Case Law Update

NELSON
Wednesday 8th August
Venue: Nelson City Council Chambers, 110 Trafalgar St

Decisions of the Environment Court, District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal pervade the practice of those working in the resource management and planning fields.  Case law is literally developing on a daily basis.  Keeping abreast of recent changes to law from the Courts is an essential part of any practitioner’s knowledge base. This seminar will cover essential ‘must know’ case law from recent years, focusing on resource consents and plan changes under the RMA

Registration and Morning Tea: 9.30am

Course commences: 10.00am

Course concludes: 4.00pm

Facilitators:
Helen Atkins is a partner with Atkins Holm Majurey a specialist public law and environmental law practice. Helen has specialised in public, environmental, resource management and local government law for over 20 years. She has advised private sector clients, including large corporates and industries as well as working for central and local government. Helen has extensive experience providing advice on policy and planning documents to central and local government and the private sector.
Stuart Ryan, LLB, MSc (Hons) is a barrister with a specialist practice in resource management and public law.  Admitted in 1989, Stuart was previously a litigation partner at a Tauranga law firm with a recognised local government practice and later a litigation partner at a commercial law firm in Auckland until commencing practice as barrister.