Does compromise, compromise justice? Three proposals for the integration of mediation and the Court process.

In 2022, the Rules Committee issued their report ‘Improving Access to Civil Justice’ which set out the Committee’s recommendations for addressing the various barriers to accessing justice in New Zealand. But the report included no discussion of the role mediation could play in improving access to institutional justice.

Join Maria Dew KC as she chairs Hayden Wilson (Partner, Dentons) and Madison Dobie (Senior Associate, Dentons) as they present their proposals for how mediation could be integrated into the institutionalised system of civil justice to improve access to those institutions. The aim behind these proposals is to ensure that the Court remains the ultimate arbiter of the dispute, but mediation assists with clearing the noise and allowing the Court to undertake its important function.

This enlightening conversation was first presented at the AMINZ Conference, and we are thrilled to continue the dialogue.

This is a joint NZBA and AMINZ event, proudly hosted by Dentons New Zealand.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 28th September
Time: 5.30 pm
In-person: Dentons Ground Floor, 18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue Auckland Directions
Online: via Zoom

CPD: 1.5 points

Cost:
This event is free and open to members of the NZBA and AMINZ. Register for the in-person or online event below, via the NZ Bar website