The case of Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited v Yan has been one of the highest profile cases in the last number of years. This case involves one of...
Now that the worst of winter seems to have passed and the property market is heating back up, it’s time to look at one of the questions our property team i...
Have you ever wondered what your social media is worth? Here’s what you need to know about social media accounts as an asset. Social media is everywhere. Nea...
Too often, as lawyers, we find ourselves engaged in a business sale where the parties, or their advisers, have neglected to consider the implications of the ...
Are you going to have to pay up to 33% resident land withholding tax on your next property sale? There are now laws in place to ensure that offshore persons...
How can you keep your software idea confidential & safe? The simplest and most complete answer to this question is to keep your product or program to yoursel...
Wellington and the upper South Island recently experienced an unprecedented earthquake, causing serious disruption to life in the CBD. Many businesses are st...
The majority of lease arrangements are entered into using the Deed of Lease provided by the Auckland District Law Society. Whether you are a business owner...
You’ve worked hard to make your business what it is, but now you’re ready to move on. So you list it for sale, accept an offer, receive the funds, and hand o...
Company directors should be aware of the changes of the Companies Act 1993 (the’Act’) that became law on 24 June 2014. Some changes took immediate effect, wh...