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We are experts in litigation and dispute resolution. We have a core focus on Insolvency and Restructuring. As such, here we analyse new and recent cases that are relevant to the areas to which we practice. We also publish helpful guides and various areas of our practice.
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Receiverships
What is a Receivership? Most commonly, receiverships commence when a secured creditor appoints a receiver to a company in...
Mainzeal Directors to be Liable for increased Compensation
This article deals with the seminal Court of Appeal decision (CoA Decision) released on 31 March 2021 in the proceedings...
How we Negotiated Away $204,000 in IRD Debt
How we Negotiated Away $204,000 in IRD Debt Original tax debt can quickly get out of control with the accruing interest and...
Covid Commercial Lease Reform
Relief for Commercial Leases during COVID-19 The New Zealand Government has announced a proposed amendment to the Property...
Frustration of leases during COVID-19 crisis
During COVID-19 crisis, many businesses do not have access to their premises. For some businesses, there is no access only...
Further relief for businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis
On 3 April 2020, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced further relief for businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis. The...
How to Avoid Paying your Commercial Lease in the Era of Covid-19
The COVID 19 pandemic brings uncertainty not just to the public, but especially to business owners. As at the date of...
How Shareholders Can Obtain Company Information
There are various reasons why shareholders could require the company’s information. This could be for mere supervision of...
Annulment and Early Discharge from Bankruptcy
Introduction Generally, bankruptcy lasts for a period of three years. During this time, a bankrupt is subject to onerous...
Voidable Transactions: The Rationale
If you have ever ‘stood-by’ a customer who is going through a rough patch by continuing to supply goods/services on credit...
Reckless Directors of Mainzeal ordered to pay $36 million
The Authors of this article are Brent Norling and Jeff Greenwood.Introduction Mainzeal Property and Construction Ltd (in...
Injunctions to stop a Company Receivership
The Authors of this article are Brent Norling and Anna Cherkashina (who were also successful Counsel in the decisions...