Dispute resolution

Emails to Law Society protected by absolute privilege: Court of Appeal

Emails to Law Society protected by absolute privilege: Court of Appeal

Immunity arises from longstanding common law position, ruling says

High Court approves early termination of a trust in an estate case

High Court approves early termination of a trust in an estate case

Terminating the trust sooner will likely advantage contingent beneficiaries, ruling says

Elton Goonan joins Resolution Institute as NZ GM

Elton Goonan joins Resolution Institute as NZ GM

He brings experience in policy development and project management

Chapman Tripp promotes three to partner

Chapman Tripp promotes three to partner

A total of five lawyers were elevated to senior positions in this round

Government to modify Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill

Government to modify Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill

Proposed changes will lower qualifying sentence threshold, reactivate warnings from former regime

Simpson Grierson releases M&A report on offshore investors' view of New Zealand

Simpson Grierson releases M&A report on offshore investors' view of New Zealand

Survey finds 98% of investors are considering investing further here in next five years