Litigation & Dispute Resolution

We get it – you’re busy. But you also need your CPD Hours, and it never hurts to spend time elevating your practice and bringing it up to speed in the modern legal market. So we’ve put together a convenient, efficient and practical lunchtime web series to catch you up on the essential updates needed to bolster your practice, all from the comfort of your home or office.

Issues covered include: pleadings, interlocutory injunctions, contentious applications, costs, civil costs, indemnity costs, enforcement of cost awards

Get an edge in the courtroom and ensure your matters withstand scrutiny under the relevant rules by refreshing your knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedure. This half day program will finesse your drafting skills to avoid evasive pleadings and statements of defence, explore the grey areas of the discovery process and refine your strategy and persuasive techniques when you are bringing or defending an interlocutory claim.

Issues covered include: building and construction, defective buildings, earthquake strenghtening, asbestos, building regulations, building products, building levy, insolvency and bankruptcy, builders and suppliers, construction disputes

Issues covered include: Legal Framework for Decisions, Recognising the Wider Context, The Process, Decision Making Tools, Use of Information, Potential Challenges to a Decision

Issues covered include: Recent Family Law and Property Division Cases, Estates Litigation Updates, Clients Behaving Badly, Contract Disputes: Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, Calculating Lost Profits: Commercial Damages, Insurance Law Reform and Case Law Update, Running a Paperless Litigation File from Start to Finish, Litigation Finance and Class Actions, Employment Investigations, Mediation in Employment Disputes,

Issues covered include: pleadings, statement of claim, factual particulars, statements of defence, affidavits, drafting, witness statements, formalities, filing and service, dispute resolution, ADR, mediation

Issues covered include: Enhancing Your Cross-examination Practice and Procedure, Overcoming the Challenges of Re-Examination, Advanced Advocacy on Interlocutory and Urgent Applications, The Ethical Art of Oral and Written Advocacy, Advanced Strategies for Clear and Effective Expert Evidence, Running a Paperless Litigation File from Start to Finish, Communications Between Lawyers,

With the increasing establishment of public inquiries in New Zealand, it is imperative you know how to respond when subject to an inquiry. Hear from public law experts as they examine the key issues in matters of high public interest, including the approaches adopted in inquiries overseas, the role of government agencies and the treatment of evidence and advocacy.

Issues covered include: Drafting Impeccable Settlement Agreements, Settlement Agreements and Tax, Undoing Settlement Agreements

Issues covered include: debt recovery action, recovery proceedings, enforcement action

Issues covered include: case update, recent developments, insolvency, pitfalls, disputes

Issues covered include: paperless litigation, communications, expert evidence, oral and written advocacy

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.

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.

Master key elements of the civil litigation process from beginning to end with this curated step by step guide. Elevate your drafting skills, gain insights into how to prepare for trial and develop strategies for resolving disputes outside of court, this programme will equip you with the essential skills for success.

WEB213NZA40: Spend the afternoon with barrister, Paul Sills. This masterclass workshop will enable you to take a deep dive into mediation best practices and strategies. Work through practical real world examples and develop insights and tools to implement in your practice. Examine how to maximise the benefits of mediation and explore different high level strategies, styles and techniques. This masterclass is specifically tailored to refine your approach to disputes.

WEB213NZA22: Master the civil litigation process with this expertly curated step by step guide. Work through what you need to do to successfully prepare for trial, from case theory to preparing evidence to making opening and closing submissions. Hone your advocacy skills to improve your chances of success in your litigation matters and, gain insights into how to emerge successful in settlement negotiations and mediation. This programme will equip you with the key essential skills for success.

213NZA19: Hear from experts across the spectrum of legal disputes as they provide you with the key updates and essential skills to managing family law, estates and employment disputes effectively. You will examine commercial litigation hotspots including contract, insurance and insolvency. Consider how you can get the most out of commercial mediation and receive practical guidance on evidential issues, and class actions. Attend the full day or choose the sessions that interests you.

Courtroom litigation is a dynamic process, but the key to your client’s success lies in effective evidence and your ability to persuade the bench. This masterclass offers tips on crafting effective written and oral submissions, high level cross-examination techniques, strategies to overcome the challenges of re-examination and insights on advocacy in mediation. Develop strategies for clear and effective expert evidence, gain insight into the latest cases plus implied waiver of privilege. 216NZA07