Browsing by Author "Perera, Samanthi L."

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How Can Consumers Be Better Protected when Using Distance Selling Methods?
(Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2010) Perera, Samanthi L.
Historically, trading of goods and services for consumption occurred at the local level, where buyers and sellers met in a physical location – the local market. Trust in the transactions was established through long-held tradition, close relationship and mutual co-operation. The products needed for everyday life were uncomplicated and produced locally. As a result of the modernisation of many economies after the Industrial Revolution, and the resulting economic surge through industrialisation, urbanisation, globalisation and the coming of the Information Age, many modern economies have developed a new form of market place. Therefore, all aspects of the trading of goods and services for consumption can now take place at a distance, without the buyer and seller needing to meet. While both buyers and sellers have become comfortable with exchanging goods and services in this manner, laws protecting the New Zealand consumer are still based on traditional direct selling methods.
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Should a New Zealand Company Favour Arbitration under the SIAC or the HKIAC Rules?
(Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2011) Perera, Samanthi L.
International Commercial Arbitration takes place constantly, throughout the globe and is fast replacing traditional modes of dispute resolution such as litigation as the preferred mode of dispute resolution by states and corporations. This Research Essay explores the rise of International Commercial Arbitration Centres in Asia mainly focussing on Singapore International Arbitration centre and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. It further illustrates with detailed explanation, as to why New Zealand firms should favour International Commercial Arbitration at either of above two centres in Pacific Asia region over and above many other Asian arbitration centres such as Australia, Malaysia, China, India etc. It includes a comparison between Singapore International Arbitration Centre and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. Furthermore, it attempts to highlight the past and the present developments of legislations and precedents through cases decided and passed by the respective countries. This essay shows how these developments would benefit a New Zealand Company who chooses an arbitration venue from one of these two centres.