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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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Enforcement of Judgments: charging and selling property, garnishee and possession orders
In our second issue in our series of articles on enforcement of judgments, we discuss warrants to seize property and sale,...
Enforcement of Judgments: Attachment Orders
We will be drafting a series of articles focused on the enforcement of Court judgments. This is the first in the series....
How to reduce legal costs
Introduction This guide has been prepared to assist you in keeping your legal costs down. By following these few simple...
Funded liquidators ordered to provide security for costs of $2.78 mil
The High Court has ordered the (funded) liquidators of Property Ventures Limited (“PVL”) and other related entities (“the...
The Modernisation of Court Rules: what has changed?
The Judicature Modernisation Bill is the first major overhaul of the legislation governing New Zealand’s courts since 1908....
The final word on (fictitious) profits from a Ponzi scheme
The Supreme Court has released a much-awaited decision in McIntosh v Fisk whereby the Liquidators of Ross Asset Management...
What is a Debt Repayment Order?
A Debt Repayment Order ("DRO"), previously known as a Summary Instalment Order provides another alternative to a debtor who...
What is a No Asset Procedure?
If a debtor is unable to repay its debts and believes there is no prospect of this changing, the No Asset Procedure ("NAP")...
Alternative to bankruptcy: Compositions and Proposals
Part 5 of the Insolvency Act 2006 enables a debtor to enter into an arrangement with creditors. Part 5 may be a good...
Bankruptcy in brief
Bankruptcy can occur when an individual is unable to pay their debts as they become due. A debtor can make a voluntary...
Appointment of interim liquidators
The Court may appoint an interim liquidator in order to maintain the value of a company’s assets during the period following...
Appointment of liquidator by creditors
Most commonly, creditors appoint a liquidator by utilising the statutory demand process (if the debt is more than $1000) and...