkinson, Partner, Buddle Findlay
Recorded Webinar CPD1.25hrs
Members $95.00
Non-members $135.00
Group pricing available

Litigation Funding: A Practical Guide (On Demand)

Rising legal costs have become a significant barrier to access to justice for civil litigants in New Zealand. The growth of litigation funders in the New Zealand market presents one possible solution for clients who have legitimate legal claims but are unable to vindicate their rights as a result of financial constraints. This On Demand seminar considers litigation funding from both a practical and a legal perspective, including the particular issues that arise from the involvement of litigation funders in representative actions.

Presenters: Bill Wilson QC; Daisy Williams, Barrister, Shortland Chambers; Andrew Hooker, Managing Director, Shine Lawyers
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Employment and Privacy: Easing the Relationship (On Demand)

The interface between privacy and employment law is often a difficult one. Technology, the choice of forum and the disclosure of information are all relevant. This On Demand webinar looks at a variety of problematic situations where these areas of law meet and offers pragmatic advice on dealing with those situations.

Presenters: Helen Gilbert, Barrister and Katrine Evans, Senior Associate, Hayman Lawyers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Limited Partnerships - Unlimited Potential? (On Demand)

This On Demand seminar covers the basic requirements and features of limited partnerships, consider their uses and tax implications, and delve into issues arising/red flags of which to be aware when drafting documentation.

Presenters: Jeremy Muir, Partner, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Andrew Ryan, Partner, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts | Chair: Andrew Lewis, Principal, Andrew Lewis Law
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Trust Law: The Future After Clayton and Erceg (On Demand)

Recent decisions from the Court of Appeal (Erceg) and the Supreme Court (Clayton) have both changed and clarified key aspects of trust law in regard to the rights of beneficiaries to seek information from trustees, when assets held in trusts may be considered to be relationship property and what constitutes a nuptial settlement for the purposes of section 182 of the Family Proceedings Act 1980. This On Demand seminar looks at how the cases have changed the trust landscape as well as offering suggestions on how to adapt to, and deal with the resulting developments.

Presenters: Kate Davenport QC; Andrew Steele, Partner, Martelli McKegg | Chair: Dennis Jenkin, Barrister, Cowan Street Chambers
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: An Insider’s Guide to Commercial Lending & Borrowing (On Demand)

Watch this On Demand seminar to gain a better understanding of banks’ processes and requirements, so as to be better able to advise your clients.

Presenters: Gerard Souness, Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp; Daniel Collins, Senior Associate, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts | Chair: Kate Lane, Partner, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Mentally Impaired Clients: Procedural Choices and Ethical Considerations (On Demand)

Representing mentally impaired clients in the criminal context can be complex given the range of legal and clinical options. It becomes even more difficult given the ethical considerations that may arise. This On Demand webinar provides insights into what courses of action are available and how best to balance these with ethical concerns.

Presenters: Ron Mansfield, Barrister, 22 Lorne Chambers; Justin Harder, Barrister, Sentinel Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Understanding Peer-to-Peer Lending: Information & Insights (On Demand)

Presented by an experienced lawyer and the managing director of one of the few licensed providers, this On Demand webinar will equip you with knowledge to assist you to advise both potential investors and borrowers.

Presenters: Presenters: Jeremy Muir, Partner, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts and John Bolton, Managing Director, Squirrel Money Limited
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Accounting Principles You Need to Know to Become an Effective Commercial Lawyer (On Demand)

Understanding accounting principles and financial statements is key in helping commercial lawyers scope due diligence investigations; understand the purchase price and what the effect is on the completion mechanism; understand completion adjustments; and understand deferred consideration/earnouts. This On Demand seminar provides both legal and accounting insights.

Presenters: Tom Logan, Senior Associate, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Simon Peacocke, Partner, BDO Auckland | Chair: Andrew Lewis, Principal, Andrew Lewis Law
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Company Directors: Risk of Civil Liability to Third Parties (On Demand)

The risks for company directors of civil liability to third parties are many and varied. This On Demand seminar addresses liability in tort, under the Fair Trading Act 1986 and Companies Act 1993, to investors and in relation to Phoenix companies.

Presenters: Daniel Kalderimis, Partner, Chapman Tripp; Chris Noonan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Auckland | Chair: The Honourable Justice Palmer
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Health and Safety at Work: Getting Reform-Ready (On Demand)

A new health and safety regime came into effect on 4 April 2016. Preparing clients for, and advising them on, the new reforms will be essential for many lawyers. This On Demand seminar sheds light on the new legislation, provide insights into how WorkSafe will enforce the regime, and offers advice on how best to comply with the provisions of the Act as well as how to deal with prosecutions if they occur.

Presenters: Fletcher Pilditch, Barrister, Richmond Chambers; Mike Hargreaves, Chief Legal Adviser, WorkSafe; Sam Moore, Associate, Meredith Connell | Chair: Rob Coltman, Partner, Fortune Manning
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Property Law Half-Day Conference 2016 Topic 1: End of Lease Obligations: Don’t Be Caught Out (On Demand)

With a recent Court of Appeal decision on this topic highlighting the potential for clients to be left out of pocket, having an understanding of both the landlord’s and tenant’s obligations when a lease comes to an end is essential. This On Demand topic assists property lawyers when dealing with the issues surrounding termination of leases.

Presenters: Joanna Pidgeon, Principal, Pidgeon Law;
Recorded Seminar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Property Law Half-Day Conference 2016 Topic 2: The Keys to Unlocking Landlocked Land (On Demand)

Discovering that a property is landlocked is not an unusual occurrence. Knowing how best to navigate towards a good outcome for your client is important. This On Demand topic provides insights into how the problems of landlocked land can be overcome.

Presenters: Elizabeth Toomey, Professor, School of Law University of Canterbury
Recorded Seminar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Property Law Half-Day Conference 2016 Topic 3: Tenancy in Relation to Sale and Purchase Agreements (On Demand)

Tenancy agreements add a further layer of complexity when properties are the subject of sale and purchase. Lawyers need to be well aware of the issues that may arise in such cases. This On Demand topic will look at some of these issues and provide tips on how to deal with them.

Presenters: Amy Johns, Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson
Recorded Seminar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Restraints of Trade in Commercial and Employment Contexts (On Demand)

Is drafting restraint of trade clauses an exercise in utility or futility? Restraint of trade clauses are used and disputed in various contexts: from employment relationships to independent contractors, to shareholder employees and in commercial transactional areas such as franchises, leases, and the sale and purchase of businesses.

Presenters: Greg Blanchard, Barrister, Shortland Chambers and Maria Dew, Barrister, Bankside Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

DVA: The Interface with CoCA (On Demand)

Domestic violence and care of children issues often arise within the same case. This has many practical implications for the parties and counsel involved. This On Demand seminar explores numerous key topics including supervision, undertakings and psychological abuse.

Presenters: Rebecca Holm, Barrister and Family Mediator, North Shore Legal Chambers and Lisa La Mantia, Barrister, O'Connell Chambers | Chair: His Honour Judge de Jong | Facilitator: John Hickey, Principal, Hickey Law
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Statutory Interpretation: A 2015 Refresher for Lawyers (On Demand)

Statutory interpretation is central to the practice of law. This On Demand webinar aims to refresh lawyers' knowledge of statutory interpretation and to provide a principled approach to it, illustrated and supported by examples of classic and new case law.

Presenters: Ross Carter, Parliamentary Counsel, Parliamentary Counsel Office
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Professional Disciplinary Tribunals: Achieving the Best Outcomes (On Demand)

For many practitioners, the realm of disciplinary tribunals is somewhat of an unknown, particularly procedurally. Yet, because clients' livelihoods and reputations are involved, the stakes are high. This On Demand webinar will provide insights from someone who acts for professional disciplinary bodies and someone who represents clients at hearings.

Presenters: Michael Hodge, Partner, Meredith Connell; Sam Wimsett, Barrister, 22 Lorne Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Rural Law Series: The Ins and Outs of Rural Syndications (On Demand)

As farms have grown in size, value and complexity, there has been a clear movement away from family-owned enterprises to syndicated agricultural entities. This On Demand webinar will provide practical guidance on what factors need to be considered at the outset and how best to protect the interests of all parties involved once the syndication is in place.

Presenters: Brett Gould, Partner, Gibson Sheat
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Independent Trustees: Avoiding the Perils of Personal Liability (On Demand)

The role of the independent trustee appears to be increasingly onerous. The consequences of even minor oversights can cost a trustee dearly, both financially and professionally. Understanding a trustee's duties and obligations, and how best to ensure compliance with those duties and obligations, is crucial for lawyers both acting as trustees and advising clients taking on the role of trustee.

Presenters: Tammy McLeod, Director, Davenports Harbour Lawyers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Hot Topics in Commercial Leasing: Green Leases and Rent Guarantees (On Demand)

The emphasis on sustainability has seen a rise in the use of green leases. Being able to advise clients on the specific requirements of such leases, as well as the novel way in which operating expenses are dealt with, is an important aspect of any commercial property lawyer’s practice. So too is the way in which rent guarantees have evolved recently with consequences for landlords and tenants. This On Demand webinar will look at both developments and provide insights into the particular opportunities and problems they present.

Presenters: Nick Wilson, Partner, Burton & Co, Emma Tonkin, Senior Associate, Kensington Swan
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Privacy in the Digital Age: The Risks and Opportunities of New Technology (On Demand)

Technology and social media are now inescapable aspects of modern life. They provide unique opportunities for individuals to interact with each other and for businesses to interact with consumers and to develop their brands. However, such opportunities raise inevitable legal questions. Privacy issues have, as a result, become increasingly complex. It is essential for lawyers to know how their clients’ professional and personal privacy may be affected by technology and how to advise clients on avoiding privacy breaches or protecting them from unwanted attention.

Presenters: Daimhin Warner, Customer Governance & Privacy Manager, Sovereign Insurance; Joe Edwards, Senior Associate, Russell McVeagh
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Dispute Resolution Clauses: Uses and Analysis (On Demand)

Recent Supreme Court judgments have highlighted the importance of having a good working knowledge of ADR clauses when including them in commercial contracts. All too often, ADR clauses become part of such agreements with little thought to content or whether they are really needed in the first place. Learn how best to advise clients on what form, if any, ADR clauses might take and gain insights into how best to tailor them to suit clients’ needs

Presenters: Paul Cogswell, Principal, Cogswell Law and Nick Gillies, Partner, Hesketh Henry
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Rural Law Series: Best Practice for Tailored Succession Planning (On Demand)

With focus on both legal and financial aspects, this On Demand webinar will equip lawyers with knowledge of how best to advise rural and farming clients according to their individual needs when planning their future, that of the farm and their children.

Presenters: Warwick Deuchrass, Partner, Anderson Lloyd, Queenstown; John Adams, Director – Tax, KPMG, Hamilton
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Bankruptcy: Uses and Abuses (On Demand)

Bankruptcy is a tool available to both debtors and creditors but it needs to be used carefully for the parties to obtain any real benefit. This On Demand webinar explores some of the key issues when advising debtors and creditors on bankruptcy, well as the role of the Official Assignee in the proceedings.

Presenters: Gareth Neil, Partner, Meredith Connell and Nick Moffatt, Senior Associate, Bell Gully
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Research Skills for Lawyers II: Best sources of free legal information - techniques and tips for using them (On Demand)

The second webinar in our 'Research Skills for Lawyers' series. This webinar will arm you with resources and disciplines to help you get the most out of the best free resources.

Presenters: Therese Duffin, National Information Services Manager, Bell Gully and Amanda Wall, Research and Information Librarian, Bell Gully
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

The Reviewable Attorney – Enduring Power of Attorney Update (On Demand)

This practical session will enable practitioners to consider the “how to” of an application for review of the actions of an attorney acting under an EPA in light of recent case law, and will provide useful guidance on steps to take when drafting EPAs to reduce the possibility of review of attorney actions in future.

Presenters: Maria Kazmierow, Barrister & Mediator; Chair & Commentator: Tony Fortune, Partner, Fortune Manning
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Takeovers Code – Refresher & Update (On Demand)

Could you ‘take on a takeover’? Would you be able to advise a company, with close to 50 shareholders, of the implications of the Takeovers Code? Are you aware of the Takeovers Panel’s attitude to schemes and amalgamations? This On Demand webinar will equip you with information about key takeover issues.

Presenters: Andrew Matthews, Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson; Joshua Pringle, Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

The Unfair Contract Terms: Taking Standard Form Consumer Contracts to Task (On Demand)

The new provisions of the Fair Trading Act set out the law relating to unfair contract terms. They substantially change the rules that apply to standard form consumer contracts. It is vital for lawyers to be able to advise clients on the changes involved and to know what action the Commerce Commission, as enforcer, will take if the new provisions are breached.

Presenters: Brett Carter, Principal Counsel (Consumer), Competition Branch, Commerce Commission; Troy Pilkington, Senior Associate, Russell McVeagh
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Excel for Lawyers - A Survival Guide (On Demand)

Microsoft Excel, for some an enigma wrapped up in gridlines and columns. For those in the know, it’s a useful tool that marshals complex sets of data, displays information graphically, analyses billing, and creates a case status or workload database, amongst many other things.

Presenters: Sally Ratapu, Project Support/Technology Learning Advisor, Simpson Grierson
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Introducing the New ADLSI Mortgagee Sale Forms (On Demand)

Mortgagee sales can be problematic for both mortgagees and purchasers. Yet, to date, all mortgagee sales have been completed on non-standard forms prepared by the mortgagee’s lawyer. ADLSI is releasing two standard mortgagee sale forms: Particulars and Conditions of Sale for a Non-Registrar’s Sale; and Particulars and Conditions of Sale for a Registrar’s Sale.

Presenters: Jonathan Flaws, Principal, Sanderson Weir (and drafter of the forms)
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Commercial Law Series: Navigating Shareholder Disputes (On Demand)

Understanding litigation risk when dealing with shareholder disputes is essential. Getting it right at the negotiation stage can save your client time, money and other adverse fallout. This On Demand recording of the first webinar in this successful series covers the statutory remedies available to shareholders and developments in recent case law.

Presenters: Rebecca Edwards, Barrister, Bankside Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Interpreting Land Transfer Documents: Developments and Problems (On Demand)

What materials or situations may impact on the manner in which a document is interpreted? What are the implications, especially for contracts, registers and third parties, of a contextual approach to contractual interpretation? This recorded webinar compares the different approaches and apply them to the conveyancing context.

Presenters: Rod Thomas, Barrister and Senior Lecturer in Law, AUT University and Dr Matthew Barber, Senior Lecturer in Law, AUT University
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Using Competitors’ Brands – An Update on AdWords and Comparative Advertising (On Demand)

It is relatively easy for someone to purchase a competitor’s brand as a Google AdWords search term to direct traffic to their own website. This On Demand webinar looks at the legal consequences of doing this in light of recent cases, both from the perspective of advertisers and potentially aggrieved brand owners.

Presenters: Kevin Glover, Barrister, Shortland Chambers
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Pitfalls Around Trustees’ Execution of Contracts: Cases and Practical Advice (On Demand)

With an estimated one in four persons in New Zealand holding trusts, it is essential that practitioners remain updated in this area. This is an excellent opportunity to receive practical guidance from recognised experts in the field.

Presenters: David Bigio, Barrister, Shortland Chambers; Tim Jones, Partner, Glaister Ennor
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Introducing the ADLSI Companies Suite of Precedents I: The Shareholders’ Agreement (On Demand)

The new Shareholders Agreement has been drafted to work together with the ADLSi constitution. The drafting style is a deliberate move in the direction of plain English and the structure and grouping of clauses is intended to make it easy for clients to access and understand it.

Presenters: Chris Bradley, Director, Carson Fox Bradley Ltd; Bruce Patterson, Partner, Duncan Cotterill
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Preparing Clients for Consumer Law Reform (On Demand)

The majority of changes to consumer law come into effect in June. The changes are intended to strengthen consumer rights and ensure consumer protections are clear and accessible. Penalties will increase, the Commerce Commission will gain new powers and consumer legislation will extend into new areas.

Presenters: Brett Carter, Principal Counsel Competition, Commerce Commission and John Dixon, Partner, Meredith Connell
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Unfair Contract Terms: Revisiting Consumer Contracts (On Demand)

The Consumer Law Reform Bill represents the biggest reform of consumer law in New Zealand in the last twenty years. This recorded seminar focuses on the new unfair contract terms law. Businesses and professionals will need to ensure their contracts and practices comply with the new law, as it will be an offence for standard form consumer contracts to include an unfair term.

Presenters: Associate Professor Alex Sims, University of Auckland and Antony Holmes, Barrister; Chair: Paul David
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Research Skills Refresher (On Demand)

The ability to provide up-to-date and reliable legal advice and submissions you and your clients can have confidence in depends to a large extent on your research skills. Advances in technology and internet resources mean now is a good time to update your research skills. With the advent of mandatory CPD you can use these new skills to write articles and deliver seminars which you could count as CPD activities.

Presenters: Stephanie Carr (Law Library Manager) and Melanie Brebner (Subject Librarian) of the Davis Law Library, University of Auckland
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

The revised ADLSI Commercial Deed of Lease – Using the Standard Form to Best Effect (On Demand)

ADLSI’s commercial Deed of Lease and ancillary documents (Agreement to Lease and Deed of Sublease) have undergone further revision. This webinar explains what changes have been made to these forms and the reasons for those changes. In addition, it discusses common legal practices that occur during the course of a tenancy relationship from a practical legal perspective and in relation to the use of these standard forms.

Presenters: Joanna Pidgeon (Partner, Pidgeon Law) and Justin March (Partner, DLA Phillips Fox)
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Effective Dispute Resolution (On Demand)

Early facilitation of disputes using a client focused approach can lead to more effective achievement of clients’ desired outcomes. This webinar will provide guidance on resolving commercial disputes in a way which involves analysing commercially and legally viable solutions in order to deliver optimum results for your clients.

Presenters: Paul Sills, Mediator, Barrister & Facilitator
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Conveyancing Pot Pourri II 2013 (On Demand)

The topics offered in this Conveyancing Pot Pourri reflect those which property lawyers indicated most interested them in response to an ADLSI survey.

Presenters: Barry Stafford, Partner, Stafford Klaassen; Tim Jones, Partner, Glaister Ennor; Tim Rainey Partner, Rainey Law and Phillipa Fee Partner, Jones Fee; Chair: Ian Jesperson, Senior Associate, Burton & Co
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Managing Tax Distress - Dancing with the IRD (On Demand)

The Inland Revenue (IRD) has a presence in almost everyone’s lives and yet it remains an enigma when looking to assist a client in dealing with a dire tax situation. Are you aware of how to most effectively and appropriately approach IRD in order to achieve the best result for a client seeking to make an arrangement or compromise?

Presenters: Geoff Clews, Barrister, Old South British Chambers; Nigel Foster, Director, Armillary Management Limited and Phil Latimer, Principal Advisor, IRD
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

In the line of fire? Personal Liability of Body Corporate Committee Members (On Demand)

Committee members of unit title bodies corporate commonly range from unsophisticated volunteers to more savvy owners who choose to become involved in managing commercial, industrial or mixed use complexes to protect their business interests. Nevertheless, few understand that a body corporate is limited as to its powers and, as such, committee members risk personal liability for acts of the body corporate that are subsequently found to be invalid.

Presenters: Rod Thomas, Barrister, Author and Senior Lecturer in Law at AUT University
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Distribution Arrangements and the ADLSI Distribution Agreement – Delivering the Details (On Demand)

The use of independent distributors is one of the most widely used methods for distributing goods and services. This recorded webinar focuses on distribution arrangements generally before introducing the new ADLSI Distribution Agreement. A sample copy of the ADLSI Distribution Agreement will be provided to all registrants to follow while hearing from our expert presenter who drafted it.

Presenters: Jonathan Wood, Partner, Morrison Kent
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available

Retirement Villages Refresher – Getting it Right for Residents and Operators (On Demand)

Due to our ageing population, contracting for an occupation right agreement with retirement villages is increasingly common. The complex and specialised nature of this area of law means that legal advice should be provided by lawyers who know how retirement villages operate and who remain current with developments in this area.

Presenters: Jenny Baldwin, Partner, Burke Melrose and Anthony Segedin, Consultant, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
Recorded Seminar CPD2hrs
Members $140.00
Non-members $200.00
Group pricing available

Anti-Money Laundering 101: Immediate Implications for Lawyers (On Demand)

With traditional money laundering avenues now closed and global trends for more sophisticated techniques requiring the services of lawyers, trust accounts have become an “alluring prospect” for money launderers.

Presenters: Ashley Balls, Principal, LegalBestPractice; amlAssurance.com and Ron Pol, Lawyer & Legal Consultant, Team Factors; amlAssurance.com
Recorded Webinar CPD1hr
Members $85.00
Non-members $120.00
Group pricing available