Corporate & Finance

Directors’ contractual liability: dual capacity, one signature but two roles?

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When a company director signs an agreement on behalf of a company, they may also be required to sign a personal guarantee, this means they are accepting personal liability for the obligations of the company. What is a personal guarantee? Personal guarantees are common in several types of agreements, for example leases, supply/trade agreements, or …

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Port of Tauranga consortium acquisition of Marsden Maritime Holdings

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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 acquire …

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Robotics Plus acquisition by Japan’s Yamaha Motor Company

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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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What your Directors and Officers insurance doesn’t cover

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Why directors should review their insurance cover Recent prosecutions under the Health & Safety at Work Act (HSWA) have highlighted limitations of standard insurance cover for corporate directors and officers, and the importance of understanding exactly what Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance does and does not cover. Specifically, where criminal prosecutions may result in extensive …

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The value of limited partnerships in commercial property investment

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We were recently asked by PMG Funds (PMG) to share our expertise on limited partnerships (LPs) for commercial property investments. Limited partnerships are used in commercial property investment because they combine limited liability, tax transparency and professional management. As a fund manager, PMG aim to structure each of their funds to maximise benefits for investors. …

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Kōwhai Park Solar Project financial close

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Holland Beckett is pleased to have assisted Lightsource BP and Contact Energy on the development of the Kōwhai Park solar project and reaching financial close, including property, connection agreement and construction matters. Kōwhai Park Solar Farm is located on the Christchurch International Airport Limited campus and is the first phase of the airport’s renewable energy …

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Trade Better – What Mainzeal means for Directors

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One of the major risks of being a director is the liability you face if the company fails. Thanks to a new decision from the High Court, this risk has just become a lot higher. When a company fails, directors often face a risk that they will be sued for having breached their director duties. …

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