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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…

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…

Commercial Property Landlords And Tenants – What The Latest Government Announcement Means For You

The government has announced a suite of new measures to provide relief for small and medium businesses. New legislation will be introduced on 27 April 2020 which will extend timeframes…

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…

Covid-19 – Insolvency Relief For Struggling Businesses

This article was co-authored by Richard Hoare and Ryan McMaster. As we enter yet another week of lockdown, some company directors may find themselves casting a nervous eye over their…

Hamish Murray - Property Lawyer - Sharp Tudhope

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…