We were delighted to host the Privacy Commissioner at our offices last week, where he gave a detailed presentation and overview of the Privacy Act 2020 which will take effect from 1 December 2020. If you are in business and collecting personal information from clients you need to understand your obligations in relation to keeping…
The most significant change in New Zealand trust law in more than 60 years is almost here with the Trusts Act 2019 to come into effect in January 2021. With this law change comes increased obligations for trustees and clearer right for beneficiaries. We recommend clients with active trusts to undertake a review to determine…
As we settle back into the office and our new normal, there are are number of staff movements to communicate. This month we farewell two of our longest serving team members – Paul Washer and John Meldrum. Both have made significant contributions to the firm during their tenure. We wish them all the best in…
From Monday 18th May our offices will open to clients under strict Covid-19 Level 2 protocols. From Thursday this week, our management team will be busy putting in place safety measures for staff and clients so that those who need to come in and meet with us can do so in a safe manner. Whilst…
We are seeing increasing commentary in relation to the property market that suggests post-lockdown, investors may be looking to free up cash by offloading investment property. With bank lending rates at record lows, it will be a first home buyer’s market. For those looking to purchase their first home, our team can assist with KiwiSaver…
Covid-19 has the world focussed on our physical health, with good reason. During this time of uncertainty, we also should be thinking about our “legal health”. A quick check you can do from the comfort of your own home, is to ask yourself: Do you have a Will? If so, is it still relevant and…
What a chaotic and stressful end to the financial year it has been. Sharp Tudhope care about the health and safety of our clients, staff and community and we are hopeful you are all managing to stay sane and safe, wherever you are. Our team remains fully operational, via home offices, and available to help…
Sharp Tudhope are delighted to congratulate commercial partner, Richard Hoare on being named as one of NZ Lawyer Magazine’s Rising Stars for 2020. The Rising Stars 2020 list celebrates young professionals who have made an impact in their firm and the wider profession during their career to date. Richard is an experienced M & A…
Our team care about the welfare of animals in the community and recently, Senior Solicitor, Samantha Mangino came accross a local organisation, Rescue Revive Rehome who are in need of help. As the name suggests, “RRR” are an animal rescue organisation. Run by three local ladies, RRR take in animals who have been neglected and…
Earlier this year we had the pleasure of working with STEM Wana Trust to help them achieve Registered Charity Status and in turn, deliver a world class STEMFest in Tauranga during October. In this case study, STEMFest founder Tia Lush describes her experience working with Sharp Tudhope. Read on to find out how STEMFest came…