Voidable transactions

Most people in business know there is a substantial risk of not being paid by a company that goes into liquidation unless they have a
secured debt. However, a payment made by a company before it goes into liquidation may also be at risk of being clawed back.

Gifford Devine - Will-making when you have overseas assets

Will-making when you have overseas assets

For New Zealanders with overseas assets, ensuring your estate planning arrangements are in order requires careful thought and consultation with us and a tax expert herein New Zealand, as well as in the countries in which those assets are located.

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.