Following the success of the 2025 inaugural one, the Property Disputes Conference is back for 2026. View the FULL PROGRAMME BROCHURE here. Property disputes are an inevitable part of today’s complex property landscape — but navigating them effectively requires more than just technical knowledge.The Property Disputes Conference 2026 brings together leading practitioners to unpack a range of […]
Following the success of the 2025 inaugural one, the Property Disputes Conference is back for 2026. View the FULL PROGRAMME BROCHURE here.Property disputes are an inevitable part of today’s complex property landscape — but navigating them effectively requires more than just technical knowledge.The Property Disputes Conference 2026 brings together leading practitioners to unpack a range of […]
Trusts are a useful vehicle for managing assets in the blended family context, and preventing estate claims on death. However, careful attention must be given to the terms of a trust being established in this context, as bespoke drafting will almost always be necessary. This webinar will consider key aspects of drafting for you and […]
The South Auckland Lawyers’ Lunch provides a wonderful opportunity for legal professionals to step away from the office, catch up with colleagues, and build meaningful connections. Lawyers rarely get the chance to mingle with peers outside their own firms, making this event an ideal way to create a sense of community and hear updates from […]
Although privilege is at the core of our professional obligations as lawyers, it is a concept that is sometimes more readily asserted than understood. This creates two equal but opposite risks for lawyers: failing to safeguard confidential client information or, alternatively, acting on the (incorrect) assumption that communications are protected. This webinar will cover the principles […]
Many clients believe they need a ‘simple will’, yet the underlying complexity of their personal and financial circumstances is often far greater than they appreciate. Modern estate planning increasingly involves intricate asset structures, cross-jurisdictional issues, blended families and clients entering new relationships later in life, all of which demand careful advisory work and sophisticated drafting. These […]
Join us for breakfast with Una Jagose KC as part of The Law Association’s Leadership & Influence Series, which highlights prominent voices shaping leadership, law, economics, and public life in New Zealand. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from Una on leadership, decision-making, and the realities of operating at the highest levels of New […]
Estate Administration: Key Insights explores the often-underestimated complexity of effective administration of estates. Drawing on real-world examples across the lifespan of an estate, this session will examine the various legal issues that can arise in estate administration, including canvasing blended families, separated spouses, executors’ capacity, contentious litigation, and intestacy. Informed by recent case law developments, […]
Lawyers are drowning in AI advice, complexity, and hype – but most still don't know how to use basic tools. The barrier isn't access. It's analogue thinking applied to a digital world.Every legal matter still starts the same way it always has: correspondence, file notes, invoices, internal memos, research. The file remains the source of […]
Caveats are a key feature of property and litigation practice, and continue to generate significant disputes. This webinar provides a practical overview of the core issues, including the nature of caveats, the types of interests that support them, and the processes for lodging, sustaining, or removing them. It will also highlight recent developments and key considerations […]
Regulatory prosecutions require a sound working knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 and the strategic decisions it demands at every stage of a case. From first appearance through to resolution, counsel must navigate a framework that balances efficiency, fairness, and client outcomes.This practical webinar examines the key procedural options available to defendants in regulatory […]
Join us for an exclusive breakfast event with His Honour Judge Heemi Taumaunu, Chief District Court Judge, offering legal professionals a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of New Zealand’s most senior judicial leaders. This session will provide valuable insight into the inner workings of the District Court and the evolving expectations of the […]