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Strowan Law merged with Pier Law!

Monday, 30 August 2021 13:28

We have expanded! We are delighted to announce that on 1 May 2021 Strowan Law merged with Pier Law. Indira Sirisena and Lisa Kennedy bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our firm, especially in the Family Law area. We now offer a wider range of services to our…

Section Purchases: Why do you need a property lawyer?

Monday, 07 September 2020 11:02

Section Purchases: Why do you need a property lawyer? It is the dream of many New Zealanders to buy a section and build their ideal home, but what starts as an idealistic step towards ‘living the dream’ can turn into a finance guzzling nightmare if you go into it with…

Tips For Employers Considering Redundancy

Monday, 07 September 2020 11:01 Written by Georgia Watts

Tips For Employers Considering Redundancy Click here to learn more about Georgia A lot of businesses within New Zealand are feeling the pressure of the economic impact of Covid-19. If your business is feeling the pressure, we have put together some top tips for an employer considering a redundancy/restructure; Each…

Farm Debt Mediation

Monday, 07 September 2020 11:00 Written by Sue Garmonsway

Farm Debt Mediation Click here to learn more about Sue Garmonsway Dan recently called to talk about some issues he was having on-farm. It’s been a tough season, and the bills are mounting up. Every day there are calls from creditors wanting to be paid, and the Bank Manager is…

Employers, Employees, and COVID-19

Monday, 07 September 2020 10:59 Written by Georgia Watts

Employers, Employees, and COVID-19 Click here to learn more about Georgia What employers and employees need to know about the recent updates to the Wage Subsidy in relation to COVID-19. Firstly, most will be aware by now that employers, self-employed, contractors, charities, incorporated societies, non-government organization, and post-settlement governance entities…

VOIDABLE TRANSACTIONS

Tuesday, 05 November 2019 20:36 Written by David Hoskin

VOIDABLE TRANSACTIONS (OR CLAW BACKS BY LIQUIDATORS) September 16, 2019 Click here to learn more about Dave Vigorously pursuing slow paying debtors does improve prospects of receiving payment. It follows that a creditor that puts the most pressure on a debtor will most likely receive payment before other creditors. When…

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE FTA 1986

Tuesday, 05 November 2019 20:29 Written by Lucy Gould

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE FAIR TRADING ACT 1986: UNFAIR COMMERCIAL PRACTICES October 24, 2019 Click here to learn more about Lucy The Government recently announced its intention to amend the Fair Trading Act (the Act) to between protect both consumers and businesses against unfair commercial practices. The announcement comes in response…

Time to innovate!

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 11:10 Written by Simon Tupman

In this article, Simon Tupman urges law firms to innovate if they want to emerge as the new front-runners from the current economic downturn.

Food for the Soul

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 11:09 Written by Simon Tupman

In this article, Simon Tupman argues that law firms need stronger leadership and meaningful values if they are to adapt successfully to change Recently, I had the privilege of addressing the Association of Legal Administrators' Convention in Texas. As I prepared for the Convention, I took the time to survey…

A Danger of having a Spouse as a Discretionary Beneficiary of a Family Trust

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 11:08 Written by Dennis King Law

www.denniskinglaw.com The recent decision of the New Zealand High Court in the case Petricevic v Legal Services Agency CIV-2011-404-2633 (“the Petricevic case”) highlights one of the dangers of having a spouse as a discretionary beneficiary in a family trust settled by another spouse, or jointly by both matrimonial partners.…

Protection Issues for Professional Trustees

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 11:04 Written by Dennis King Law

www.denniskinglaw.com Many of us in the professions accept the role of trustees of client trusts.The recession has reminded many professional trustees of the inherent risks associated with the office of trustee.

Can I ever be found personally liable in my role as a Director?

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 11:02 Written by Dennis King Law

www.denniskinglaw.com If you are the director of a company in New Zealand, the chances are that you formed that company to limit your own liability, or offered your expertise to the Board in return for remuneration. Either way, your lawyer probably told you that a corporate veil would now shield…

Estate Planning After The Abolition Of Gift Duties

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 10:58 Written by Dennis King Law

www.denniskinglaw.com Introduction Gift duties are scheduled to be abolished from 1 October 2011 by virtue of clause 110 of the Taxation (Tax Administration & Remedial Matters) Bill 2010. Clause 110 of that Bill amends the Estate & Gift Duties Act 1968 by redefining "gift" to mean a relevant disposition of …

What Are The Duties Of Trustees

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 10:56 Written by Dennis King Law

The New Zealand Law Commission is currently reviewing the duties and liabilities of trustees under New Zealand Law. There is no definitive list of duties owed by a trustee to a beneficiary, and the duties which have been identified often overlap and can sometimes therefore be difficult to identify and…

Unit titles Act 2010

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 10:54 Written by Dennis King Law

www.denniskinglaw.com NOVEMBER 2011 (Edition 1)The new disclosure regime contained in the Act has an impact on owners of Unit Titles, Real Estate Agents selling Unit Titles, purchasers of Unit Titles, Conveyancers of Unit Titles and Bodies Corporate. It is important to note that the disclosure regime cannot be contracted out…

Sardine Rage

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 10:51 Written by Ross Thomson

Ross Thomson With the growth in the use of open-plan offices and the resulting reduction of personal work-space, a new term called “Sardine Rage” has emerged. This rage manifests itself when people begin getting frustrated about a barrage of new noises, unwanted smells, territorial disputes and cramped conditions. In this…

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Strowan Law merged with Pier Law!
We have expanded! We are delighted to announce that on…
Section Purchases: Why do you need a property lawyer?
Section Purchases: Why do you need a property lawyer? It…
Tips For Employers Considering Redundancy
Tips For Employers Considering Redundancy Click here to learn more…

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