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To keep up to date with and read about our latest news and events visit here regularly. Our posts will cover events and news that relate directly to our practice, while also updating you on important legal issues and updates.

August 26, 2022

Thinking of Buying a Business?

Buying a business can be both exciting and daunting. It is likely to be one of the biggest decisions of […]
August 16, 2022

Clarity around power of attorney medical certificates

In recent years the medical condition of a donor under a power of attorney has become increasingly important and therefore […]
August 1, 2022

A review of cross-lease issues

It is said that a cross-lease is one of the most complicated forms of property ownership. A cross-lease title creates […]
July 22, 2022

Guarantees – Discussing anti-discharge clauses

Most guarantees have an “anti-discharge” clause, these clauses are designed to prevent a guarantor from being discharged from liability and […]
July 4, 2022

Overview of the Official Information Act 1982

The Official Information Act (“the Act”) came into effect in 1982 in order to repeal the 1951 Official Secrets Act, […]
July 1, 2022

Why you should consider getting a will (even if you think you’re too young for one)

Many people assume that Wills are for those who are older and possess a large amount of assets. What they […]
June 23, 2022

Rollover relief to the Brightline rule

The Brightline property rule applies to properties purchased after 1 October 2015. It looks into what period the property was […]
June 3, 2022

New guidance on discretionary payments under the Holidays Act 2003

The Holidays Act 2003 (HA) sets out that employers must take into account ‘gross earnings’ when calculating payments for holidays. […]
May 31, 2022

Changes to Kāinga Ora First Home Grant

Changes to Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities’ (“Kāinga Ora”) first home products were recently announced as a part of […]