Special Edition Webinar: Director Duties
Join Sarah Simmers (Anderson Lloyd) as she presents this 60 minute webinar on the core duties and responsibilities of directors under corporate law.
Description
Directors are facing expanded duties and increased scrutiny. Regulatory changes have made the role increasing complex – and increased Directors' potential personal liability. Help your clients to confidently navigate this changing landscape.
Join Sarah Simmers (Anderson Lloyd) as she presents this 60 minute webinar on the core duties and responsibilities of directors including:
- Directors' duties under the Companies Act, including recent and proposed future changes.
- Other statutory duties imposed on Directors.
- The Law Commission’s review of the duties and potential liabilities of company directors.
- Measures that can be taken, in addition to a strong culture of compliance, to protect personal assets from exposure in the event a breach or an alleged breach.
CPD Hours and Recordings
1 CPD hour
Presenters

Sarah Simmers
Partner, Anderson Lloyd
Sarah is a corporate and commercial Partner at Anderson Lloyd. She joined Anderson Lloyd in 2002. She advises clients on a range of corporate law matters, including business acquisitions, divestments, restructurings and insolvencies, drafting and advising on commercial contracts. She is a strong proponent of Plain English drafting.
Sarah presents guest lectures for the University of Otago’s Advanced Company Law and Banking Law classes. She has presented seminars for the New Zealand Law Society and written for numerous legal publications.
Sarah is a Trustee of the Otago Youth Wellness Trust, Chair of the Cancer Society Spring Ball organising committee and is on the Tahuna Normal Intermediate School Board of Trustees. She is a member of the Institute of Directors.
Who should attend?
This webinar is aimed at Manager/Partner level