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 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…
Transforming regions: Funding Opportunities with the new Regional Infrastructure Fund
The new $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is open for applications. The RIF aims to improve New Zealand’s economy by investing in both new and existing infrastructure projects focused…