Corporate

New frontier in contractual interpretation
The recent Supreme Court decision Bathurst Resources Ltd v L & M Coal Holdings Ltd (Bathurst Case) is poised to mark a turning point in contract interpretation. In addressing an enduring...
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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...