With the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown now in place, we’re receiving queries from both commercial property landlords and tenants seeking to clarify their obligations during this unprecedented event. There is no “one size fits all” answer, and this will depend on the wording of your particular lease. For those with leases using the Auckland District…
Coronavirus (COVID-19), or more specifically, the emergency measures put in place to prevent its spread, is impacting the global economy. Travel restrictions, office and factory closures, and government enforced quarantine requirements have seen substantial business and operational disruptions across the world, and New Zealand is no exception. At a contractual level, the disruption caused by…
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…
It should be called ‘the missing link’. A project announced and consented during the previous National Government’s tenure, and quietly cancelled by the Greens and Labour after their election win. It certainly created uncertainty and inconvenience for some of our clients who had land interests in the proposed road corridor, and has kept me in…
Last month, the main form that lawyers and real estate agents use for sale and purchase of property changed. The new form incorporates changes in case law, technological changes and better reflects real world practices. The changes we consider most likely to affect clients buying or selling are as follows: 1. Chattels and Warranties Under…
Recent amendments to the Takeovers Act 1993 and Takeovers Code will be a welcome relief to many small Code companies. These changes add a threshold below which the Code will not apply to unlisted companies. This will save small unlisted companies (and their lawyers) from the rigours of deciphering the Code and the associated compliance…
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…
Often, we think of the elderly when considering putting enduring powers of attorney in place – but the reality is that everyone should have one. Having an EPA means you choose upfront who you would like to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to make them for yourself due to…
House and land packages are a commonplace transaction in Tauranga due to the amount of residential subdivisions in our region. We are seeing increasing numbers of our clients buying off the plan and it is important to get good legal advice before you sign anything. A number of items should be checked out to ensure…
If you’re are a commercial landlord, the requirement to have an Asbestos Management Plan in place may have slipped under your radar. New legislation was introduced on 4 April 2016 (the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016) and, from 4 April 2018, a Landlord can face a fine for being in breach of…