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Court of Appeal decision: what happens when builders go bankrupt and leave homes unfinished?

In a recent case, the New Zealand Court of Appeal in Francis v Gross made an important decision about what happens when buyers of unfinished homes – called “pods” or…

Key takeaways from recent ‘reckless trading’ judgement

Insights on reckless trading and director liability: a recent High Court case A recent High Court judgment has shone the light on the ability of creditors to claim against company…

The Court of Appeal finds Uber drivers are employees

Uber drivers classified as employees: Court of Appeal dismisses Uber’s appeal The Court of Appeal has dismissed Uber’s appeal and upheld the 2022 Employment Court decision that four Uber drivers…

Congratulations Brooke Courtney Elite Women 2024

Congratulations to Brooke Courtney, named as one of NZ Lawyer’s Elite Women of 2024 We are proud to share that Brooke Courtney, our Chair of Partners, has been named one…

Sharp Tudhope welcomes Special Counsel Tanya Drummond

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tanya Drummond as Special Counsel, a strategic addition to our Corporate and Commercial team. Tanya joins the firm from Cooney Lees Morgan,…

Preference Shares Explained: What They Mean for Startups and Investors

Investing in an early-stage startup is inherently high risk. One way investors seek to reduce investment risk is by opting for ‘preference shares’ in place of ordinary shares. So, what…

Life changes that require a will update

When Should You Update Your Will? Creating a will is a crucial step in ensuring your estate is managed according to your wishes after you pass away. However, drafting a…

A Necessary Evolution: Government to Review the Companies Act 1993

This post was originally published on LinkedIn as an opinion piece by Richard Hoare. The government is launching a review of the Companies Act 1993. While the Act has been…

NZTA Revives Roads of National Significance: Major Developments Ahead for Tauranga

New Infrastructure Projects to Transform Tauranga: What You Need to Know. The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has recently reintroduced the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) program, marking…

A Seismic Shift for Commercial Investors?

The Court Decision The recent Court of Appeal decision in Weine Family Trust v Tadd Management has significant implications for the commercial and industrial real estate market. This decision overturned…