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Is 2026 a wake-up call for your trade mark strategy?
For many businesses, trade marks have traditionally been managed on a “set and forget” basis: filed once, renewed when required, and rarely revisited. However, 2026 may be the catalyst...
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Taxation of cryptoassets for investors in New Zealand
Over the past decade, cryptocurrency, digital assets, or cryptoassets (crypto), have grown in both...
Taxation of cryptoassets and residency in New Zealand
Tax residency and crypto obligations Investors or speculators in cryptoassets (crypto) who have lived...
Taxation of cryptoassets for New Zealand businesses
Crypto trading – when are you in business? Individuals and entities engaged in the...
Blockchain expertise recognised in latest Chambers Global Practice Guide
During the past year, New Zealand’s blockchain market has seen significant activity, emphasising its...
Increasing blockchain adoption across New Zealand sectors
Blockchain adoption in New Zealand is progressing across multiple industries, driven by a mix...
Blockchain technology – our legal landscape
New Zealand’s legal framework is gradually adapting to blockchain innovation, but there remains a...
Lane Neave advises on the sale of Molekulis to Redox Limited
Lane Neave has advised on the New Zealand aspect of the sale of Molekulis...
New Bill aims to foster more balanced consumer credit market
The Government has introduced a further Bill that represents a comprehensive effort to modernise...
Webinar: taxation on cryptocurrencies and crypto transactions
The intersection of crypto, taxation and insolvency is evolving rapidly, and the stakes are...
“Going for Growth” – Active Investor Plus visa refinements expand pool of NZ businesses and funds that can access foreign investment
Refinements to the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa programme that come into effect on...
2024 accolades for Lane Neave in IFLR1000
Lane Neave’s Banking and Financial Services Team has been recognised in two practice areas...
NZ Blockchain technology law evolving at pace
Blockchain is a new concept for a lot of New Zealanders, however the market...
Prestigious recognition in Elite Women 2024 – Evelyn Jones
There’s not only one way to become a successful lawyer, and it’s okay if...
Senior appointments further boost national corporate law bench-strength
Partner Ellen Sewell and Special Counsel Maggie Chang have joined Lane Neave to bring...
Avoid price-fixing or face the cost
Businesses need to distinguish between legitimate competitor collaboration and anticompetitive collusion, or could find...
Clendons joins Lane Neave
Specialist Auckland business and commercial law firm, Clendons Law, has joined national full-service firm...
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Blockchain 2024
When it comes to regulating blockchain and cryptoassets, New Zealand is taking a cautious...
Get smart with smart contracts
The increasing use of smart contracts is saving users time and money, however there...
Change on the horizon for directors? Commission tackling review
A review of directors’ duties and liabilities will hopefully lead to clearer roles for...
AI and Intellectual Property: who owns what?
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is readily becoming a tool for the immediate creation of written...
CCCFA update: new insights into changes
Both lenders and customers are likely to welcome upcoming changes to the Credit Contracts...
Know your food: changes to allergen labelling
Food producers should be aware of recent updates to the Australia New Zealand Food...
Funding update: considering funding arrangements in 2024
With some New Zealand corporates coming under balance sheet/earning pressure arising from high inflation,...
Litigation brought against Z Energy in NZ’s first greenwashing case
Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand, along with Consumer New Zealand and the Environmental...
ComCom files charges against construction companies and directors in first criminal cartel prosecution
Last week the Commerce Commission announced that it has filed criminal charges against two...
Government appoints new Minister for Space
New Zealand has a new Ministerial position, the Minister for Space.  The Hon Judith...
Privacy Commissioner to issue a Privacy Code of Practice on Biometrics
Last week the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) announced that it will issue...
Privacy Amendment Bill bridges gaps in New Zealand’s Privacy Act
Privacy is at the forefront of many minds, particularly in an age where vast...
Minimising Cyber Security Risks
Cyber security breaches and cybercrime are at an all-time high. The techniques used are...
Incorporated Societies Act 2022 – ready for takeoff
On 5 October 2023, the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (2022 Act) and its Regulations...
Government announces review of the CCCFA
On 8 August 2023, the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister announced increased protections for...
DIA Guidance on using Generative AI in the Public Sector
On 26 July 2023 the Department of Internal Affairs (in conjunction with Statistics NZ...
Therapeutic Products Bill enacted
Following the Health Select Committee’s majority report on 13 June, the Therapeutic Products Bill...
WATCH HERE: Key legal issues for crypto/web3 projects
Lane Neave Partners James Cochrane and Andrew Comer recently spent time with David Ding...
FMA proposes standard condition to enhance operational and cyber resilience
On 12 July 2023 the Financial Markets Conduct Authority released a consultation paper on...
Privacy Commissioner consultation on biometrics
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has been looking at the regulation of biometrics...
Government launches public consultation on Customer and Product Data Bill
Towards the end of June 2023, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)...
Time to Have Your Say On Digital Content
Public input is being sought on addressing digital content regulation following the release of...
Roadmap For NZ Space Sector
The New Zealand Space Agency (within the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment) has...
Plan To Enhance $7 Billion Tech Sector
The Government has released the final version of its plan to support and grow...
Terms and conditions: 10 key protections for suppliers
At the time of writing, New Zealand is in a technical recession. High rates...
AI is here: what do NZ businesses need to be thinking about?
On 30 November 2022 ChatGPT was released by artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory, OpenAI,...
Five fantastic benefits of trade mark registration
What is a trade mark? A trade mark is a type of intellectual property...
WATCH HERE: From paint to pixels – TechWeek 2023 with James Cochrane
On 18 May 2023 Lane Neave Partner James Cochrane joined BlockchainNZ’s Alison Mackie and...
Therapeutic Products Bill currently before Parliamentary Select Committee
Background A new regulatory framework for therapeutic products is currently being considered by the...
Australia’s Nature Repair Market Bill tipped to potentially unlock a $137 billion biodiversity market
In 2022, a ‘State of the Environment Report 2021’ (the Report) was released by...
Privacy Commissioner exploring a Biometrics Code of Practice
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is currently exploring whether a privacy Code of Practice is...
The what, how and why of distressed M&A
In this article, we explore some of the key considerations, and legal issues, associated...
LISTEN HERE: Crypto podcast with James Cochrane
What happens to your crypto if your relationship ends? Lane Neave Partner James Cochrane...
Nothing boring about digital assets and intellectual property
Alongside the world-wide takeover of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has come a range...
Customer online reviews: avoiding Fair Trading Act pitfalls
In recognition of the weight consumers place on online reviews, in recent years, both...
Lane Neave achieves a New Zealand first collective bargaining authorisation 
Lane Neave’s Competition and Consumer Protection team recently achieved a resounding success for New...
Risks to industry associations in the current economic climate
With economic trading conditions in New Zealand continuing to deteriorate and inflation currently at...
What does the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 mean for you?
All Societies must re-register by April 2026 or will be struck off the register...
The Long Read: Keeping up with Crypto Influencer Liability
Social media has become an incredibly effective marketing tool for all types of businesses....
Copyright in the employment relationship: made by you, but is it yours?
In a world where content is king, intellectual property (IP) rights rule supreme. So,...
Further CCCFA changes on the horizon
On 2 August 2022, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced that additional...
Ruling clarifies wholesale offers advertising regime
Over the past few years property developers have increasingly relied upon wholesale financing to...
Incorporated Societies Act 2022: an update
By way of an update to our recent articles, the Ministry of Business, Innovation...
What the new CoFI regime means for financial institutions
The Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 (CoFI Act) received Royal assent...
Government relaxes 2021 CCCFA Changes
The Government has recently made some practical (and much welcomed) amendments to the responsible...
New laws tackle objectionable online content
Two Bills dealing with objectionable online content, which we have discussed previously, have now...
MBIE report reviews Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act
The scheduled three-year review of the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 (OSHAA)...
New Retail Payment System Act will benefit merchants and consumers
On 13 May 2022 the Retail Payment System Act 2022 (which was introduced towards...
Bill would establish trust framework for digital identity services
UPDATE: On 5 April 2023 the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Act received Royal...
Is your business ready for the new Unfair Contract Terms rules?
Businesses should be aware of the new laws coming into force that prohibit unfair...
Incorporated Societies Act 2022: a new beginning
Some nine years after the Law Commission released its report “A New Act for...
What the PRC’s new privacy law means for you
Late last year the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...
Electronic Signatures – Are they enforceable?
New Zealand law provides guidance for the use of e-signatures on a variety of...
New IoT Cybersecurity Laws proposed in UK
The UK Government introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI) to Parliament...
Google Ads agreements found to breach cartel laws
A recent decision of the High Court has confirmed that competitors that coordinate with...
Waikato DHB Privacy Breach
Alongside the legislation, the courts have taken a strong stance against the un-consensual use...
Mandatory privacy breach reporting one year on – Privacy Commissioner Insight Report 2021
On 1 December 2020, the Privacy Act 2020 (Act) introduced some new changes to...
OPC releases position on biometrics regulation
On 7 October 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) released its paper...
Discussion Document: ‘Towards a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa’
The ‘Towards a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa’ Discussion Document was released on 6 October...
Adapting the legal landscape for UAVs
In an earlier article we wrote about the Ministry of Transport’s Discussion Document Enabling Drone...
Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill introduced
On 29 September 2021, the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill (Bill) was introduced...
Small trade contracts to be subject to the unfair contract terms regime
On 16 August 2021 the Fair Trading Amendment Bill received Royal Assent. Now the Fair Trading...
Ban on unconscionable conduct in trade to take effect in 2022
Last month the Fair Trading Amendment Bill passed into law. Now the Fair Trading...
Proposed limits on artificial intelligence
On 22 April 2021, the European Commission proposed that the European Parliament and the...
Navigating a competitive business purchase process
We continue to see and hear that it is a “seller’s market” in the...
New frontier in contractual interpretation
The recent Supreme Court decision Bathurst Resources Ltd v L & M Coal Holdings Ltd (Bathurst...
Buying or investing in New Zealand business: update
In news welcomed by overseas businesses looking to expand into New Zealand, the Government...
Private Wire Power Purchase Agreements explained
While Private Wire Power Purchase Agreements (PWPPA) have enjoyed popularity overseas, they have to...
Twists and turns – Mainzeal provides important lessons to directors
The judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in the ongoing proceedings between the...
Legislation addressing harmful online content
Two bills before Parliament which address harmful online content have recently had their first...
Hyndman v Walker – invasion of privacy
New Zealand’s tort for invasion of privacy was recently brought to the Court of...
Enabling drones integration
On 6 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) released its Discussion Document Enabling...
Changes to California’s Consumer Privacy Act
While California is far afield from New Zealand, the recent expansion and strengthening of...
Four Lane Neave Partners named in ‘Best Lawyers’ guide
Four Lane Neave Partners have been honoured in the 2022 edition of The Best...
Overseas investment update
In these times of change and innovation, overseas investment will play a crucial part...
Buying or selling a business? The new purchase price allocation rules you need to know.
If you are planning on buying or selling a business this year, you need...
FMA signals renewed focus on financial product advertising
16 February 2021 is the deadline for submissions on the planned Guidance Note from...
Banking and finance: updates to the CCCFA, Business Debt Hibernation Regime and Business Finance Guarantee Scheme
‘Fit and Proper’ certification All providers of consumer credit (except certain exempt providers, for...
Criminal penalties for anticompetitive collusion – Lane Neave publishes free guide to upcoming law changes
Legislation to criminalise anticompetitive collusion – the Commerce (Criminalisation of Cartels) Amendment Act 2019...
Privacy Act 2020 now in force
The Privacy Act 2020 (Act) came into effect on 1 December 2020. For the...
Offering employees shares in your company? Read on
Traditionally the preserve of tech start-ups and large corporates, we are seeing employee share...
The events of 2020: another reminder that foundation documents matter for your business
Not many people would say that 2020 has been a smooth run. For business...
Debut homes: a warning for directors of financially distressed businesses
The very recent and eagerly waited Supreme Court decision of Debut Homes Limited (in...
A clear warning for directors of financially distressed businesses
The recent and significant Supreme Court decision of Debut Homes Limited (in liquidation) v...
Charities: keeping an eye on your charitable purpose
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has again brought a focus to...
Directors’ fees and benefits – it’s all about fairness
When authorising directors’ fees or other benefits such as salaries or loans, the Board...
Privacy update: COVID-19 and contact tracing
Today, 24 August 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the current Alert Level restrictions...
More support for business under the government’s BFG scheme
The Minister of Finance yesterday announced a number of changes to the Business Finance...
Privacy alert: COVID-19 contact tracing
At 11:59am Wednesday 12 August 2020 the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Levels 3...
A proposed overhaul of the ‘.nz’ domain system
Last month, InternetNZ, which administers the .nz domain name system, released an Options Report,...
Consumer data right – have your say
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on a discussion document...
Schrems II – EU-US cross border data transfers
On 16 July 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued its...
Algorithm charter – a world first!
The New Zealand Government has released its Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand (Charter)....
Opportunistic but not unlawful: when minority shareholders leverage their position for a bigger piece of the pie
The Court of Appeal has recently found that it was opportunistic, but not unlawful,...
Privacy Law seminars – Your world is changing
Parliament has now passed the Privacy Act 2020 and there will be a number...
Unenforceable penalty or protecting a legitimate interest?
Now is a good time to review any damages clauses contained in your commercial...
Are you ready for the new Financial Services legislation?
On 25 June 2020 the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment released...
Online entrepreneurs: legal tips for your e-commerce business
Ever evolving technology solutions designed to connect businesses to a global customer base mean...
Overseas Investment Act changes come into force
Lane Neave’s Corporate team published an article on our website on 18 May 2020...
New privacy laws come into force in December
New privacy laws are now set to come into force on 1 December 2020...
50 Shades of Green: classification and disclosure requirements for green bonds
As we enter into a post COVID-19 New Zealand, alternative investment options may begin...
Concerned about a company’s solvency? What are your options?
Solvency is a key consideration for many directors in the current environment.  If you...
Lane Neave advises MIE Pay on Australian listing
Lane Neave has advised financial and technology company MIE Pay Limited on the New...
Privacy law update: contact tracing and recent High Court case
There have been two recent notable privacy developments.  The first concerns contact tracing obligations...
Insolvency and corporate law relief becomes law
On 15 May 2020 the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 (Act)...
Changes to the Overseas Investment Act
On 13 May 2020, the Governments announced fast tracked changes to strengthen the Overseas...
Funding update: preparing for the ‘new normal’
In our recent update (see here), we discussed a number of practical matters for...
Business as (un)usual: advancing M&A in a COVID-19 crisis
The current COVID-19 crisis has impacted the M&A market both domestically and internationally as...
Regulatory response – financial services and COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in particularly turbulent circumstances for listed issuers and those...
Forced into a bubble – the law behind lockdown
In 2006 the threat of a human outbreak of avian influenza or ‘bird flu’...
Contracting through uncertainty
With New Zealand set to come out of level 4 lockdown next week, many...
COVID-19 – changes to consumer credit and financial services regulation announced
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand’s financial market regulators have recently implemented...
Equity upsides – alternative ways for lenders to support businesses in uncertain times
Recent events have left many businesses in a position where they face an uncertain...
New Privacy Act set for 1 November 2020
You will likely be aware that there is a new Privacy Bill being considered...
Safe harbours for directors’ duties & debt hibernation regime during COVID-19
On 3 April 2020 the New Zealand Government announced that they are introducing changes...
The impact of COVID-19 on your funding arrangements
Accessing funding during COVID-19 As the extent of the economic impacts of COVID-19 continues...
Supporting you through COVID-19
Lane Neave is a proud Service Provider affiliate of the Regional Business Partner Network...
Leading through uncertainty
At a time of crisis, the leaders of a business need to take action...
We can get through this together
The potential impact of COVID-19 is constantly evolving as case numbers in New Zealand...
Coronavirus’ impact on New Zealand business
The number of infections and fatalities arising from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to...
Rising from the ashes: what is a phoenix company?
If a company is failing or in financial trouble and feels it has more...
Lane Neave advises Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific on $150m acquisition of CSG Limited
Leading national law firm, Lane Neave has advised Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific on the...
Higher FMA levies on the way, but relief for unlisted Code companies
Proposed increases to Financial Markets Authority levies Financial service providers are facing significant increases...
Hotel price-comparison website ‘Trivago’ found to have misled consumers
Price-comparison and booking websites are increasingly attracting the attention of competition and consumer law...
Is your business ready to take on the new decade?
It is the new year and the end of a decade. Whether you are...
Are your standard contract terms fair?
In October 2019, the Government announced its plan to strengthen the existing unfair contract...
Investing in a limited partnership? Some legal points to consider
With over 2,500 reportedly registered in New Zealand, limited partnerships have proven to be...
Farm Debt Mediation Bill Enacted
The Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2) passed into law on 13 December 2019...
Alert: Government releases algorithm charter and examines artificial intelligence regulation
On 4 November 2019 the Department of Internal Affairs announced a new project, ‘Re-imagining...
Key protections when buying the assets of an insolvent business
The government has recently announced proposed changes to insolvency law to better protect consumers...
Climate related financial disclosures – submissions sought
Company annual reports may soon feature a mandatory section on climate change, if recent...
Banking and finance: CCCFA and FSLAA Update
Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill On 11 November 2019, the Finance and Expenditure Committee...
Zero Carbon Act – a starter for ten
The second week of November saw Parliament pass the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon)...
Lane Neave launches book – “One man’s story of a legal firm”
Lane Neave celebrated 150 years in 2018 and the book “One man’s story of...
Conduct and culture: changes on the horizon for Financial Service Providers
The Financial Service Providers industry in New Zealand is about to be shaken up...
New measures proposed to protect small businesses and consumers from unfair commercial practices
On 24 September 2019, the Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi and...
Permissioned distributed ledger technology governance
In a simplistic sense, distributed ledger technology, or DLT, involves spreading the record of...
West Coast – Employment and Privacy Law update
We invite you and others in your organisation to attend our next Employment and...
Lane Neave advises Bond Supervisor in public retail bond issue
Lane Neave has advised Public Trust in relation to a public retail bond issue...
The new Incorporated Societies Act: further update
As an update to our article in May 2019  we can report that the...
Trusts Act 2019 – what do I need to know?
The Trusts Act 2019 (Act) became law on 30 July 2019 and will come...
Lane Neave advises on merger of New Zealand’s largest Credit Union
Lane Neave advised three of four entities on a merger which has created New...
The “like” button: social media plugins and liability for data transfers
On 29 July 2019 the European Court of Justice released a decision on the...
Medium size threshold proposed for small “Code companies”
A bill currently before Parliament will introduce a “medium size” threshold for unlisted companies...
Lane Neave acts on sale of three large retirement villages to NZX listed company
National law firm, Lane Neave, has acted for the family owned Sanderson Group on...
Distorting reality: deepfakes and the rise of deception
Emerging technologies are making it easier to create and manipulate information, by creating realistic...
Integrating drones into New Zealand’s aviation landscape
Drone use is expected to grow into a multi-billion dollar market globally over the...
Farm Debt Mediation Bill
The Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2) (Bill) has recently been introduced to Parliament...
2 Cheap Cars fined nearly $500k for short-changing consumers on marketing claims
Motor vehicle dealer 2 Cheap Cars recently received a fine of $438,000 under the...
New criminal regime for cartel conduct passes into law
Introduction The Commerce (Criminalisation of Cartels) Amendment Act passed into law on 8 April...
Regulating disruptive technologies: an update
Emerging technologies are creating upheaval for regulatory environments worldwide.  In this article we look...
Fourth edition of Government Procurement Rules released
MBIE has now released the fourth edition of the Government Procurement Rules.  This fourth...
Change coming for all Incorporated Societies
Incorporated Societies (and there are over 23,000 in New Zealand) must comply at present...
Can you rely on the authority of a director (acting alone) to bind a company?
How can you be confident that a person signing a contract on behalf of...
When can a parent company be liable for its subsidiary’s actions?
The recent (and ongoing) Mainzeal case has highlighted the circumstances in which directors can...
Technology update: how will the Privacy Bill impact you?
Privacy laws apply to every organisation.  They apply whenever personal information is collected, including...
Failure to obtain consent a costly mistake – FTG Securities Limited v Bank of New Zealand
The recent Court of Appeal’s decision in FTG Securities Limited v Bank of New...
Banking and finance: consumer credit law update
Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill The first draft of the Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment...
Seminar series: topical issues in Marketing Law
Consumer protection law expert Anna Ryan will provide a practical session on topical issues...
Lessons from Mainzeal
In New Zealand, company directors are under a duty to not trade in a...
Due diligence and directorships: making the right moves
In the wake of the recent decision of the High Court to uphold claims...
Proposed changes to the Government Procurement Rules
At the end of January 2019 the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)...
Government looks to crack down on misuse of market power – sweeping changes proposed to section 36 of the Commerce Act
Last month, MBIE released a Discussion Paper proposing significant changes to the wording of...
Lane Neave strengthens national corporate practice with promotion of Joelle Grace to Partner
Lane Neave is delighted to announce the promotion of Joelle Grace to Partner in...
Issues Paper – review of the Copyright Act 1994
At the end of November 2018 the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)...
Alternative pricing structures: earn-outs
You have found a buyer for your business (or a business you wish to...
Submissions called for on unfair commercial practices discussion paper
On 3 December 2018 Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi and Minister for...
Government’s use of algorithms
In October 2018 the Department of Internal Affairs and Statistics New Zealand released their...
Regulating cryptocurrencies in New Zealand
In September 2018 the Law Foundation published its report on cryptocurrencies.  You can access...
e-Invoicing – making trans-Tasman business e-asy
It is estimated that New Zealand and Australia process around 1.3 billion invoices each...
Commerce Commission prosecutes finance company for taking security over prohibited items
In the first prosecution of its kind by the Commerce Commission, Aotea Finance (West...
Commerce Commission granted new powers to study the competitiveness of New Zealand markets
Late last month, Parliament granted the Commerce Commission the power to conduct market studies. ...
The future of trusts – change is on the way
On 31 October 2018 the Justice Committee reported back to Parliament following its consideration...
Charities: are you risking your charitable status by accumulating funds?
A number of charities do not spend a lot of money, but instead choose...
Blocking the majority in a major transaction – all the more reason to have a shareholders’ agreement
A recent case heard before the Supreme Court, Baker v Hodder NZSC 78...
Banking and finance: consumer credit law update and personal property securities update
Consumer credit law update Earlier this year, the Government sought feedback from the public...
Structuring the sale of your business
If you have decided to sell your business or if you’ve had someone approach...
The Australian Consumer Data Right and Open Banking
Introduction In 2017 the Australian Government announced its intention to legislate a Consumer Data...
Lane Neave advises on Christ Church Cathedral joint venture agreement
Lane Neave has advised the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust (Reinstatement Trust) on the...
Cryptocurrencies – deciphering New Zealand’s approach to regulating digital tokens
If you’re thinking about providing a financial service in relation to cryptocurrencies, it’s critical...
A race with no winners: “gun-jumping” in the context of a merger or an acquisition
It is natural for merging businesses to want to take as many steps as...
Lane Neave advises Harrington’s Breweries on sale to Lion
Lane Neave was pleased to advise iconic Canterbury business, Harrington’s Breweries on the sale...
The Commerce Act and cartel conduct: what does it mean for your franchise?
Most of the amendments to the Commerce Act 1989 passed into law under the...
Government signals further tightening of consumer credit laws
The Government has recently signalled further tightening of our consumer credit laws and is...
Competition and Consumer Law / Intellectual Property specialist Anna Ryan promoted to Lane Neave partnership
Lane Neave is pleased to announce the promotion of Anna Ryan to the firm’s...
Lane Neave advises Bathurst on C$121.5m joint venture deal with Jameson Resources
A team of corporate lawyers from Lane Neave has advised New Zealand’s largest specialist...
Franchise agreements – take it or leave it?
Franchises are a popular way of doing business in New Zealand – we are...
Friendly Societies and Credit Unions (Regulatory Improvements) Amendment Bill
When the Friendly Societies and Credit Unions legislation was first enacted, the world of...
I’m going into business with my brother/sister/friend/partner. What do I need to know?
You and your potential business partner have come up with a fantastic and unique...
Terms and conditions – I’m sure no one reads them, so why would I need them?
Whether you’re setting up a business, undergoing a restructure or simply reviewing your business...
Legal personhood for nature has legal ramifications
Background Ecuador and Bolivia were among the first to set the platform for the...
Privacy Bill 2018 – key changes
In this article we discuss the new Privacy Bill that was introduced to Parliament...
Fair Trading (Oppressive Contracts) Amendment Bill
A private members’ Bill proposing to redress the power imbalance inherent in ‘standard form’...
Criminalisation of cartel conduct back on the cards
Imprisonment for deliberate contraventions of the Commerce Act 1986 is back on the political...
Prohibition on ‘cartel conduct’ comes into full force on 15 May 2018
In August 2017, significant amendments to the Commerce Act 1989 were passed into law...
Robo advice for financial matters – proposed law change brings this closer to reality
In October 2017, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), which plays a critical role in...
Why you should make brand protection a priority in 2018 – case study
If you are starting a new business venture, launching a new product or service,...
Preparing for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation
Introduction On 25 May 2018 the EU’s existing data protection (ie privacy) legislation will...
You’ve received an offer to buy your business – don’t forget to manage your risk!
Whether you have been looking to sell your business for awhile and a great...
Lane Neave announces new partner, Evelyn Jones
Lane Neave has enhanced its corporate practice, and bolstered its partnership, with the appointment...
Lane Neave advises BT Mining on Solid Energy acquisition
Lane Neave has advised BT Mining, a joint venture between Bathurst Resources Limited and...
Business Law Newsletter: Marketing and Sales Law feature
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Trader jailed for failing to supply...
Business Law Newsletter: February
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Procurement update On 16 December 2016,...
Lane Neave advises on the purchase of Solid Energy Assets
Lane Neave utilised years of experience in the coal sector to act for Bathurst...
Business Law Newsletter: technology update
There have been a number of developments in the technology space in recent months,...
Business Law Newsletter: August
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Don’t be a victim of your own...
Business Law Newsletter: July
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Credit fees: are you being reasonable? A...
Business Law Newsletter: May
In the latest Lane Neave Business Law Newsletter: Christchurch: from recovery to regeneration The future...
Specialist Technology Law Partner
Graeme Crombie joined Lane Neave as a partner recently bringing his expertise in Technology...
A $25,000 lesson in record keeping
It is absolutely vital that organisations maintain accurate personal information about their customers and...
Parent companies: are you liable for your subsidiary’s debt?
The recent High Court decision involving Steel and Tube Holdings and Lewis Holdings  is...
Licensing and distribution arrangements
Each licensing and distribution situation differs, and it’s essential to have a good understanding...
Company Records and Registers
This backgrounder presents a brief outline of: The key provisions in company law relating...
Photography Law in New Zealand
What Is Unique About Photography At Law? There are many unique aspects to photography...