by Rachael Stevenson | Sep 26, 2022 | Blog
An Interview With Denise Marsden, Director How many lawyers do you have at AlexanderDorrington? We have nine lawyers, including me and Jourdan Griffin, our other Director. We also have four legal executives. As a director of a boutique firm, you must be busy...
by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 22, 2022 | Blog, Building, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions
What is it and why would you need one? A sunset clause is a clause in a contract that allows a party to cancel once a specific date has been reached, known as the sunset date. Although they are a common topic, a sunset clause can actually exist in a couple of...
by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 3, 2022 | Blog
Admission as a graduate of a New Zealand University Congratulations! You have completed your law degree. Your dream of becoming a lawyer is much closer. However, there are still a few other things that must be done before you become a legal practitioner. As a fresh...
by AlexanderDorrington | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog, Business Law, Cause related, Fresh Business Thinking
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (“new Act”) gained royal assent in April 2022. The Act replaces the deficient Incorporated Societies Act 1908 (“1908 Act”), which was no longer fit for purpose. In the century since the passing of the 1908 Act, incorporated...
by AlexanderDorrington | Oct 7, 2021 | Blog, Building, Unit Titles
When undertaking a major unit title redevelopment, you must first obtain the consent of all owners materially affected by the redevelopment. Then pass a special resolution (designated resolution) agreeing to the new unit plan (section 68(3) of the Unit Titles Act 2010...
by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog, Building, Business Law, General property Law
The High Court has recently passed judgement in the case of Palmer v Hewett Building Limited & Anor [2021] NZHC 1460, and in doing so puts construction companies and builders alike around New Zealand on notice. Ms Palmer entered into a contract with Hewitt...
