This On Demand was recorded on 14 June 2022

Conflict of Laws - The current state of play in cross-border disputes.

The authors of The Conflict of Laws in New Zealand have provided a framework for dealing with cross-border problems, and discuss some of the issues currently challenging the law in the field of jurisdiction, statutes, and enforcement of foreign judgments. This On Demand will be of interest to advisers and litigators in civil, commercial and family law who come across cross-border issues.

Who should view?

This On Demand will be of interest to advisers and litigators in Civil, Commercial and Family law who come across cross-border issues.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes:

• Learn how to identify cross-border issues and place them within a wider legal framework.
• Understand how different legal systems interact, and how to break down complex cross-border scenarios into manageable issues that can be explained to the client and presented to the court. 
• Gain an understanding of the principles and rules that govern jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments, and topical issues that the courts are grappling with. 
• Gain a perspective on the particular challenges and techniques in dealing with the application of statutes in cross-border situations.

Presenter Details

Maria Hook
Jack Wass