The Commercial Law Conference 2025, organized by The Law Association of New Zealand, is a premier event designed for legal professionals engaged in commercial practice. This conference aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of commercial law, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by shifting business needs, regulatory expectations, and technological advancements.
Key topics covered include contracts and governance, dispute resolution, and the impact of technology on commercial transactions. Expert speakers will share practical insights, legal strategies, and real-world experiences to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate both traditional and emerging complexities in commercial law.
The conference offers valuable networking opportunities, including a session with refreshments and canapés, allowing attendees to connect with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers include Jane Parker, Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts; Kalev Crossland, Litigation Principal at Righteous Law; and Lloyd Gallagher, Managing Partner at Gallagher & Co. Consultants, among others.
This event is ideal for commercial lawyers at all levels, as well as legal executives involved in commercial practice, seeking to enhance their expertise and stay abreast of current trends and developments in the field.
Speakers(8)
Chantal McNaught
Owner at The Fully Automated Luxury Lawyer Newsletter
Chantal is a PhD Candidate in Law, researching how lawyers can navigate conflicts between law as a profession and as a business. She has practiced as a lawyer on the Gold Coast and worked in legal technology across Australia and New Zealand. She brings her passion for emerging technology and disruption to legal practice.
Edwin Lim
Partner at Hudson Gavin Martin
Edwin specializes in technology and IP development, commercialization, protection, and procurement. He has worked with businesses across various sectors and has a degree in Information Systems, understanding the technical, business, and legal issues in technology projects. He is also the CIO at Hudson Gavin Martin.
Hannah Wilson
Partner at Russell McVeagh
Hannah is a highly experienced corporate lawyer advising on a wide range of transactions, including large-scale procurement projects, complex commercial contracting, domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and shareholder arrangements. She has experience working on strategic transactions in the life sciences and automotive industries.
Jane Parker
Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Jane specializes in commercial projects and law, focusing on technology and services agreements, large complex commercial agreements, public sector contracting, procurement, probity, and governance. She also advises on health and safety through the supply chain.
John Land
Barrister at Bankside Chambers
John is a senior barrister at Bankside Chambers in Auckland, formerly a partner at Kensington Swan (now Dentons) for 20 years. He is a commercial litigator with specialist competition law expertise and teaches the undergraduate company law course at Auckland University.
Kalev Crossland
Litigation Principal at Righteous Law
Kalev has been a litigator since 1989.
Lloyd Gallagher
Managing Partner/Arbitrator/Mediator at Gallagher & Co. Consultants
Lloyd is actively involved globally in Alternative Dispute Resolution, acting as an Arbitrator and Mediator. With a strong IT background, he works with law practitioners and policymakers to develop solutions focusing on access to justice and technology security. He is the convenor of The Law Association's Technology & Law committee.
Steve Keall
Barrister and Legal Tech Founder
Steve is the founder of The Legal Drive, a legal tech development company behind apps like Two Bees, a civil court costs calculator, and lawdbl, an AI-powered lawyer-finder for the New Zealand public. He maintains a general civil practice, including insurance and professional discipline.
Event Details
- Date
- July 17, 2025
- Location
- 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand
- The Law Association of New Zealand, Level 18, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
- Pricing
- Member: $550 + GST; Non-Member: $775 + GST
- Audience
- Commercial lawyers at all levels, as well as legal executives involved in commercial practice.
- CLE Credits
- 4.0 CPD hours