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In this quarter’s newsletter you’ll learn about some of your legal obligations and entitlements in various areas of your life – whether you’re a director of a company, an ‘officer’ for a charitable trust, a commercial landlord or a person who has recently separated from your spouse or partner. We hope you enjoy our newsletter, and if there are any particular topics you’d like to see covered in our next newsletter, we’d love to hear from you at newsletter@smithpartners.co.nz. You can also read more articles online at our website www.smithpartners.co.nz Regards, Peter, Greg, Wade & Ruth  |
| PROPERTY LAW 18.Oct.2012 AS A COMMERCIAL LANDLORD, WHAT SAY DO I HAVE OVER WHO MY TENANT SELLS THEIR BUSINESS TO?  As a commercial landlord, one of the most important things is having a good tenant you can rely on, but how much control do you have over who your new tenant is if your current tenant sells their business? Property Lawyer, Samantha Curtis explains your rights and obligations as a landlord in this situation. READ MORE »  EMPLOYMENT LAW 18.Oct.2012 REDUNDANCY & RESTRUCTURING – THE REQUIREMENT OF GOOD FAITH  In changing economic times, many businesses find themselves needing to seriously consider restructuring and redundancies – but understanding how to meet your legal obligations as an employer can be tricky. Employment lawyer, Carolyn Ranson outlines some of the key considerations. READ MORE » FAMILY LAW 18.Oct.2012 PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY WHEN YOU SEPARATE  When you separate from your partner or spouse, sometimes the last thing on your mind is ensuring your property is protected – but there are several legal steps you should consider as soon as possible. Family lawyer, Ruth Gregory, explains how you can ensure you and your family are protected. READ MORE » |
BUSINESS LAW 18.Oct.2012 DO YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES AS A COMPANY DIRECTOR?  The well-publicised prosecutions of finance company directors have important ramifications for all company directors, whether your business is large or small and regardless of how involved in the business you are. Commercial Litigator, Ilsaad Razak, explains the implications for you as a director. READ MORE » ESTATE ADMINISTRATION 18.Oct.2012 THE PITFALLS OF NOT GETTING LEGAL ADVICE WHEN WRITING YOUR WILL  A will might seem like a pretty simple document and do-it-yourself-will-kits can reinforce this idea – but it’s not until your family is trying to administer your estate that the importance of careful will drafting and obtaining sound legal advice becomes clear. Estates Administrator, Mimi Lewell helps you learn what can go wrong, and how to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes. READ MORE » WILLS & TRUSTS 18.Oct.2012 CHANGES TO THE CHARITIES ACT - WHAT YOUR ORGANISATION NEEDS TO KNOW  The Government has recently made changes to The Charities Act. All charitable organisations from sports teams to large charitable trusts need to know about these changes. Senior Partner, Peter Smith outlines the new risk management requirements and explains how to identify if your organisation fits the new definition for “charitable purpose”. READ MORE » |
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