Commercial Law Conference 2026

Keeping up with the latest developments and case law in this fast-moving area of law is a constant challenge for busy practitioners. This full day event with expert practitioners in a range of specialties will provide you with what you need to know.

Full conference programme will be available soon.

Learning objectives

In this conference you will be:

• Updated on topical issues, legislation and case law.
• Able to apply this knowledge in your practice.

Who should attend

Civil litigators, company/commercial lawyers, and in-house counsel.

Conference chair

Marika Eastwick-Field
Russell McVeagh, Auckland

Marika is a partner and dispute resolution specialist with 18 years' experience in corporate and commercial disputes. She acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes arising out of mergers and acquisitions transactions, in complex contractual disputes, and in relation to issues involving company law and capital markets. Marika also provides contentious and non-contentious expertise in insurance, including advising on protections for directors and officers and acting on coverage disputes.
 

Book

A background book written by the presenters is available in hard copy, PDF, or both. Please indicate your choice upon registration.

• Hard Copy: Pick it up at the registration desk or have it sent to you by courier if you're attending via live stream – no extra charge.
• PDF: We'll email you a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event – no extra charge.
• Both: Get the best of both worlds! We'll email you the PDF 3 working days before the event, and you will either collect the hard copy at the registration desk or have it sent by courier if you're attending via live stream – for an additional $45

Format

This conference will include a diverse lineup of expert presenters covering a range of topics. Each session will include time for questions.

Held in-person & online. Live web stream registrants – you will be emailed a link to join the live stream one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the live web stream, click here. The most popular breakout sessions will be live streamed. A recording will be distributed approximately one week after the event.

Recording

All attendees receive four weeks of access to live stream recording following each session. This added benefit allows you to revisit key insights at your convenience and reinforce your learning well beyond the event. Recordings will be available approximately one week after the event.

Fee (incl GST) 

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off – please login to receive member pricing
In-person

• $860 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,230 – Non-members

• $960 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,330 – Non-members

Live Web Stream

• $840 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,210 – Non-members

• $940 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,310 – Non-members

View group pricing options

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable. View full Law Society event terms.