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You need to know what to do. We specialise in estates and Wills. It can be devastating and unfair to be left out of a Will or not adequately provided for.
Acting for both employers and employees, we can advise on how to get the best possible outcomes.
We assist with the establishment and effective maintenance of companies, trusts and a whole range of business structures.
We specialise in assisting clients with buying and selling property, both for personal residence and investment.
Our extensive experience in representing Maori individuals, whanau, hapu, iwi and organisations enables us to focus on the relevant issues and assist with sensible solutions.
We specialise in a wide range of family law matters including issues that arise from relationships, both in separation situations and asset protection.
We provide practical advice on commercial contracts including drafting and negotiating, on commercial structures, purchases and sales of businesses and corporate governance.
We advise on all aspects of unit titled properties or apartments, including for buyers, sellers and Bodies Corporate. Our expert property team can give clear advice about the requirements of the applicable law including the rules about disclosure required under the Unit Titles Act.
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Columns from Kapi-Mana News, The Wellingtonian, Business Advisor, Law Talk and others.
Challenging a will can be a tricky business
Entitlements for employees
Get new home papers correct
Include online accounts in Will
Options for governance entities
Estate planning tips for blended families
Formal agreements vital in separation
Ways to resolve a commercial dispute
What are a casual employee's rights
Shared care - how it affects your children
Financial support after a separation
What to watch for when buying a house
Important employment law changes
Good governance saves problems later
More emphasis on Health & Safety
Why it's important to keep records
Separation and property division
The ins and outs of disaster insurance
Pay equity comes under the microscope
Societies Act about to get an overhaul
How to recover undisputed debts
Enforcing court orders for payment
Why a good contract is so important
Choosing - a conveyancer or a lawyer?
Focus on workplace health and safety
Vital to read the insurance fine print
Protecting your business identity
Making sure your affairs are in order
Watch out for staff Christmas parties
Health & safety in the workplace
Vital steps when buying apartments
Focus on health and safety at work
How to raise a personal grievance
Dealing with suspected fraud at work
Preventing fraud in the workplace
Why Shareholder Agreements are vital
Requesting information from a school
Don't ignore workplace bullying
Less pain Debt collecting made easier
Mistakes make it harder to collect debts
Court challenges to wills more common
Selling a Business: understanding the warranties you give to the buyer
Charges over assets on the Personal Property Securities Register
Shareholder Agreements Vital for Smooth Business Operations
Apartment sellers have legal obligations (Business Advisor Nov-Dec 2015)
Health & Safety at Work Act (Business Advisor Sept-Oct 2015)
Buying or selling a property owned by a Family Trust (Business Advisor Sept-Oct 2015)
6 Vital Things you must know about the Construction Contracts Act (Business Advisor May-June 2015)
5 Compliance tips for Businesses to avoid criminal liability for unsubstantiated representations
Good Discipline August/September 2014 (318kb)
Compensation suggested for Ministry of Transport fraud whistleblowers (Stuff - 20 July 2017)
Lessons from the Warin case: Avoiding the 'bank of mum and dad' turning into a property gifthorse (Stuff - 05 May 2017)
Limited Partnerships are an option for running joint business ventures (The Property Lawyer - Nov 2016 - Volume 17 Issue 2)
Resolving Nazi-era looted art disputes by ADR processes (Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Bulletin 2016 Vol 3 No4)
Mistaken authentication of a forgery (Lawtalk 886 April 2016)
Art and about: recent happenings (Lawtalk 873 September 2015)
Provenance makes perfect (Lawtalk 866 June 2015)
Artist resale royalties: the debate resumes (Lawtalk 863 April 2015)
New Law - Do not make an exhibition of yourself
Keep trade secrets hush-hush - 30 May 2017
Steps to stop harassment - 25 April 2017
Problems with wills and estates - 18 April 2017
Purchasing a business - 28 March 2017
Occupation of the family home - 21 March 2017
Probation and casual workers - 14 March 2017
Employment performance - 28 February 2017
Payments for construction - 14 February 2017
Negotiating to settle disputes - 7 February 2017
Court is often the last resort - 31 January 2017
Compensation from tenants - 24 January 2017
What makes a not-for-profit - 20 December 2016
Building report and LIM vital - 13 December 2016
Earthquakes - pay & tenants - 6 December 2016
Types of enduring power of attorney - 29 November 2016
The value of an up-to-date will - 15 November 2016
Setting up a charitable trust - 8 November 2016
Challenging a will can be a tricky business - 1 November 2016
Terms of trade - train staff to get it right the first time - 18 October 2016
Understand what you're signing - 11 October 2016
Update your will after separating - 4 October 2016
Protecting your business - 27 September 2016
Health and Safety for landlords - 13 September 2016
Making changes to your will - 6 September 2016
Entitlements for employees - 30 August 2016
International students' code - 23 August 2016
Insurance not so straightforward - 16 August 2016
Health and Safety and home accidents - 9 August 2016
Tips for buying a business - 2 August 2016
Electrical safety in the workplace
25 August 2015 (93kb)
Buying a car - know your rights 21 July 2015 (83kb)
The questions that are off limits during a job interview 14 July 2015 (92kb)
Preparation vital when dealing with your lawyer 30 June 2015 (110kb)
How to deal with bullying in schools 23 June 2015 (147kb)
Is your police history private? 16 June 2015 (65kb)
Tips for buying a business 9 June 2015 (57kb)
Clear commercial language 2 June 2015 (41kb)
Understanding commercial lease jargon 26 May 2015 (47kb)
Holiday pay sick leave and safety 19 May 2015 (53kb)
Workers basic rights 12 May 2015 (60kb)
Maintaining smooth building procedures 5 May 2015 (66kb)
Apartment sellers have legal obligation 28 April 2015 (37kb)
Bad workplace behaviour 21 April 2015 (72kb)
The case of the schoolboy rowers 7 April 2015 (59kb)
Your holiday pay entitlements 31 March 2015 (50kb)
The reverse mortgage problem 24 March 2015 (56kb)
Workplace protocols redefined 17 March 2015 (100kb)
The rights and wrongs of trespass 10 March 2015 (310kb)
What happens to debt when you separate 3 March 2015 (60kb)
Know the obligations when making a Will 24 February 2015 (68kb)
Terms of trade vital but make them fair 17 February 2015 (511kb)
Mixing charity and politics 10 February 2015 (48kb)
Contracting Out Agreements – an option to protect your assets 3 February 2015 (40kb)
The importance of an up-to-date will 27 January 2015 (58kb)
When to use Ombudsman service 20 January 2015 (111kb)
Marriage can make Wills invalid 13 January 2015 (42kb)
Splitting relationship property 16 December 2014 (333kb)
Proper trust arrangements vital 9 December 2014 (425kb)
Proper trust arrangements vital 2 December 2014 (56kb)
Role of the insurance ombudsman 25 November 2014 (390kb)
Keeping up with employment laws 18 November 2014 (580kb)
Adoption – the legal framework 11 November 2014 (47kb)
A landlords rights and responsibilities 4 November 2014 (61kb)
Banking disputes help on offer 28 October 2014 (367kb)
Tenants rights and obligations 21 October 2014 (37kb)
The Privacy Commissioner – what you need to know 14 October 2014 (86kb)
Solving those employment blues 30 September 2014 (41kb)
Resolving issues through the Tenancy Tribunal 23 September 2014 (90kb)
Dying has an effect on social media too 16 September 2014 (73kb)
Health & Disability Commission 10 September 2014 (37kb)
Liquor laws catch community events 29 August 2014 (447kb)
Illegal downloading can be costly 12 August 2014 (35kb)
Clarity correctness required 5 August 2014 (468kb)
Extended warranties rules offer more rights 29 July 2014 (57kb)
When the marriage comes to an end(br>21 July 2014 (39kb)
Importance of Enduring Power of Attorney 15 June 2014 (43kb)
Starting up a company 8 July 2014 (64kb)
How to avoid bad debtors 17 June 2014 (62kb)
Buy a home not a headache 10 June 2014 (59kb)
Employees who lie on their CVs 3 June 2014 (56kb)
Consumer laws get a big boost – fines go up 27 May 2014 (68kb)
Parents can help but need to be careful 20 May 2014 (62kb)
The best ways to resolve a dispute 13 May 2014 (61kb)
Parental leave – know your rights 29 April 2014 (80kb)
Protection of trees – what can you cut 15 April 2014 (60kb)
What to know when preparing your Will 8 April 2014 (105kb)
Returning goods – knowing your rights 1 April 2014 (74kb)
Key information on Holidays Act 25 March 2014 (72kb)
Whys and wherefores of KiwiSaver scheme 18 March 2014 (71kb)
Social networking traps to avoid in the workplace 11 March 2014 (54kb)
The breakup basics 4 March 2014 (70kb)
The whys and wherefores of property agreements 25 February 2014 (104kb)
How to sort out trade agreements 18 February 2014 (40kb)
Bringing a claim to a court or tribunal 11 February 2014 (30kb)
Shareholder contracts 4 February 2014 (78kb)
Your rights over sick leave 28 January 2014 (51kb)
Building covenants – what to be aware of 14 January 2014 (70kb)
Flexi-time – the pros and cons 10 December 2013 (71kb)
Fences and trees – more queries 26 November 2013 (58kb)
What family trusts do 19 November 2013 (62kb)
When to get a Will and why 12 November 2013 (41kb)
Neighbours at war on paying for fence 5 November 2013 (51kb)
When work restructures 22 October 2013 (59kb)
House insurance changes 15 October 2013 (58kb)
Neighbours at war 1 October 2013 (54kb)