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Arbitration, Mediation

NZDRC Commercial Lease Scheme on the News

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Arb-Med, Arbitration, Mediation

The Trusts Act 2019: keeping it in the family

No-one likes to have their dirty laundry aired in public. Sadly, it has been all too common for parties in family trust and estate...
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Arb-Med, Arbitration, Mediation

Alternative Dispute Resolution under the Trusts Act 2019 – missing in action?

The new Trusts Act 2019 (Act) came into force on 30 January 2021. It brings a number of significant changes to trust law and...
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Arb-Med, Arbitration, Mediation

The Trusts Act 2019: What you need to know

Although exact numbers are unknown, it is estimated there are hundreds of thousands of trusts in New Zealand. The new Trusts Act 2019 came...
Press Release
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Arbitration, Mediation

COVID-19 Commercial Lease Disputes: Free Arbitration and Mediation available now

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A large conference room with a long table surrounded by tan swivel chairs. The room, often used for commercial rent lease dispute mediations, has a high ceiling with recessed lighting and a projector. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a view of an outdoor landscape. Laptops and office supplies are on the table.
Arbitration, Mediation

Rent relief in the COVID-19 lockdown

For those who have commercial leases, there are questions around whether there is a right for tenants to ask for rent relief and if...
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Mediation

Farm Debt Mediation Bill passed into law

The Farm Debt Mediation Act passed its third reading on 10 December, establishing a scheme that requires mediation to be attempted before lenders may...
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Conflict Management, Mediation

Avoiding conflict and improving dispute resolution for IT projects

The commercial design, build, and delivery of software systems is about 50 years old. In contrast, the design, build, and delivery of physical buildings...
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Arbitration, Mediation

Arbitration and Mediation of Disputes Involving Trusts Get the Green Light in New Zealand

In a watershed moment on Wednesday of this week, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Trusts Bill which contains unique and important provisions that...

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