Can AI help with a pre-nup, separation agreement or relationship property dispute? Understand the risks of relying on AI for legal advice in New Zealand.
Can an executor or trustee's decision be challenged? A 2026 Court of Appeal case highlights when courts may intervene in estate and trust disputes.
Buying an investment property as your first property? Understand the KiwiSaver, finance, ownership and legal issues to consider before you buy.
How is property divided if your spouse or de facto partner dies? And how does any contracting out agreement impact this?
How much does it cost to subdivide property in NZ? Understand the surveying, Council, infrastructure, legal and other costs to budget for.
Owed money by a company? Learn what a statutory demand is, when it can be used, the legal requirements, and how it can help recover unpaid debts.
Thinking about subdividing your property for your children? Understand the subdivision, financing, title and other considerations before you start.
Thinking about signing a personal guarantee? Learn how personal guarantees work, the risks involved, when they can be enforced, and how to protect yourself.
Thinking about subdividing your property in NZ? Learn what's involved, how long it can take and what to consider before you start.
Using AI tools like ChatGPT during a legal dispute could put legal privilege at risk. Learn when privilege applies, how it can be lost, and how to protect confidential information.
When buying a home, the word "deposit" can be confusing because it is used in two different and distinct ways.
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 came into force on 21 February 2026 and introduces a series of significant changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”).
Being left out of a parent’s Will — or receiving less than you expected — can be both surprising and distressing. The law in New Zealand provides that, in many cases, this may not be the end of the matter.
In our experience, estate disputes are rarely unexpected. They tend to arise where known risk factors—such as estrangement, informal caregiving arrangements, or uneven provision in a will—have not been addressed clearly during lifetime.
It is a common question for business owners: do we really need a contract, or can we rely on trust?
For many business owners, succession planning is one of the most important – and often most delayed – decisions they will make.
A trade mark is a sign that distinguishes your goods or services from those of other businesses. At its simplest, it is what allows customers to recognise your brand in the marketplace.
In the realm of civil and family litigation, the decision to settle a dispute rather than pursue a judicial outcome is often framed as a tactical choice
If you are buying, selling, or investing in residential property in New Zealand, the bright-line test NZ is one of the first tax rules to check.
Buying a franchise can be a great way to go into business with the backing of an established brand and operating system.
Fortunately, New Zealand law provides a clear and structured court process that allows your matter to progress — even without the other person’s cooperation
If you're considering ending your marriage or civil union, it’s important to understand the legal process involved.
If you want to let someone else use your brand, software, copyright material, trade mark, or other valuable business asset, the answer is often yes.
A registered trade mark is often one of the most effective ways to protect the identity you are building in the market, whether that is your business name, brand name, logo or slogan.
If you are starting a new business, launching a product or rebranding an existing venture, one of the first questions to ask is: is this brand name safe to use?
If you have ever signed a commercial contract , loan or lease with someone else, there is a good chance you have agreed to be jointly and severally liable.
From the 5th of October 2023, all registered charitable entities in New Zealand became subject to a new statutory duty to review their governance procedures.
