US Tariffs: Keep Calm, Carry On
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…
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…
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…
Richard, A Rising Star In 2020
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…
Tauranga Northern Link – It’s Back On! Or Is It?
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.…
What’s New In Employment Law
The Labour government came in with a long to-do list of changes to employment law. In this article co-authored by Shima Grice and Lucy Nolan we look at what has…