Buying property together? Understanding ownership options
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common So, you’ve found the dream home, or at least one you can afford, and you’re buying it with someone else. Whether it’s your partner,…
The on-going Uber Dispute: The ball is now in the Supreme Court… or is it?
How the Uber case and a proposed ‘gateway test’ could reshape contractor law This article follows our earlier update on the Court of Appeal’s ruling that four Uber drivers were…
Enduring Powers of Attorney – What are they and why do I need them?
Why Wills Aren’t Enough: Planning for Incapacity Let’s say you have taken the time recently to sign a Will with your lawyer. You tuck it away in a drawer and…
Team members step up Sharp Tudhope
We’re pleased to announce the promotion of four members of our legal team. Benji Crossley and Lucy Nolan have been promoted to Associate, while Hannah Cull and Kate Bennett have…
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…