Send us your feedback In this episode, Partner Kate Cruickshank, and Special Counsel Lauren Archer from our Technology team, discuss how to structure a gaming development studio for long-term success, protect its intellectual property (IP), and leverage opportunities to adapt games into films. [01:11] Kate and Lauren discuss why business structure matters from the outset for creative ventures. Lauren explains that while there’s no single correct business structure, choosing the right one ear...
Send us your feedback In this episode, privacy experts Richard Wells and Suzy McMillan take a close look at the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in New Zealand. They evaluate a recent report from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) on Foodstuffs North Island’s (Foodstuffs) FRT trial, highlighting key insights for organisations considering the future use of this technology. [02:30] Suzy explains what FRT is and how it works by mapping and comparing facial features to creat...
Send us your feedback In this episode, Financial Services Partner Jeremy Muir speaks with Litigation Senior Associate Oliver Sutton about the legal complexities of cryptocurrency enforcement, offering their insights on how legal institutions are responding to the unique challenges posed by decentralised digital assets. [01:18] Jeremy and Oliver begin by addressing the jurisdictional “million-dollar question” of which laws govern cryptocurrency disputes. They note that traditional principles,...
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Send us your feedback In this episode, Financial Services partner Jeremy Muir sits down with Nicolas Turnbull, Co-Founder of Crypto Consulting NZ, to explore New Zealand’s rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Jeremy and Nicolas discuss adoption trends and grassroots innovation in New Zealand, and offer practical insights for navigating digital assets. [01:25] Nicolas explains how his journey through New Zealand’s crypto landscape has evolved. From his early days mining Ethereum and co-founding...
Send us your feedback In this episode, Technology Partner Tom Maasland and Senior Associate Jess Bremner, discuss the opportunities and challenges in New Zealand’s fast-growing data centre infrastructure sector. [01:34] Tom and Jess consider why global investors are looking beyond traditional data centre markets and how New Zealand’s abundant renewable energy, natural cooling, and land availability are making it a prime destination for sustainable, large-scale data centre developments. [03:1...
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Send us your feedback In this episode of Judgment Junction, Litigation Partner Jane Standage and Senior Associate Olivia de Pont, discuss the Privy Council's recent decision in Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd No 2 [2025] UKPC 34. This landmark ruling confirms that shareholders do not have the right to access a company's privileged legal advice. The discussion covers the historical context of the "shareholder rule," its criticisms, and the implicati...
Send us your feedback In this episode, Privacy experts Richard Wells and Suzy McMillan discuss the Privacy Amendment Bill, with a focus on the proposed introduction of Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A. [01:12] Suzy explains the background and rationale for the introduction of IPP 3A, which is intended to increase data transparency in relation to the indirect collection of personal information and reduce a gap in New Zealand’s privacy laws under the Privacy Act 2020. [04:47] Richard hig...
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Send us your feedback In this episode, Jane Parker and Hannah Jaques, share practical legal insights on how to effectively navigate tech project disputes. [00:30] Jane and Hannah begin by outlining the initial steps parties should take when signs of tech project trouble begin to appear, such as cost overruns, technical failures, or deviations from the contract. [01:48] Jane highlights the importance of reassessing operational objectives from a commercial perspective once a dispute arises, an...
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Send us your feedback In this episode Corporate Partner Tayla Johnston is joined by Beini Guo, a Director in the Corporate Finance team at PwC. Beini, a Chartered Financial Analyst with more than a decade of M&A experience, shares insights into the various services provided by PwC’s Corporate Finance team, the lifecycle of a typical deal, and the impact of global events on valuation. Tayla and Beini also discuss common deal issues, M&A trends and how PwC is utilsing AI. [...
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Send us your feedback In this episode, Technology partners, Kate Cruickshank and Tom Maasland, share their reflections on the AI Impact Series, drawing from their conversations with leaders and innovators across six major New Zealand sectors. They highlight some of the impressive real-world applications of AI in these industries, consider common challenges and emerging solutions, and explore what’s needed to unlock AI’s full potential for New Zealand. [00:52] Kate and Tom reflect on th...
Send us your feedback In this episode of Data Room’s Dealmaker Series, Partner Neil Millar speaks with Simon Kriechbaum from Five V Capital, a private equity fund that recently expanded into New Zealand. The conversation explores how private equity works, what makes it a compelling option for business owners considering an exit, and how Five V Capital approaches partnerships, growth strategies, and long-term value creation. Simon shares insights into the private equity process, common miscon...
Send us your feedback In this episode, Technology partner Tom Maasland speaks with Maria Mingallon, Regional Knowledge and Information Manager and Digital AI Lead at Mott MacDonald (Asia, Pacific, New Zealand and Australia) about how AI is reshaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. [01:28] Tom and Maria discuss current examples of AI technologies utilised by the AEC sector, such as predictive modelling, computer vision for safety compliance, optical character rec...