With the constantly changing legal environment of today, it is important to stay informed of all major developments. See here for articles on the latest news from our team of experts.
De-Banking: Can Political or Social Beliefs Lead to a Denial of Service?
This article critiques de-banking in New Zealand by spotlighting the Gloriavale case, questioning if banks can deny service due to controversial views.
Joint ownership of shares
Shares are a form of property and so they can be owned jointly, that is more than one person can own the same share or shares.
On demand loans and time limits
The Limitation Act 2010 is an important limit on liability claims, limiting them after the expiry of a time period. How that is calculated can be complex.
Equitable Liens Revisited
Podular (Francis v Gross) was appealed to the Court of Appeal ([2024] NZCZ 528). It came to a different view to that reached in the High Court.
Vale Robert (Bob) Eades
On Friday 18th October 2024 Robert (Bob) Eades passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Bob was a former partner at Wynyard Wood from joining in 1978 to retirement in 2020.
Resale Right for Visual Artists Act 2023
The Resale Right for Visual Artists Act 2023 was enacted in August 2023 and will come into force on 1 December 2024.
High Court examines limited liability under the Building Act
Tauranga City Council v Harrison Grierson appears to be the first High Court case that examines whether liability under the Building Act can be limited.
How should artistic copyright be handled by the Property Act?
What happens to artistic copyright if an author or artist is in a personal relationship with another, and the relationship breaks down?
FirstBuild Construction Court Case Further Defines the Lien
FirstBuild Construction court case: the latest in a series of legal cases that are defining the application of equitable liens in the construction sector in real-time.
Incorporating the practice of Muller Law
From 1 November, Wynyard Wood will be welcoming people from Bruce Scott Muller Law onto our team.
Directors’ duties in light of the Mainzeal decision
The Supreme Court has released its decision against Mainzeal’s former directors after a decade-long legal battle. What does it mean for directors?
What Assets Does A Will Cover? And What Does It Not?
Many people assume that a will automatically covers all assets they own at their death. However, this is not necessarily so; there are some important exceptions.
How much does a will cost in New Zealand
For simplicity, let's say Wills are either Simple or Complex. How much a will costs varies based on how straightforward your situation is.
Is Your Trust Valid?
Trusts are complex and require time, effort and knowledge to ensure that they are not only valid on formation but remain valid and fit for purpose.
Cyber Ransom: A Growing Threat
Cyber ransom is very common worldwide and increasingly prevalent as a business risk in New Zealand.