Employment and COVID-19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccination policies in business crossover a number of areas of law: Government regulations, health and safety, employment law and more…
Succession Planning: Have you planned for the future?
You know all of the ins and outs of your industry. You know the strategy. But have you considered who will be running your business in 5-10 years time?
Franchise agreements are not evil, but the devil is in the detail
The franchise agreement can be intimidating even to the seasoned entrepreneur. Understanding the fine print could help you avoid trouble in future.
Understanding your Lease End obligations
What the lease requires of the tenant and what may be required to put the premises back to a suitable condition for reletting can vary greatly.
Key considerations before granting a sublease
Surplus office, retail or warehousing space? If you are thinking of subletting, here are some key things to consider before granting a sublease.
What’s changing with the Privacy Act 2020?
A new Privacy Act 2020 will come into effect on 1 December. A lot has changed since the Privacy Act first came into effect in 1993.
Commercial rent relief available for eligible businesses
If you are a commercial tenant still battling with your landlord who has refused you rent relief during lockdown, this law change will interest you.
Commercial Leasing Law
Commercial Leasing Law: As COVID-19 bites into NZ businesses, you may have questions about your commercial lease. It’s important to get legal advice.
Decision Making: Who decides when you no longer can?
Written by Katrina Kendall, a Senior Solicitor at Wynyard Wood in our Warkworth office. If you would like to discuss anything in this article further, please contact her on 09 422 2186 or [...]
Securing Tenant Obligations with Bank Guarantees
Wynyard Wood Partner, ARTHUR CHUNG explains why bank guarantees should be the preferred form of security of tenant’s obligations in commercial leases. The biggest risk faced by landlords in commercial leasing is tenant [...]
Working Mums: Tips to Achieve Work Life Balance!
With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to think of all the working mums out there. We make up a third of all women working in New Zealand so we’re an important [...]
Ever Wondered About the Laws on Easter Trading?
Significant changes to the law around Easter trading in 2016 allowed individual councils to determine whether shops were allowed to open on Easter Sunday within their district.