Corporate Governance & Corporate Regulation

In response to urgent climate challenges, corporate governance assumes a pivotal role in advancing sustainability. Explore New Zealand's evolving climate disclosure landscape, global trends, and greenwashing risks. Navigate essential legal duties in climate litigation and climate risk management strategies. Join to align legal expertise with the imperative of climate action, empowering corporate governance for a sustainable future. WEB245NZA05

Privacy obligations and data breach implications are uppermost on the governance concerns of all organisations. This short program will assist. Walk away with crucial practical knowledge for effective compliance strategies and protection which is just what you need. Keep up with the obligations and liabilities of privacy law. WEB248NZA02

Don’t be the organisation that is in the news. Gain valuable insight into employers’ obligations for managing mental health and wellbeing challenges in the workplace. Ensure that your clients’ or your organisation are compliant with all obligations and ensure they minimise the liabilities that may arise. WEB2410NZA01B

Are you confident in your ability to conduct a flawless workplace investigation? If not, seize this chance to learn best practice processes and invaluable tips for steering clear of common pitfalls. Take the hour to ensure you don’t make a problem even worse. WEB2411NZA01D

The number and types of class actions continues to grow exponentially by the day. Make sure you stay ahead of recent developments by taking a critical look at the most important issues and strategies legal practitioners need to be across right now. These include the Law Commission’s latest report on class actions and litigation funding, taking a close look at recent cases and approaches by the Courts, and the potential for data breach class actions. WEB233NZA28Z

With the Zero Carbon Bill and Climate Change Response Act, corporate governance dictates that you report on and promote sustainability to your board, law firm, clients and organisation. Examine climate disclosures, immerse yourself climate-centric contracts for all areas of law, assess recent climate litigation and greenwashing legal concerns. Gain an active awareness of how to leverage climate related tools with the aim of integrating corporate sustainability solutions into everyday practice. WEB235NZA04Z

Looking to sharpen your expertise in defamation? Understand recent developments, receive industry-leading insights and the implications of potential reforms. Develop effective strategies for handling complex online defamation cases, address issues unique to digital media and harmful digital communications and stay up-to-date with the latest significant court cases and cutting-edge defences in defamation law. Explore recent precedents and trends to shape your advice and winning defences. WEB2310NZA07Z

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

Employment law is continuously evolving and changing. You are shaping your client’s workplace strategies and ensuring that they can meet the challenges presented to them on a day-to-day basis. Cut to the core of the most complex issues including sexual harassment, mental health, dispute resolution processes, restructuring, workplace investigations and the disciplinary process. Enjoy the unique opportunity of an interactive Q and A session with our distinguished panel. 236NZA04

In this in-depth 5-part employment law series you will learn all you need about how to prepare for mediation, including key tips and common traps, the current position regarding a contractor vs employee. Recent decisions and drafting tips on restraint of trade and non-solicitation clauses. The cross over of employment and immigration law and finally predictions on mental health in the workplace. WEB2310NZA16Z

Explore current contractor vs. employee perspectives, legally and in common law. Understand implications and see how other jurisdictions address this issue. WEB2310NZA16BZ

Successful mediation requires mastering key tips and pitfalls in your preparation, ensuring a specific desired outcome. WEB2310NZA16AZ

This practical webinar will give you the tools to effectively draft and vary your independent contractor and supplier agreements and mimimise risk. Join our contract law specialists who will dissect 5 key clauses that can cause problems including liability and indemnity, intellectual property, penalty, fitness for purpose and restraint of trade clauses, and provide tips on how to ensure they are watertight first time, every time. WEB239NZW03Z

If you want to see what’s under the bonnet of in-house counsel concerns, this is it. Immerse yourself in this programme, customised for in-house counsel, & explore the legal and technological developments that will assist you in practice. Learn how to navigate workplace investigations and consolidate your contractual development. Steer clear of the pitfalls of competition law and get the latest update on cyber security and professional privilege considerations to bring success to your business. WEB233NZA22Z

Join us for a programme designed for in-house counsel, where you will explore the main legal risks and technological developments that will assist you in practice. Learn how to prepare to respond to emergency events, be updated on climate and ESG reporting requirements, privacy and cybersecurity as well examine as how to use data to improve operations across the organisation. 243NZA06

New Zealand M&A activity had a solid start in 2022 despite inflation and supply chain headwinds and the boom in activity is expected to continue. Be guided by the experts as they simplify the hot topics in M&A and takeovers law. Identify the key competition law issues, the current trends in warranty insurance and the long-signalled overseas investment law changes in New Zealand. WEB2210NZA04Z

Protecting client information and safeguarding against cyber attacks is more critical than ever. As a legal professional, ensure that you are equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate complex data protection regulations, mitigate cybersecurity risks and safeguard confidential client information. Led by legal and industry experts, you will learn about the latest developments in data protection law, effective data management practices and cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies. WEB235NZA07Z

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

Unpack the three most crucial areas relevant to you before preparing sale of business transaction documents. Join an expert panel and explore the structure of the sale, its related employment considerations, and the commercial reality of business valuations that you need to consider prior to an agreement. Ensure the risk management is tight in your sale and purchase transactions. WEB2211NZA10

Join a leading expert panel of corporate and commercial practitioners as they offer valuable insights into preparing shareholder agreements and exit provisions. You will also gain practical strategies for resolving disputes and the options available to you, including mediation and arbitration, when a dispute has escalated. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend this information-packed half-day seminar to pick up the skills you’ll need to master shareholder agreements. WEB233NZA27Z