Contracts

Are you well-positioned as in-house counsel to help support your business thrive post-COVID-19? Receive practical guidance on the latest contract trends, strategies on better partnering with regulatory and compliance teams and best practice tips on effectively dealing with the unique ethical issues faced by in-house teams. Book the entire series and save or select the sessions that most interest you.

Are your commercial contracts full-proof? Join Jenna Riddle over one hour to examine the latest contract issues in-house lawyers need to be across of, including force majeure, contract termination, waiver of rights and contract variation. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to ensure your contracts are up-to-date in the post-COVID-19 climate.

An essential update on Procurement Rules, implications and considerations. Gain a deeper understanding of the 2019 Government Procurement Rules and legal framework as well as examining the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction in reviewing commercial decision making. You will also be brought up to date with current case law in this area.

Maximising your client’s returns on their IP assets is essential to helping them achieve commercial advantage. Hear from leading commercial and IP experts as you explore how to effectively conduct IP audits. Gain valuable insights into ‘what-can-go-wrong’ through interactive case studies and scenarios to help you develop a strong intangible assets strategy, and examine how to effectively manage the IP contracting process.

Learn how to expertly traverse a contract dispute, firstly by understanding how to use all the tools and techniques at your disposal to keep a contractual relationship alive and secondly, how to best manage the process when a contractual relationship is broken. Attend and gain a deeper understanding on how to effectively manage a dispute, contract variation by conduct, the contract cancellation framework, and debt recovery or insolvency from breach.

WEB213NZA36: A contract is only effective if it is enforceable. With contracts lying at the very heart of both the commercial and legal spheres it’s critical that you refine your knowledge, skills and strategies in this area. There’s no better way to perfect your abilities when working with a contract dispute than to attend this practical masterclass. Zero-in on when an unsigned contract can be enforceable, examine the requirements of a voidable transaction and receive clarification on a contract breach.

Join 4 experienced practitioners from Buddle Findlay in this information packed webinar covering the latest on ICT contracting in New Zealand. Consider the issues in cloud computing and SaaS contracts and examine the specific issues related to ICT contracts in the public sector. Take a dive into contracting for agile and receive practical guidance on data protection and privacy clauses in technology contracts. Walk away with greater knowledge and skills for ICT project success. WEB219NZA04

Sharpen your contract construction or interpretation skills and examine what to do when faced with a breach or potential breach of contract, in particular the damages and remedies that are available to you and whether or not they can be claimed. This intensive programme will unpack the applicable principles and practical approaches you need to be aware of in your contracts practice. WEB219NZA06

When a dispute arises between international trading parties, the first point of reference will be the contract. Effectively manage risk and ensure you’re across the legal issues unique to an international deal with this thought-provoking discussion on jurisdiction, dispute resolution and enforceability. Plus, consider the application of different regulatory regimes to international contracts, how to manage data and privacy issues and receive practical tips on drafting arbitration clauses. WEB2111NZA11

A deep understanding of the mechanics of contract clauses is crucial in almost any commercial matter or transaction. This practical webinar will enable you to gain a mastery of some of the most important clauses. Whether using a clause as a shield or a sword, these contract specialists will focus on the most important contract clauses and what causes the most problems. WEB2111NZA13

Often shareholder agreements are prepared when hopes are high and parties may not necessarily be thinking about what can go wrong. Attend and learn how to identify the key issues that determine whether the shareholder agreement you’re working on is unassailable or fraught with risk. Hear from a leading panel of corporate and commercial practitioners as they offer valuable insights on preparing shareholder agreements, exit provisions and expert strategies for managing disputes. WEB223NZA29

Join IP and IT consultant Ken Moon and take a deep dive into the legal aspects of blockchains, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens and smart contracts. You will unpack the complexities of this growing area, walk through recent case law and gain important insights into where they intersect with intellectual property law. WEB223NZA08

An essential update for those specialising in procurement and government contracts. Don’t miss out on hearing from leading practitioners on the latest in procurement law and how the rules have been adapted throughout COVID-19. WEB223NZA31

Discuss the significant changes that are about to hit competition and consumer law that you need to be aware of. Be updated on the new cartel conduct regime, emerging trends in merger control, the new prohibition on unconscionable conduct and the changes to unfair contract terms. Don’t miss out on receiving a comprehensive and concise update from leading experts in this area. WEB223NZA32

Current review of standard from construction contracts means significant reforms to the construction sector are on the horizon. An interim Standard NZS 3910 has been drafted and a full revision of NZS 3910 standard is forthcoming. Led by construction law experts, including 3 members from the scoping committee, explore the pain point with NZS 3910, pros and cons of the revision, supply chain issues, risk management in construction contracts and what to expect once the changes come through. WEB223NZA25

Expertise in contract drafting is crucial in almost any commercial matter or transaction. This practical webinar will enable you to gain a mastery of some of the most important, and at times overlooked, techniques, clauses and drafting tools. Whether you’re a seasoned contract drafter or just looking to a refresher, our contracts specialists will help you to refine your contract drafting skills to develop best practice. WEB223NZA37

A contract is only effective if it is enforceable. With contracts lying at the very heart of both the commercial and legal spheres it’s critical that you refine your knowledge, skills and strategies in this area. There’s no better way to perfect your abilities when working with a contract dispute than to attend this practical masterclass. Zero-in on contract interpretation, mediating a contract dispute, the impact of insolvency on contracts and contract termination. WEB223NZA38

This timely programme offers the information, strategies & tools you need to navigate the commercial reality of contractual disputes. Gain effective techniques for dealing with a contractual breach and understand current approaches to interpretation. WEB226NZA07

With contracts lying at the heart of both commercial and legal spheres it’s critical that you hone your knowledge and skills in this area. This practical masterclass will give you a detailed discussion of precedents, examples and much more. You’ll walk away with great tools to implement in your practice. Scrutinise the mistakes of others to ensure you stay out of contractual disputes and evaluate resolution techniques in case you get stuck with the headache of contractrual problem. WEB2211NZA06Z

This is your opportunity to receive an essential update on the current state of play in procurement and government contracts. Equip yourself with the latest information and updates in procurement related law as you hear from leading practitioners about the latest guidance on the Government Procurement Rules, and a comprehensive overview of regulatory environment and standards. WEB233NZA29Z