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Tariff cease-fire: a breather for New Zealand exporters – but no time to relax.

Since our last update on US tariffs, there have been several significant developments unfold in the global trade landscape. Here is where things currently stand for New Zealand exporters. New…

Incorporated Societies: Countdown to Re-Registration Under the 2022 Act

What you need to know about updating your constitution and meeting the deadline As most Incorporated Societies should be aware by now, a new legislative framework is in place for…

US Tariffs: Keep Calm, Carry On

There’s been a lot of justified noise around the recent US tariff announcements. Global share markets have seen considerable volatility due to the resulting uncertainty, and exporters around the world…

Financial Markets Authority submissions: clarifying the use of Eligible Investor Certificates

Eligible Investor Certificates: High Court Submissions and Key Implications In recent submissions made to the High Court, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has sought clarification on when eligible investor certificates…

Competition Law Review: Submissions on the Commerce Act 1986

Modernising Competition Law: Our Take on the Commerce Act Review The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has recently called for submissions as part of its review of the…

Time to grow up? Understanding New Zealand’s age of majority

A look at New Zealand’s Age of Majority When does someone legally become an adult in New Zealand? Is it when you get your driver’s licence or when you can…

Alesha Evetts appointed as Partner

The Sharp Tudhope family grows We’re proud to share that Alesha Evetts, who leads our family law team, has been appointed as a Partner at Sharp Tudhope. A Tauranga local,…

Balancing law and sport

At Sharp Tudhope, we take pride in supporting our team both professionally and personally. One of our junior lawyers, Eric Stratton, is also a competitive beach volleyball athlete, and we’re…

What to do when a Trustee loses capacity: A guide for Family Trusts

A Trustee of my Family Trust has lost capacity – what do I do? Trustees are the people who own the trust assets and manage those assets for the benefit…

Bare Trust arrangements: what you need to know before getting started

Bare Trusts When our assets are not owned by a company or in a trust, we usually own our assets in our personal name. However, you can ask someone else…