Dr. Benjamin Liu is a legal expert in artificial intelligence law, insolvency law, and financial markets law. He has a PhD in law, is a qualified solicitor in New Zealand and in England and Wales, and has completed all three exams in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Programme. He previously worked at international law firms and banks. He is now a Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law at the University of Auckland Business School, a Member of the Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association New Zealand (RITANZ), and an Honorary Fellow of the Asian Institute of International Financial Law. He frequently appears in the media and speaks at academic, industry, and public events on issues at the intersection of finance, technology, and law.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bliu003/
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Kelly Zou is a CA ANZ–Chartered Accountant and Certified ERP and Payroll consultant. She delivers high-quality financial system solutions, including implementing and configuring ERP systems to meet complex reporting requirements. Kelly advises on best-practice financial processes, trains end users and finance teams, and manages data migration, validation, and reconciliation during system implementations. She also provides training on financial reports, tax reports, PAYE/PAYG, GST, and budgets across New Zealand and Australia.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-zou-485549105/
We provide in person and online training in AI law, insolvency law, financial law, and accounting. We also offer expert legal insight for educational and research purposes, along with tailored accounting advisory services for individuals and businesses seeking practical and reliable professional support.
Workshops
AI Governance for Corporate Leaders
• 1 hour
• Practical compliance risks
• NZ$ 1,000
Conduct of Financial Institution (CoFI) duty for Product and Compliance Teams
• 1.5 hours
• Practical steps
• Includes template checklist
• NZ$ 1,200
Directors’ Duties in Financial Distress
• Half-day
• Case studies
• NZ$ 2,500
Advisory
• Accounting and compliance advisory, including GST, financial reporting, and small business compliance support.
• High level risk reviews on AI governance, financial conduct expectations, and directors’ responsibilities during financial distress.
Research and Professional Engagement
• Research and policy analysis in AI regulation, financial markets law, and corporate insolvency for law firms, regulators, and industry groups.
• Speaking engagements, seminars, and guest lectures for professional bodies, universities, and corporate events.