What’s Mine Is Yours. But Is It Really?
Making the decision to live with your partner is an exciting time. It is a big step, but also requires some legal foresight. The law in New Zealand creates a…
Do You Need A Legal Health Check?
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…
Employment Law Update – Top 10 Covid-19 Questions Answered
With the country half way through the 4th week of lockdown, here are some of the most common queries we have received: Can I make staff use sick leave during…
Covid-19 Update – Construction Contracts
The Government has issued guidance for what the Level 4 lockdown triggered by Covid-19 means for NZS3910 based contracts. The guidance advisory issued to public procuring agencies is that contractors…
Covid-19 – Government Announce Free Business Advice To Help Businesses Stay Afloat
New measures announced are part of a continuing effort by the government to support small and medium sized businesses stay in business during the current global pandemic. In addition to…
Residential Landlords And Tenants – What You Need To Know About Law Changes Under Covid-19
Thursday 26th March was the start of New Zealand’s move to Alert Level 4 lockdown, with the Government asking all New Zealanders to stay at home. But what happens if…
Stay Sharp April 2020 – Covid-19 Edition
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…
Commercial Property Leases – What’s Fair During Covid-19?
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…
Contracting Amidst Coronavirus
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…
Is Your Family Trust Past Its Use By Date?
A recent article published by stuff.co.nz highlights that many family trusts established in the 1980s and 1990s may no longer be needed due to changes in circumstances and upcoming changes…