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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.

October 2, 2023

Trade Marks in New Zealand

Trade Marks in New Zealand Trade Marks in New Zealand What is a Trade Mark? A trade mark enables you […]
June 27, 2023

Selling Shares in a Privately Owned Company

Selling Shares in a Privately Owned Company There can be multiple reasons for wanting to sell shares in a privately […]
March 17, 2023

A more competitive grocery market?

A more competitive grocery market? The Grocery Industry Competition Bill (“the Bill”) was introduced in November 2022 under urgency, and […]
November 7, 2022

Attribution vs market salary rules

The introduction of the 39% tax rate for individuals who earn over $180,000 from 1 April 2021 has reignited Inland […]
September 12, 2022

Epidemic Preparedness Notice still in place for commercial leases and mortgages

In May 2020 temporary law changes were made to the Property Law Act 2007 (“the Act”) as part of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 7, 2021

New purchase price allocation rules

The purchase price allocation (“PPA”) income tax rules came into effect on 1 July 2021. These rules are particularly significant […]
May 7, 2020

Access issues – commercial leases during COVID-19 lockdown

Many commercial tenants were forced to close down non-essential businesses during the nationwide lockdown. As a result, many commercial tenants […]