Holland Beckett and Instep are hosting two careers information evenings in Tauranga. These evenings are aimed at high school students and parents/caregivers as an opportunity to learn more about a career in law, as you start to make decisions about further eduction and career pathways. 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Wednesday 25 June and Thursday 26 …
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Contracting Out Agreements (often referred to as prenuptial agreements) are often viewed quite negatively. They can be seen as having one foot out of the door in a relationship. However, Contracting Out Agreements can be powerful tools to help you and your partner cement your intentions for how your property is dealt with when you …
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Receiving the keys to your new home is a significant milestone. Clients often enquire about the exact timing on settlement day, especially if they are coordinating with moving companies or eagerly awaiting possession of their new home. Unfortunately, there is no “one size fits all” answer for when this will happen. Before you can take …
Have you considered what will happen to your loved ones and the causes you care about after you’re gone? Did you know, you can direct gifts and distributions to your family whilst still making provision for charities you care about in your Will? In this way, your Will is much more than just a legal …
The Government signals a radical transition with less red tape for resource management. Last week, the Expert Advisory Group’s Blueprint for Resource Management Reform was released, along with a cabinet paper discussing the Group’s proposal. This is a major step forward in the Government’s Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) reform agenda. Some of the proposals …
Registering easements can be a time-consuming process but there are ways to avoid unnecessary delays. Engage Key Parties Early The process to register an easement usually begins with the parties to the easement reaching an agreement to create an easement. This is usually between neighbouring properties which are intended to benefit from or be burdened …
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The High Court’s recent decision in Environmental Law Initiative v Director-General of Conservation that an authority under the Wildlife Act 1953 (Act) authorising the killing of protected wildlife was unlawful may have major flow on effects across the infrastructure and development sector. The High Court set aside the “killing” aspect of Waka Kotahi’s s 53 …
Holland Beckett is delighted to welcome Matt Mazenier as an Associate in its Corporate and Finance practice. Matt has recently returned to New Zealand following six years in two leading international firms in London, where he specialised in leveraged finance and private lending transactions. He has a wealth of experience advising financiers and borrowers on …
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Holland Beckett’s corporate and finance team is advising long-term client the Port of Tauranga and its consortium partners, Northland Regional Council and the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Tupu Tonu, in relation to the acquisition and take private of listed port company, Marsden Maritime Holdings. Subject to a scheme of arrangement being successfully completed, the consortium will …
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Our corporate and finance team is proud to have advised local robotics company and long-time client Robotics Plus through its recent acquisition by Japan’s Yamaha Motor Company. Partner Ken Hawkes has worked with Robotics Plus founders Steven Saunders and Dr Alistair Scarfe for over 10 years through their journey of development and innovation, to this …
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