Alternative Dispute Resolutions
In today’s world, arising of disputes between people is extremely common. In New Zealand, the system provides a number of alternative m...
14
Aug
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12
Aug
We are working from home
Our focus is on the wellbeing of our team members, endeavouring as much as reasonably possible to respond to needs of our clients and h...
08
Jun
Sweet Decision for Honey Bees
The recent Supreme Court decision in 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited NZSC 53 confirms the New Zealand positio...
24
Apr
Property Matters during Alert Level 2
The Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society has recommended to the Real Estate Authority that its updated guidance to the i...
17
Apr
COVID19: (In)solving New Zealand’s business crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is seeing widespread impacts on businesses and the economy across the world. Increased insolvency is a continued ...
17
Apr
COVID 19: Uncertain, frustrating times.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global, and completely unprecedented crisis of modern times. New Zealand’s alert Level 4 lockdown has placed...
23
Mar
Overseas Investment – All fine, or in line for a fine?
Pursuant to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (“Act”), “overseas persons” cannot purchase "sensitive land" in New Zealand without the co...
12
Mar
Zero Hour Contracts
What you need to know
Agreed hours of work
If an employee's hours of work are agreed, the parties' employment agreement must state wh...
12
Mar
Some of the Employment Law Changes in 2019
In 2019 we saw a number of changes in employment laws. The changes were mostly focussed on strengthening employees' rights. Some change...
12
Mar
When can a Beneficiary’s interest in a Trust be Relationship Property?
If a spouse or partner is a beneficiary of a trust, then that interest may be of a type sufficient to constitute "property" and capable...