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Published: 26 March 2026

Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Practice Management & Business Skills,

Double Jeopardy | The Barrister’s Role Under Pressure | CPD 1 hr

By its nature, litigation has winners and losers.

Join this webinar, presented by Marsh and NZI, featuring a guest speaker from one of New Zealand’s leading litigation and dispute resolution lawyers, Philippa Fee, as they explore the unique challenges barristers face in their advocacy role. Barristers are vulnerable to the ‘double jeopardy’ of civil claims and disciplinary complaints from both clients and opposing parties.

This webinar will share insights into current claims trends affecting the profession and offer guidance to help reduce the risk for barristers.

Key topics:

  •    Risks from civil claims and disciplinary complaints
  •    Current claims trends for barristers
  •    Strategies to help reduce professional liability
  •      Managing client and opposing party expectation
  •      The importance of robust liability cover

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