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
Commercial
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...
11 Mar
Sweet Judgment for Honey Bees
The recent Court of Appeal decision in 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited NZCA 122 confirms the New Zealand posi...
12 Dec
Certainty on Non Oral Modification Clauses
In the recent decision of Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited , the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the e...
12 Dec
Back from the Dead: Restoring a Company from the Companies Register
New Zealand’s Registrar of Companies will take steps to remove companies from the Companies Register in a number of situations, includi...
12 Dec
Companies Act Changes: NZ Director Essential
All companies registered in New Zealand will soon be required to have one director who either:Lives in New Zealand, or lives in an enfo...
12 Dec
New Obligations For Law Firms In Relation To Money Laundering
The Anti Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (“Act”) comes into full force on 30 June 2013. The objects of...
12 Dec
Commercial Leases & Lease Inducement Payments
If you are a landlord of a commercial premises or are negotiating a new tenancy, it is important to be aware that due to the rising tre...
12 Dec
Your Legal Checklist for Starting and Developing a Successful Business
A drive to succeed and a preparedness to work hard are often important motivators for people to start up their own business.
A busines...
12 Dec
Directors’ Liability for Reckless Trading
All directors need to be aware of the statutory duty they owe to the company not to trade recklessly and of their potential personal li...