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

Whether you are looking for a refresher on settlement agreements or a means to fine tune your skills, this programme is designed for you. Gain practical tips for drafting binding agreements, be informed on the different tax considerations associated with a settlement, receive valuable tips on privilege, negotiating an outcome in your favour and making a ‘without prejudice’ Calderbank offers, and understand the risks you need to be aware of when re-opening a settlement agreement. WEB219NZA14

Learn how to effectively advocate for your clients in these 3 areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by joining some of Aotearoa’s top practitioners for this not-to-be-missed event. You will learn how to improve your technique in arbitration proceedings and discuss lessons learnt in international arbitration. Plus, hone your skills in commercial mediation and tikanga Māori based dispute resolution processes. Walk away with greater confidence to engage in ADR processes more effectively. WEB226NZA14

It’s no secret family law practitioners often deal with highly emotional situations, but are you struggling to respond to an added layer of complexity with a difficult client? In this one hour webinar tailored to family law practitioners, receive tips on how to manage these tricky situations. Gain practical insight into interacting with self-represented litigants, plus a refresher on your ethical and legal obligations. Walk away with strategies you can immediately incorporate into practice. WEB2111NZA25

Are you a practitioner wanting to upskill in debt recovery practice? Attend and gain a thorough understanding of the core legal pillars of debt recovery. Learn how to anticipate a debt recovery action to protect your client’s interests from the get-go. Develop knowledge on how to commence a recovery proceeding in the Courts. Finally, consider the enforcement of orders to pay money, the liquidation process and what bankruptcy means for individuals and creditors. WEB2111NZA26

This best practice webinar will help you to hone your skills in intellectual property disputes and advocacy. You will receive a roundup of case law, practical insights into interim injunctions and preliminary applications, take a deep dive into litigation and settlement strategies - including mediation, and look at border enforcement notices. Walk away with the information you need to masterfully tackle your next intellectual property disputes matter. WEB2111NZA10

With the number of class actions in Aotearoa New Zealand growing exponentially over the past few years, and rapid growth expected in the future, class action litigation is the area to watch. Stay ahead of this bourgeoning area by taking a critical look at the most important issues and strategies for defendants, the implications of recent decisions, how litigation funding fits in, and what the future holds for your practice. WEB2111NZA03

Hear from 10 experts across the spectrum of 10 different areas as they provide you with the key updates and equip you with the essential skills to managing family law, trusts, wills, property and employment disputes effectively. You will examine commercial litigation hotspots including contract, insurance and insolvency, and receive practical guidance on damages, class actions and leveraging technology in investigations. Attend the full day or choose the sessions that interests you. 223NZA48

Join us for this interactive masterclass that will supply you with the tools & strategies you need to resolve complex legal, commercial and relationship disputes. Explore strategic negotiation, mediation, expert processes, new uses for old skills, and dispute resolution in various sectors. This webinar is designed for all professionals seeking high level mediation guidance in a fresh format and with access to reflective learning, done in conversation with audience participation & a Q&A session. WEB223NZA50

Master the civil litigation process with this expertly curated guide. Work through what you need to do to successfully prepare for trial, from case theory to making opening and closing submissions. Work through the evidential issues, gain tips on drafting pleadings and insights into how to emerge successful in settlement negotiations. This programme will equip you with the key essential skills for success. WEB223NZA26

Queens Counsel, esteemed barristers, and litigation specialists will provide you with valuable insights into how you can elevate your skills to the next level. This Masterclass reviews a select range of key advocacy skills and areas of evidence that will bolster any litigator’s practice, especially with many trials now moving to virtual format. If your goal is to get an edge in the courtroom, this is an opportunity you should not miss. WEB226NZA04

Making sure that the settlement you thought you had agreed is accurately reflected in a settlement agreement can be more complicated than it first appears. What are the pitfalls to watch out for during and after the negotiations? Hear from the experts as they talk about the critical issues you need to consider in drafting an effective settlement agreement, important tax implications, and the remedies available to you when things don’t go as planned. WEB229NZA15

This workshop will arm you with the tools and necessary skills to get the most for your mediation clients while learning how to deal with volatile people and de-escalate high conflict situations. You will learn how to guide your clients before and during mediation to achieve favourable outcomes in easy, actionable steps. The key focus of this program will be on negotiation skills, including how to influence discussions and communicate intelligently, and how to prepare yourself and your clients. WEB233NZA46Z

Sports law is a growing and increasingly important area and involves significant personal, reputational and financial stakes. Learn how to successfully and timely navigate the complex regulatory, commercial and disciplinary challenges that you will come across in your practice. Gain an update on the sporting code of conduct, the various integrity risks associated with sports and how to effectively resolve your disputes when they arise. WEB233NZA32Z

Terminating an employee is tough, especially as the employment landscape is highly complex, which means it can often be a fine line between lawful and unlawful dismissal. Employers and their Counsel must be across of a wide range of employee rights, particularly as well as a significant number of compliance obligations. Expand your repertoire with these crucial sessions which focus on restructuring and redundancies, medical incapacity, social media, difficult staff and constructive dismissal. WEB232NZA02Z

Māori legal issues are engrained in several facets of law and individuals need to understand these issues if they want to operate effectively. Hear from experts working at the forefront of Māori development as they examine the most topical issues, including recent developments in case law and appropriate ways of advising on Māori IP issues. Examine how tikanga Māori is being incorporated in employment law and navigate the use of tikanga as evidence in court-related matters. WEB232NZA05Z

Master the civil litigation process with this expertly curated guide. Work through what you need to do to successfully draft effective correspondence and evaluate how to best conduct yourself in the courtroom. Examine techniques for cross examining experts, gain tips on how to best enforce judgements and learn how to emerge successful in negotiations. This programme will equip you with the key essential skills for success. WEB232NZA06Z

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

Stay up to date on the changes in competition and consumer law. Be informed on the new prohibition on unconscionable conduct. Get the latest privacy and consumer law cases from within New Zealand and beyond. This is also your chance to receive a timely update on misuse of market power. Don’t miss out on this program packed with updates and everything you need to be aware of that is affecting the consumer and competition sector WEB233NZA30Z

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

Attend this seminar and walk away with an extensive toolkit to utilise in your human rights matters. Hear from the chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal as she guides you through best practice and procedure in the tribunal. Explore the law around declarations of inconsistency, when they can be sought and the leading cases, and finish by assessing damages for breaches of human rights. WEB235NZW01Z

If you aspire to gain an edge in the courtroom, don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from esteemed barristers and litigation specialists. You’ll gain tips to elevate your skills to the next level, including essential advocacy skills and evidence traps, particularly in the context of privilege, strategies to ensure the best use of expert evidence and understanding the art of cross-examination. Take advantage of this chance to strengthen your practice and enhance your skills. WEB236NZA07

“Better to settle” ... but make sure your settlement is watertight and tax effective. Solving litigation disputes starts from the initial negotiations, Calderbank offers and without prejudice discussions through to crafting of watertight agreements. Obtain a best practice guide to ensure that your settlement accurately reflects the agreement, plus a roundup of tax and GST implications from its terms. Investigate when it’s possible to reopen a settlement and best steps to enforce an agreement. WEB239NZA09Z

As more land and property is acquired as government bodies champion infrastructure and development, it’s now more important than ever to be across the often complex and contentious process of compulsory land acquisition. With complications at every turn: resistance from property owners, valuation disputes., environmental concerns and inadequate compensation. Ensure you have a considered and robust approach to mitigate distress by attending this public works act intensive. WEB2310NZA04Z

The Supreme Court has now released its eagerly awaited Mainzeal decision. This is the second time the Supreme Court has considered the responsibilities of directors when faced with threats to a company's solvency and follows its earlier high profile decision in Debut Homes. WEB239NZA14Z

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

“Better to settle” ... but make sure your settlement is watertight and tax effective. Solving litigation disputes starts from the initial negotiations, Calderbank offers and without prejudice discussions through to crafting of watertight agreements. Obtain a best practice guide to ensure that your settlement accurately reflects the agreement, plus a roundup of tax and GST implications from its terms. Investigate when it’s possible to reopen a settlement and best steps to enforce an agreement. WEB243NZA23Z

In this session, you will receive practical guidance on what to do when a commercial relationship breaks down, how to manage a commercial dispute and what avenues are available to come reach a resolution. WEB245NZA06

Wanting to elevate your expertise in debt recovery practice? Attend and gain an understanding of some key skills of debt recovery essential for successful recovery practice. Learn how to deal with a dispute & commence recovery proceedings. Gain a thorough understanding of enforcing monetary orders, navigating the liquidation process, & interpreting bankruptcy implications for both individuals and creditors. Finally, consider how to deal with a cross border debt recovery judgement and insolvency. WEB246NZA09

Success in civil and commercial litigation hinges on effectively presenting evidence to prove the issues in dispute. Elevate your skills by learning how to assess the admissibility of evidence and determine whether it is privileged or does it fall within an exemption. Additionally, gain strategies for optimising the use of expert evidence and master the art of cross-examination of experts. Take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen your practice and enhance your expertise. WEB248NZA12

Examine the future of legal practice with generative AI that change the way you practice. Join a panel of Generative AI and eDiscovery experts from both sides of the Tasman and the USA to gain a better understanding of how you can benefit from using Generative AI in eDiscovery and how it can accelerate the discovery process and investigations in general. Explore the issues of the importance of using Trustworthy AI and the ethical issues that surround your current and future use of AI. WEB249NZA14