What a Lawyer

In this episode we are joined by the effervescent Bec Robertson from the QLDC, who leads the Corporate Commercial function for the southern region. Bec is all about having a person-first approach, a growth mindset and a positive attitude towards life and work. We discuss the benefits and barriers to being forward-thinking in the modern world and put some real-life examples to it. Bec discusses how...

In this episode we are joined by tech wizard Peter Fernando from Duncan Cotterill's partnership, who specialises in TMT under the Corporate Commercial umbrella. Generative Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic with the introduction of more tools this year in 2023 than ever before. But the written law surrounding AI hasn't changed since the Privacy Act was passed in 1993 or in more recent versions...

In this episode we explore Sara's background and the reasons why she chose to specialise in Family Law. We listen to all the work she does on a daily basis, hear of the new areas coming into the her practice and hear her pleas for more Family lawyers in the Hawke's Bay region. Sara is a determined Family law expert who's purpose is to help Aoteoroa's children have a better childhood than hers, lis...

In this episode we are joined by Gerard Elwell, a Senior Associate and Head of Employment at Young Hunter. We explore his background and expert views on the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), some proposed legislative changes and creative solutions to current issues within the framework. We ask Gerard our quickfire five and gain further insight into him as a person as well as a Lawyer.