INDUSTRY WEBINAR SERIES
Upcoming Webinar: Clause and Effect - Exiting a Problem Contract Legally
TUESDAY 28th APRIL 2026 - 1PM NZST
When exercising a contractual right to terminate, precision is everything. Even a small procedural error can invalidate the termination, which could expose the terminating party to liability.
To assist our members, the NZDAA has engaged a local law firm to run a one hour webinar focused on the processes to follow in this situation
The webinar will leave you with practical, actionable tips to identify your rights, mitigate risks, and manage the transition efficiently.
What we’ll cover:
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Termination for Convenience vs. Cause
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Mastering Notice Periods
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The "Material Breach"
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Negotiating Exit Clauses
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Common Pitfalls
Have a specific question?
You can submit your questions in advance when you register. We'll aim to cover as many as possible during the live session.
Who should attend:
Business owners, site managers, supervisors, and anyone involved in contract decisions in the demolition and asbestos industries.
About the Speaker:
Brannavan Gnanalingam specialises in property and construction.
Brannavan has been involved in large scale property acquisitions and infrastructure projects, including negotiating large scale development agreements and construction contracts. He has also been involved in the negotiation of easements, licences, leases, sale and purchase agreements, residential developments, development finance, and providing detailed advice in respect of seismic issues, Māori land, COVID-19 implications, force majeure, the Public Works Act 1981, and trespass. He also specialises in property disputes, and has been involved when litigation, insolvency or debt recovery involve property and/or construction (including appearing in the Māori Land Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, and arbitration).
Buddle Findlay is one of New Zealand’s leading commercial law firms with offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. They are a full service law firm with expertise in construction projects and health and safety.

