ACFE Christchurch Event: For the Record: The Evolving Role of Expert Evidence in New Zealand

When: 21 October 2026 4:30 PM, NZDT
Where: Deloitte, Level 4, 151 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch

We are pleased to be able to offer this event as both in-person and online.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

We are excited to welcome Glenn Cooper and Graeme McGlinn to present on recent developments relevant to litigation, expert evidence, and forensic investigations.

Glenn Cooper is a Christchurch barrister sole who previously spent 11 years with Cavell Leitch. Glenn will provide an overview of recent updates to the New Zealand High Court Rules, outlining key changes and their practical implications for legal practitioners, investigators, expert witnesses, and others involved in litigation matters.

Graeme McGlinn is the President of the ACFE Christchurch Chapter and operates his own forensic accounting practice, McGlinn Consulting. Graeme will discuss the implications of these changes for expert reports, including why adherence to APES 215: Forensic Accounting Services is critical in producing independent, robust, and defensible expert evidence. He will also share practical insights into evolving court expectations and common reporting pitfalls.

Event Details

We are offering this event to both attendees in person and online.

The event will commence at 4:30pm with networking and refreshments, followed by the presentation beginning at 5:00pm. For online attendees, the presentation will run approximately from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.

This session is intended to be interactive, and participants are encouraged to ask questions throughout. Time will also be allocated for Q&A at the conclusion of the presentation.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an informative and engaging event.

To register please email Jeremey Hanrahan - jehanrahan@deloitte.co.nz

We look forward to welcoming you to what will be a very interesting and informative event.