Masterclass with Tiaan Nelson, New Zealand Law Review - Contract 21 August 2025

In the MASTERCLASS™ series leading commentators who regularly contribute to the New Zealand Law Review provide updates on recent developments in their specialist fields. Recent developments in contract law in New Zealand, including in relation to contractual discretions, common mistakes and exclusion clauses. Based on forthcoming contract law review for New Zealand Law Review.

Tiaan Nelson is a barrister at Bankside Chambers. He practises in commercial litigation, with particular expertise in disputes involving company law, contracts, corporate insolvency, finance and insurance. He holds LLB(Hons) and BCom degrees from the University of Auckland and an LLM degree from Harvard Law School. Tiaan is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Auckland, where he lectures in advanced private law and litigation skills.