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Claire Adams’ ILANZ Takeaways: Tikanga, Law & Inspiration
Claire Adams' joined Prue Tyler and Caroline Ferguson at this year's ILANZ Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau. One session in particular on tikanga Māori and law reform left a lasting impression.
Buying tech? How to play it safe to avoid legal and commercial traps when procuring technology
Procuring software and technology (particularly SaaS) comes with legal and commercial risks that in-house counsel must navigate carefully, so how do you make sure your agreements protect your organisation? At the Legalwise In-House Counsel Conference 2025, key insights were shared on negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and mitigating risks—especially when dealing with major global providers versus local vendors. Shift Advisory Consultant Julie Daniels attended to find out more.
How GCs are adapting to AI
GenAI is transforming businesses across all sectors, and the legal industry is no exception. We spoke with two General Counsels—Guy Smith from Holmes Group and Jason Hawthorne from Serko—about their experiences and how GenAI is changing the legal landscape.
SHIFTing Perspectives: Key takeaways from recent conferences
Prue contributed her insights at LawFest and a Centre for Legal Innovation session. SHIFT COO Caroline Ferguson—who has a strong background in tech operations and a keen interest in the evolving role of GenAI in law—closely followed the discussions. Here, Caroline shares her key takeaways from these events.
Louise Martin is the Head of Legal & Company Secretary at Auckland International Airport
Louise Martin is the Head of Legal & Company Secretary at Auckland International Airport. Winner of In-House Lawyer of the Year at the 2024 NZ Law Awards, she and her partner have two small children.
SHIFT Compliance Consultant Profile: Dai Williams
I’ve worked in and outside of risk management and auditing for the best part of 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Information Systems and Business Management. I’m a Certified Information Systems Auditor, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and have an Advanced Certification in Risk Management for Anti Money Laundering.
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