Digital assets and trusts: managing risks and legal compliance
Trusts are a common and effective tool for managing assets and planning succession in New...
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Why trade mark protection is so important for start-ups and SMEs
When starting a new business or running an existing one, there are a million and one...
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“Common Seals” are Facing Extinction! Threats Include the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
In 2026, talk about common seals likely invokes thoughts of marine mammals that are found...
Where does the value in your wine brand lie?
In the wine industry… we all create brands and then use them on our labels to distinguish...
New legislation to allow some company directors to keep addresses private
Is your address on the New Zealand Companies Register?
Important changes to how some goods and services are classified in 2026
The 13th edition of the Nice Classification came into force on 1st January 2026. The Nice...
When does a relationship become "De Facto" in the eyes of the law?
When people think about dividing property after a relationship ends, they often assume...
What is considered Relationship Property in New Zealand?
When couples separate, one of the first questions and most pressing questions is: Who...
Are Two UBERS One Too Many?
In a recent New Zealand High Court decision, Uber Group, a Northland company, offering...
MANUKA DOCTOR and MANUKA MEDIC - confusingly similar trade marks?
MANUKA DOCTOR and MANUKA MEDIC - confusingly similar trade marks?Recently, in New...