Janine McTainsh, Author at Sharp Tudhope

Stay Sharp June 2017

30 June 2017

The recent global cyber attack has kept many businesses on tenterhooks this week, with the Port of Tauranga using manual systems to process Maersk vessels. We are lucky that our security infrastructure is strong, but it's a timely reminder for us all to be vigilant when communicating online. In this edition, Law Clerk, Samantha Mangino...

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Company Law – Signing Up As A Company Prior To Incorporation

16 June 2017

On occasion, people sign documents in the name of or on behalf of a company that does not exist, but with the intent to form that company in the very near future. Do you think this plausible? The answer is yes. Are you thinking of signing a contract in the name of or on behalf...

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Stay Sharp February 2017

27 February 2017

The lazy summer days are coming to an end, the kids are back at school and the team are all on deck, recharged and ready to take on 2017. In this edition of Stay Sharp, Senior Solicitor Jenny Glubb provides an update on Enduring Powers of Attorney, we profile our immigration law team and Partner,...

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Penalty Payments Under Contracts

15 February 2017

Anybody who enters into contracts as part of a construction contract will be familiar with the idea of "liquidated damages". These clauses outline the amount of money which is payable by a party who breaches the contract. The amount payable under a liquidated damages clause is meant to be a genuine pre-estimate of the damage...

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Enduring Powers Of Attorney – Changes Are Coming

27 January 2017

Amended regulations for Enduring Powers of Attorney will come into force on 16 March. The regulations will include new plain language Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) forms and a plain language explanation of the effects and implications of entering into an EPA. There are two types of EPAs: Property - covers your money and property...

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Changes To Skilled Migrant Visas

20 January 2017

Solicitor Michelle Urquhart was interviewed recently on her views in relation to the recent changes. Read the story here.

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Stay Sharp December 2016

22 December 2016

December has flown by and with the Christmas rush in full effect we aim to keep this newsletter short and sweet. With retail sales booming, Law Clerk, Alexia Grindle clarifies your rights in relation to exchanging goods and we introduce new recruit, Property Solicitor, Lauren Qiu. There's a reminder to those who own rental property...

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Fmca Transition Period Ends

2 December 2016

As of yesterday, 1 December 2016, the 2 year transition period under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 ("FMCA") officially came to an end. Now, all offers of financial products (such as shares) must be made under the FMCA and the Securities Act 1978 is put to bed. Gone are the days of lengthy Prospectus...

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Selling A Unit Title? Here’s What You Need To Know

16 November 2016

Are you looking at buying or selling an apartment? If so, there are key provisions of the Unit Titles for information disclosure which you need to be aware of. Note: these rules cannot be contracted out of if and when you decide to sell up and move on. Unlike your average property transaction, there are...

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Consumer Exchange Law

9 November 2016

Heading into the most popular purchasing season of the year means it is the perfect time for a refresher on your consumer exchange rights. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 sets out the law around returns where a product is faulty or does not perform as advertised. However, it does not provide for the return of...

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