Court demonstrates flexibility in relation to voluntary administration regime
Recent decisions of the High Court in relation to the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited, show the Court is prepared to limit the liability of administrators.
The Geoff Shearer Era
A new era emerges for long-standing partner and Inglewood icon, Geoff Shearer. Read about his time at GQ and what's next for Geoff and the Inglewood office
Commercial Leases in New Zealand
Learn about commercial lease agreements in New Zealand, including common disputes that can arise between landlords and tenants and how to resolve them.
A ‘Rich’ new era for GQ
Govett Quilliam are proud to welcome Richard Lyttelton and Richard Williams to the GQ partnership. Effective 1 June, 2023.
Do I need a Building Report before buying a house?
While you aren't required to obtain a builder's report when buying a house, it's highly recommended. Here are the benefits, costs and inclusions to expect.
Relationship Property and Trusts: A ‘trust-busting’ case
Protecting assets you've brought into a relationship by transferring them into a Trust does not completely protect them against claims. This case explains.
How is relationship property divided when a polyamorous relationship ends?
A relationship does not need to be exclusive to be a 'de facto relationship' and qualify under the Property (Relationships) Act should the relationship end.
Can an emoji be legally binding?
'React' with caution. Communication takes on many forms and in this Canadian case an 'emoji' qualified in legally binding an agreement between two parties.
Proposed increase to trustee tax rates – Why, How & When?
The trustee tax rate is proposed to increased from 33% to 39% from 1 April 2024. Learn more about what this means for trustees of income earning trusts.
Mainzeal’s directors lose Supreme Court appeal
Supreme Court orders Mainzeal's former directors contribute $39.8 million for reckless trading, breaching sections 135 and 136 of the Companies Act 2006.