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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.
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.
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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.
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Assignment of commercial leases
A common question that comes up with commercial premises is what happens to the lease when a tenant sells their business.
Neighbourhood subdivisions
As urban land becomes more expensive, landowners and developers are constantly looking for ways to get the most value out of their land.
Business briefs
Companies Act reforms announced:A suite of changes aim to improve fairness and the ease of doing business in New Zealand.
Embracing Tikanga Māori in your commercial contracts
Seeking ways to respect and incorporate differences into business practices
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.
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.
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 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.
Over the fence
Service tenancies on the farm; Checking terms of engagement regarding liability; Farm lease coming to an end – what’s required?
The future of indoor pig farming
Concerns that policy is threatening indoor pig farming