NZ Asian Lawyers Conference: Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute Following the conference on “Considering possible settlement: Asian parties in court”, on 19 May 2025, this second conference on “Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute” tackled the practical obstacles to Asian parties settling when it is in their best interest to…
New Zealand Asian Lawyers Inc. held its 2025 annual meeting online last Wednesday, led by Takeshi Ito, secretary to NZAL. The president and deputy president outlined what had been achieved over the last year. We thank all of our members who took time to attend the meeting and take part in the discussion. All…
On Thursday 10 July, New Zealand Young Asian Lawyers community came together for a vibrant evening of connection and celebration at Flamingo Joe’s Bar & Eatery, proudly sponsored by the College of Law. The event welcomed young legal professionals from across the city for a relaxed night of networking, delicious food, and engaging conversations. Whether…
Event Reminder: Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute- Register Now Join us for the “Mediating between and with Asian parties in dispute ” happening on Thursday, 14 August 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chapman Tripp, Auckland Central. This free event (1.5 CPD hours) is for lawyers who advise Asian parties,…
For all those who have been in touch wanting the key points and overheads from the NZ Asian Lawyers first conference this year on “Considering possible settlement: Asian Parties in the Court, the New Zealand Law Journal has just published my article on that Conference [2025] NZLJ 149(1) including contributions by many of the speakers…
Following the conference on “Considering possible settlement: Asian parties in court”, on 19 May 2025, this second conference on “Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute” will tackle the practical obstacles to Asian parties settling when it is in their best interest to do so, by: Remedying any information gap about ADR option(s) or…
Godwin slides (May 2025) Indian clients and settlement.pdf
Please see the attached letter, announcing a new addition to Employment Court’s website. Letter_to_Organisations_re_EMPC_Video_27.02.25
Tēnā koe With an increasing number of Asian parties in the courts, a significant number of cases, which appear to be ripe for settlement, do not settle. Every litigant has a right to have their case heard and their day in court. But are there barriers and misunderstandings that result in matters going to a…
The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ) invites you to join us for a special breakfast event in recognition of International Women’s Day 2025. Join us as we explore this year’s theme: “Redefining Success: Women Leading Change in Law and Business.” Moderated by TLANZ Vice-President Julie-Anne Kincade KC, our engaging panel of distinguished women business…