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Job opportunity! Experienced Commercial/Property/Private Client Lawyer

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We have an opportunity for an experienced lawyer to accelerate your career.

We are a firm based on client relationships and high-quality service. We offer a supportive, flexible and friendly working environment, an established and growing client base, and a commitment to professional development.

To apply for this role you should have a minimum of 3 years PQE predominantly in general commercial law practice. You will have dealt with property and finance transactions, leases, business acquisitions, asset planning, original contract drafting, ...

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AML and what it means …

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The 1st July 2018 brought a significant change for law firms and other professionals. The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Law) came into effect meaning that law firms and professionals have had to change their procedures in relation to client information gathering.

This law is part of a global initiative and its purpose is to demonstrate New Zealand’s commitment to take counter measures to prevent criminal activity and to bring those who partake in such criminal ...

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Workplace family violence action

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On 25 November, we acknowledged White Ribbon Day, the international day for the elimination of men’s violence against women. Given the high levels of domestic violence in New Zealand, and its devastating impact, is timely that we consider the Victims’ Protection Bill introduced into Parliament earlier this year by Green Party MP, Jan Logie, to help employees who are victims of domestic violence.

The unusual circumstance of unanimous Parliamentary support for the Bill in its first reading is demonstrative of the ...

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Purchasing and Selling a Property

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There has been a lot happening in the property market in Raglan recently, and with the Rangatahi development across the causeway there is sure to be more to come. Owning your own home is an exciting step to make, but the process of getting there can be stressful and potentially risky if you are not well-informed and do not understand what is required of you. Similarly, selling your home requires an understanding of the steps you will need to avoid ...

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An employer’s right to know about criminal charges

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The extent of an employer’s right to know information about an employee has been clarified by the Supreme Court recently, where it held that employers will often have the right to know about an employee’s criminal charges, even if there is a suppression order in place.

The Supreme Court in ASG v Harlene Hayne, Vice Chancellor of the University of Otago, considered the case of “ASG”, a Campus Watch Security Guard employed to work at the University of Otago.  While employed, XASG ...

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