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Operating a business from leased commercial premises can often lead to disputes with your landlord (lessor). Given the importance of location and long-term lease security to a business's value, resolving lease disputes is critical.

As a trustee of a charitable, trading, or family trust, you are entrusted with significant powers and obligations. Trusts often hold substantial assets, requiring time, effort, and careful decision-making from trustees.

Separation is a significant life event that can have profound legal and financial implications, especially regarding your Will.

Core Legal Wellington explores the critical distinctions between probationary and trial periods, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and the potential impact of recent legislative changes.

A recent Family Court decision highlights the complexities of relationship property law in New Zealand, specifically when property transferred into a family trust before a relationship begins can still be divided in relationship property proceedings.

Buying a business in New Zealand can be an exciting opportunity to take on an established enterprise, but it also requires careful planning to manage potential risks.

When it comes to succession planning for farms and other family-owned businesses, involving the right experts early on is essential to creating a seamless, long-lasting plan.

Inheritance disputes, often called "will wars," are emotionally charged and can significantly impact family relationships.

When selling an apartment in New Zealand, particularly one under a Body Corporate, it's essential to understand your pre-settlement disclosure obligations.

When purchasing a property, it's important to consider how you will own it, as different ownership structures can have varying legal and financial implications.