With the constantly changing legal environment of today, it is important to stay informed of all major developments. See here for articles on the latest news from our team of experts.
Cybersecurity in 2016: Do you know your obligations?
A cyberattack can be a major problem for businesses of all size. A lawyer can help you revive your contract to ensure you are protected.
Is earthquake strengthening a part of health and safety?
As the new health and safety Act has come into effect, landlords need to be aware of how new legislation can effect their new obligations under the Act.
Temporary Retirement
In brief, this is a type of temporary retirement option for applicants wishing to enjoy temporary retirement in New Zealand.
Buying a unit at a retirement village: What do you need to know
Purchasing property in a New Zealand retirement village comes with a number of legal conditions that are set out by the legislative framework.
13 Digits: universal unique identifier for businesses
13 Digits: universal unique identifier for businesses If you’ve looked at your Companies Office registration since December 2013 you’ll have seen that (without having to do anything) your company now has a 13 [...]
FAQ: Relationship property agreements
A relationship property agreement can protect your assets from equal distribution in the event of separation, divorce or death.
How recent and future legislative changes affect Auckland developers
As Auckland continues its unprecedented population growth, a number of government agencies are making an effort to govern expansion through legislation.
4 employment myths that require debunking
Employment law is complex and there are a number of myths that circulate among workers and employers alike. Do you know what is fact and what is fiction
The Due Diligence Duty Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (“the Act”) will come into effect on 4 April 2016. We are awaiting the release of Work Safe’s formal guidance document in early 2016 which [...]
How Will The Health And Safety At Work Act 2015 Affect My Business?
The highly debated Health and Safety at Work Bill has passed through the parliamentary process and will become law on 4 April 2016. Regulations to support the new law will be passed before [...]
Evicting a Commercial Tenant
The Property Law Act 2007 (“the PLA”) sets out a process that must be followed before a commercial tenant can be evicted, and the lease terminated. The PLA process, even in cases where [...]
Security Interests
Anyone dealing with personal property commercially should be aware of the following. Property can be something you can see and touch or it could be something intangible, like a debt. If the property [...]
Good Times For Suppliers
In the normal course of business, suppliers provide goods and services to a company, give credit, chase the debt and finally get paid. But sometimes they are faced with the problem of a [...]
R & D Tax Break: A new Proposal
R & D Tax Break : A new Proposal The cry is for the New Zealand to move from a commodity to a research and development based economy. There are some signs that [...]
Corporate Compromises: Creditors, Preferences and Classes
Corporate Compromises: Creditors, Preferences and Classes The Court of Appeal recently decided Strategic Finance Limited (in receivership and liquidation) v Bridgman & Sanson and CIR [2013] NZCA 357, 9 August 2013. It defines [...]