Gifford Devine - The plight of stepchildren and will-making

The plight of stepchildren

Non-traditional family structures can result in unfair estate outcomes.

Contracting out agreements for relationships late in life

Contracting out agreements for relationships late in life

Contracting out agreements are particularly useful for couples entering into a de facto relationship, or marrying later in life, as both parties are more likely to come to the relationship with more complex financial affairs.

Gifford Devine - Over the fence

Over the fence

Service tenancies on the farm; Checking terms of engagement regarding liability; Farm lease coming to an end – what’s required?

Gifford Devine - The future of indoor pig farming

The future of indoor pig farming

Concerns that policy is threatening indoor pig farming

Photo of the Beehive, Wellington Parliament Building

Budget 2024

What was in it for the rural sector? On 30 May 2024, the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, presented her first Budget.

Gifford Devine - Property Briefs Blog

Property briefs

Finance condition in the agreement; LIM condition; Building report condition

Gifford Devine - Pre-settlement property inspection

Pre-settlement property inspection

When buying a property, you are usually entitled to one pre-settlement inspection. This inspection is typically done during the week before settlement, although it can be completed at any time.

Gifford Devine - Property Speaking - Commercial Leases

Commercial leases

There are many rights and obligations that affect both tenants and landlords at the beginning, during and at expiry or earlier termination of a commercial property lease.

Gifford Devine - Business Briefs

Business briefs

Five companies sentenced over Whakaari/White Island eruption; Navigating financial distress; Commerce Commission win over Viagogo; CCCFA update

Gifford Devine - Can losses be recovered from a faulty building

Can losses be recovered from a faulty building?

The High Court recently found that the construction and insurance sectors can rely on limited liability clauses when defending claims for negligence or breach of contract in commercial projects.