DLA Piper helps form alliance - 14 November 2012
The following article was originally posted on Lawyers Weekly.Firms:DLA Piper (Super Investment Management Pty Ltd and Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST))Deal:Strategic alliance with Spanish...
View ArticleCorporate & Commercial Update - 16 November 2012
Consumer Law Reform BillConsumer Law Reform levels the playing field between buyers and sellers. Latest changes to the Consumer Law Reform Bill, which was reported back from the Commerce Select...
View ArticleFinancial Services Update - 19 November 2012
Review of KiwiSaver Default Provider ArrangementsThe Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (the Ministry) released its Review of KiwiSaver Default ProviderArrangements (the Review) on 13...
View ArticleNew lease documents contain important changes - 21 November 2012
The following article was originally published in the Auckland District Law Society's publication Law News - Issue 41.Updated versions of lease documents created by Auckland District Law Society Inc...
View ArticleInsurance Law Update - 23 November 2012
First High Court Decision on Earthquake CoverOnce a building is destroyed by an earthquake, the cost of unrepaired damage from an earlier earthquake in the same policy period cannot be recovered on top...
View ArticleDLA Piper boosts Africa coverage with addition of five firms to network - 26...
The following article was originally posted on Legal Week.DLA Piper has expanded its Africa presence with the addition of five independent law firms to its network on the continent. The new additions...
View ArticleMoney Matters - Mastering the art of pricing - 26 November 2012
The following article was originally published in the New Zealand Law Society's publication Law Talk - Issue 809.Mastering the art of pricing by Rachel BreckonThe global financial crisis has changed...
View ArticleEmployment Law Update - 27 November 2012
One Very Expensive Springboard - Rooney Earthmoving LimitedThe Employment Court recently ordered that three former employees of an earthmoving company pay their former employer $4.29 million. This is...
View ArticleFunds & Superannuation Update - 29 November 2012
Guidance Note: Sale and Distribution of KiwiSaverThe Financial Markets Authority (FMA) released a guidance note on the sale and distribution of KiwiSaver schemes on 15 October 2012 (Guidance Note). The...
View ArticleFinancial Services Update - 4 December 2012
On 26 November 2012 the Financial Markets Authority released a consultation paper on issuer exemptions from licensed auditor requirements (Consultation Paper).In light of the new auditor licensing...
View ArticleResource Management Update - 7 Dec 2012
The Resource Management Reform Bill 2012 was introduced on 5 December and is available.
View ArticleTax Update - 5 October 2012
Lease Inducement PaymentsThe media release from the Minister of Revenue, on Thursday 27 September, indicates that lease inducement payments will become taxable in relation to leases entered into on or...
View ArticleFinancial Services Update - 14 December 2012
New Zealand Financial Services Regulations
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Season's Greetings
From everyone at DLA Phillips Fox, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.Thanks for your support this year.Have some fun online with Santa and his helpers. Mix 'n' match to create your...
View ArticleFinancial Services Update - 20 December 2012
Financial Markets Conduct RegulationsThe Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has released a consultation paper on the Financial Markets Conduct Regulations. The Consultation Paper...
View ArticleChambers Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence Shortlist 2013
We are pleased to announce that DLA Phillips Fox has been shortlisted for a Chambers Asia Pacific Award for Excellence, under the New Zealand category.The Chambers Asia Pacific Awards honour the work...
View ArticleDLA Piper opens for business in Seoul after Korea licence approval
The following article was originally posted on Legal Week. Author: Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong.DLA Piper opened for business in Korea on 8 January after receiving approval to launch in the country...
View ArticleAML Beneficial Ownership and Territorial Scope Guidelines Issued
The Department of Internal Affairs, the Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank, the three supervisors under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML Act),...
View ArticleCourt of Appeal Reverses Controversial D&O Defence Costs Decision
The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Steigrad & Ors v BFSL & Ors confirms that charges under section 9 of the Law Reform Act 1936 are not available in respect of defence costs cover. It...
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