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What’s keeping you up at night as you handle your clients' business contracts, deal with risks, and look for better strategies and solutions to their contract disputes? Crafting high-quality contracts and gaining practical knowledge for managing when things go awry are crucial for successful transactions. We've got you covered on all fronts, from cutting-edge techniques and often overlooked clauses to contract termination, enforceability, breach remedies, and efficient resolution methods. 243NZA17

Join us for an informative and practical seminar designed specifically for legal professionals dealing with procurement. Led by expert speakers with extensive experience in procurement, this seminar will provide you with in-depth insights into the legal framework of procurement, including key legislation, regulations, and case law. You'll learn about the latest trends and best practices in procurement and gain practical skills to advise your clients on procurement issues effectively. WEB236NZA12Z

Navigate effectively through the new regulatory framework under the Insurance Contracts Bill. Gain expertise from leading international authorities on insurance law, exploring the impact of these changes and their interactions with ongoing reforms. Understand the industry's response to climate change, adapt to shifting risks, delve into Business Interruption Insurance, and interpreting contracts. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. WEB239NZA10Z

This is your chance to hear valuable insights from experts and thought leaders as they examine the most pressing issues affecting the boardroom. Topics that will be explored include board evaluations, ethics and corporate misconduct, directors’ liability under the Health and Safety at Work Act, and Insurance and indemnities. Get the latest updates, cases and walk away with the key skills to enhance decision making and implement best practice. WEB233NZA42

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

This practical webinar will enable you to fine-tune your contract drafting skills. Ensure you are across the correct techniques, tips and traps so that the contract you are drafting for your client is watertight form the get-go. Hear from our expert panel of speakers as they take you through how to effectively negotiate a contract, how to deal with implied terms and unsigned contracts, how to draft indemnity clauses and common tripping points when drafting and negotiating technology contracts. WEB233NZA36

With contracts being the corner-stone of commercial and legal transactions it’s imperative that you refine your knowledge, skills and strategies in this area – especially when you are dealing with a contractual dispute. Attend this not-to-be-missed practical masterclass and unpack important skills for effective dispute resolution, how to handle a contract breach and strategic considerations when terminating a contract. WEB233NZA37

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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Issues covered include: shareholder agreements, exit provisions, directors, conflicts of interest, Companies Act, confidentiality

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Fine tune your drafting skills and examine critical tax issues to ensure your shareholder agreements are watertight. You will also gain practical strategies for resolving disputes and the options available to you when a dispute has escalated.

The challenges presented by Covid-19 has highlighted how critical effective governance and compliance is for directors. Over two hours, cover the most pressing issues including strategic and safety governance, and the liabilities arising for breaches of the Commerce Act, Fair Trading Act and the fair dealing provisions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act.

As we shift even more of our day-to-day activity online in response to the global health pandemic, increased security threats and advancements in automation means the risks to directors and boardrooms has never been greater. Join experts over three hours to explore the AI revolution, privacy law reform and receive practical guidance on effectively managing cybersecurity threats.

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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.

WEB213NZA26: This not-to-be-missed programme will unravel the massive changes that are about to hit competition and consumer law that you need to be aware of, including the reforms in the new Bill to be introduced early 2021. Be updated on changes to the misuse of market power, anticompetitive mergers, unconscionable conduct and unfair contracts.

WEB213NZA23: If you work with trusts this is a must attend event. You will condition your skills to expertly tackle the more complex, difficult and at times unpleasant situations that can arise when working with a trust, including wind-ups, trustee liability, Memorandum of Wishes, and Tax. Receive expert insights from legal experts who work closely with trusts to ensure you are equipped to identify red flags and ready to tackle any trust issue that arises in your practice.

WEB213NZA06: For the insurance sector, the fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a surge in claims in many areas, and with that comes disputes that are keeping insurance lawyers and corporate in-house counsel like you on their toes. Attend and ensure you are up to date with the latest trends, issues and case law developments affecting Insurance lawyers and the insurance industry as a whole.

WEB213NZA1: Managing risk well protects people, reputation and value and identifies better ways of working. To do this, businesses need to take a holistic approach to identifying risks and understand what you need to do to protect value for the business and all its stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, regulators and others.

WEB213NZA12: Examine the process of redundancies, highlight red flags and risk, examine how to manage unilateral variations, and with the benefit of recent case law, help you to ‘future-proof’ employment relations in your client’s or your business.

WEB213NZA25: Join a leading expert panel of corporate and commercial practitioners as they offer valuable insights on preparing shareholder agreements, exit provisions and expert strategies for managing disputes. Don’t miss this highly regarded half-day seminar to pick up the skills you’ll need to master shareholder agreements.

213NZA28: Hear valuable insights from experts and thought leaders as they examine the most pressing issues affecting the boardroom. Topics that will be explored include being a shareholder vs stakeholder, corporate misconduct, recent cases, board evaluations and resolving disputes. You will gain a deeper understanding of cybersecurity, digital and technology threats, director liabilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and an important update on incoming competition and consumer law reforms.

WEB212NZW04: With significant changes set to shake up the Not-for-Profit sector, you won’t want to miss out on gaining insight into the most pressing issues facing NFPs and charities right now. Hear from leading NFP experts who are working at the coalface of these changes as they analyse the latest developments in charities law, tax, trusts and governance issues.

213NZA38: Understanding your client’s IP assets and their value is essential to helping them achieve commercial advantage. Explore how to effectively build IP culture, protect IP through effective due diligence and how to strategically kick off the enforcement process and commercially assess possible damages and consequences. You will also benefit from an interactive session analysing recent and important cases that will provide insights across the spectrum of IP.

213NZA16: This jam-packed Conference is specifically designed to give in-house counsel the latest updates in the key specialist areas including contract, consumer, employment and work health and safety law. Join a leading panel of experts as they equip you with the essential skills on how to better partner with regulatory and compliance teams, what a strong IP strategy looks like, how productivity and collaboration can be improved through technology and ways to ensure ethical best practice.

213NZA20: The 10 CPD Hours in One Day Auckland programme returns for the 8th consecutive year and has been developed specifically with commercial lawyers in mind. You will examine employment issues in the sale or purchase of a business, receive critical updates on real property, trusts, anti-money laundering, tax and cyber protection. You will also hone your skills in contract and agreement drafting, negotiation and franchising disputes.

WEB212NZA05: You need to understand the potential impact of transfer pricing in major commercial transactions. Join our expert panel as they demystify transfer pricing by clearly breaking down the law. Explore why lawyers need to be engaged from the start in all major commercial transactions, how important legal concepts like legal professional privilege and the onus of proof work in the context of intensive regulatory scrutiny, and the reputation and financial risks when transfer pricing issues emerge.

The Canterbury earthquakes damaged thousands of multi-unit buildings. Many of these insurance claims have been called “nightmares”, creating irreconcilable situations. Find out what makes insurance claims for multi-unit buildings more difficult. Learn about inherent characteristics of multi-unit buildings that make them open to controversy in the day to day management. WEB215NZA02

Attend and receive an update on the most recent changes to the Overseas Investment Act including the new “national interest” test, changes to “overseas person” Investor test” and the ways that the OIO application process is being streamlined. WEB215NZA03

What are the latest legal issues affecting the rural community right now? Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively advise your clients with this jam-packed half day seminar. You will get updated on the new water regulations and employment law reforms. Plus develop skills to manage the tricky issues involved in rural property transactions and family farm succession planning. WEB216NZA05

This advanced practice webinar is specifically designed to give in-house counsel the latest updates in the key specialist areas you require. Join a leading panel of experts as they equip you with the essential skills on how to negotiate masterfully, draft compelling tenders, understand the client’s expectations of you in your role, examine the nuances of the transition between roles and understand best practice in relation to legal privilege. WEB216NZA10

How are civil claims for historical abuse being treated in New Zealand? Hear directly from the practitioners working on abuse claims and get the latest on affirmative defences and the settlement processes. Examine the role of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the types of cover, and gain insight into Māori experiences of abuse in State and faith-based care. Don’t miss out on this truly informative programme looking at the issues currently before the Royal Commission. WEB216NZA12

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

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.

How can in-house lawyers ethically navigate the new normal when they are faced with a myriad of new challenges? Join John Steadman over one hour as he discusses the real issues confronting in-house lawyers in a post-pandemic world. You will learn how to be commercial and ethical at the same time, and gain practical strategies into managing conflicts and privilege and professional conduct issues.

How can in-house lawyers better partner with their regulatory and compliance teams? Join Louise Unger over one hour as she examines the intersection of the in-house lawyer’s role with regulatory and compliance functions. Benefit from receiving practical tips and guidance on what effective frameworks really look like.

Receive a timely and critical update on unfair contract terms in consumer contracts. Examine the legal framework behind the prohibition on contract terms and understand what you need to do to ensure your consumer contracts are compliant with the unfair contract term provisions. Most importantly, you will review the recent enforcement activity of regulators and be updated on statutory changes.

Now that most lawyers have received the results of their first AML/CFT audit, this crucial AML/CFT update will provide insight into how to improve your audit result while managing the costs associated with complying with the regime.

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.

The end of the wage subsidy means that more redundancies are on the horizon. This programme will dissect the process of redundancies, highlight red flags and risk, examine how to manage unilateral variations, and with the benefit of recent case law, help you to ‘future-proof’ employment relations in your client’s or your business.

For the insurance sector, the fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a surge in health, travel and business interruption claims, and with that comes disputes that are keeping insurance lawyers and corporate in-house counsel like you on their toes. In addition, there are a number of upcoming reforms that you need to be aware of, to stay informed.

In the current challenging environment, it has never been more important to know what business structures will best align with your client’s needs. Explore the various structuring alternatives including companies, limited partnerships, trusts and tax implications as well as what does and doesn’t work. You will learn what options are available and develop the skills to think carefully about what is needed to future proof a structure, contemplate possible scenarios and what is needed for best practice.

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.

With nearly all commercial disputes being resolved in settlements, drafting enforceable and effective settlement agreements are some of the most important skills you must know – and get right. Hear from specialists in commercial litigation and dispute resolution as they provide you with practical tips to overcome this challenging area of commercial practice.

Curious about the cannabis reforms and how they will affect you? Here are 3 reasons why you should be interested in attending this webinar… One. On 19 September you will be deciding whether you want cannabis to be legal nationwide. Two. There are lucrative business opportunities for NZ in this multi-million dollar industry– especially for agribusiness. Three. This will affect commercial, government, intellectual property and criminal law. Be updated and position yourself to capitalise on this growth area.

Law, religion and the interaction between the two has become increasingly evident in contemporary New Zealand, making it more crucial than ever for religious institutions and their advisers to understand the legal and regulatory challenges they face. For the first time, this full day conference brings together legal, academic and religious thought-leaders to examine religious freedom. You will gain insight and practical guidance into the most pressing issues including the changing face of religion in school

It is more crucial than ever to be across the issues in buying and selling businesses in order to prevent future problems and liabilities. Improve value by examining how to structure sale and purchase agreements, protect IP and consider employment issues that need to be thought through and incorporated in to the transaction. Walk away with the knowledge and skills to resolve disputes and ensure the deal happens on the right terms.

Help your clients achieve maximum commercial advantage with this practical half-day programme. Navigate the tricky issues involved in complex IP licensing agreements and the risk areas in an audit and due diligence process. Take a deep dive into two IP cases relating to extradition of copyright and infringement of plant variety rights. Plus, gain the skills essential to acting in trade mark matters when disputes arise. WEB219NZA08

Hear from experts working at the forefront of Māori development as they consider how iwi and hapū can partner with the public and private sector in order to build a sustainable asset portfolio. Reflect on the integration of Tikanga Māori into law in New Zealand and the Māori values and issues in environmental and employment law. Plus, consider te Ao Māori and its relevance to New Zealand business. WEB219NZA02

Are you across the latest risk & governance issues impacting directors & officers in 2021? Enhance your business decision making with this expertly curated guide. Gain tips on how directors can better manage climate change legal risk. Consider recent officer prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act & benefit from best practice guidance on the administration of corporate governance policies. Walk away with the skills essential to enhancing your long-term strategy & business resilience.WEB219NZA15

Receive crucial updates and key insights into expected reforms, the current state of play and the top issues you need to know on AML/CFT. Examine the implications of the FATF report, DIA compliance activity, insights regarding the new regulators and the anticipated further changes. You will also take a deep dive into compliance and enforcement issues, potential mistakes and how you can fix them together with tips on how to successfully handle a DIA review. WEB219NZA07

Join an esteemed panel of speakers including the Financial Markets Authority, Financial Services Council, banks and financial and credit law experts as they uncover the critical legislative, technology, privacy, anti-money laundering and compliance issues affecting the credit law and lending sector right now. You will explore the impact of a changing credit law landscape while you receive the concise information you need to stay on top in the year ahead. WEB2111NZA07

Get the latest on issues in the insolvency space with this one hour all-important update. Join Bridie McKinnon, a specialist in insolvency law and receive a roundup on recent significant case law. Discuss emerging trends and developments, and walk away with key takeaways to immediately incorporate into your practice. WEB2110NZA08