Immigration – raising the bar and narrowing the gate
Immigration – raising the bar and narrowing the gate Willy Sussman, Partner | Tuesday 11 October 2016 News headlines from around the world accentuate the desirability of living on a Pacific Island a long way from trouble, where one can enjoy economic prosperity, no corruption and a clean green environment. Housing, at least in Auckland, …
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Gapsme: General Accounting Principles For Small And Medium Enterprises
The EU Single Accounting Directive 2013/34/EU, which repealed the 4th and 7th Accounting Directives on Individual and Consolidated Accounts, introduced a simplified procedure for financial statement reporting. This Directive was transposed into Maltese law via legal notice 289 of 2015 in virtue of the ministerial powers conferred on the Minister of Finance in virtue of …
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Hidden priorities – Statutory charges and the PPSA
Hidden priorities – Statutory charges and the PPSA Tim Fitzgerald, Senior Associate | Tuesday 25 August 2015 When can first-ranking charges under the Personal Property Securities Act 1999 (PPSA) lose priority and come second?
A milestone for New Zealand arbitration
A milestone for New Zealand arbitration Fiona Tregonning, Senior Associate | Tuesday 23 August 2016 This year marks 20 years since the passing of New Zealand’s Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act), based on the 1985 UNCITRAL Model Law and substantially overhauling New Zealand’s previous arbitration regime.
Court of Appeal upholds parties’ choice of law in cross-border employment relationship
Court of Appeal upholds parties' choice of law in cross-border employment relationship Rachael Brown, Partner | Thursday 10 November 2016 Employers based overseas will be relieved to hear that their choice of law provisions with their New Zealand-based employees do hold weight with the New Zealand courts.
Corporate Reporter – Issue No. 43
Corporate Reporter – Issue No. 43 Glenn Joblin and Torrin Crowther, Partners | Wednesday 16 November 2016 Welcome to Issue No. 43 of Corporate Reporter, Bell Gully’s regular round-up of corporate and general commercial matters, designed to keep you informed on regulatory developments, legislation and cases of interest.
New Real Estate Law-A Glimpse
In Qatar, a new law on Real Estate Property registration and ownership is underway to replace the existing old law. In the past, the ownership of property in Qatar was restricted to Qatari nationals. However, this changed in 2006 and now an expatriate person is able to possess and pass on the rights to their …
Role of Gulf Women in Arbitration.
As an integral part of the Qatari society women are bestowed great consideration in Qatar. According to the constitution all persons are equal regardless of their sex, religion, language, or race. The constitution also warranted the principle of equality between all citizens in public rights and duties. Therefore, no provision in law prohibits women from …
Is relief in sight for offshore futures dealers from NZ client money rules?
Is relief in sight for offshore futures dealers from NZ client money rules? David Craig, Partner | Wednesday 9 March 2016 Background The client money rules in Part 6 of the Financial Markets Conduct Regulations 2014 (the Regulations) are something of an anomaly in New Zealand financial services law. Typically, that law recognises a wholesale/retail …
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Doing Business in New Zealand: a guide
Doing Business in New Zealand: a guide Friday 1 April 2016 In response to demand from overseas investors and their professional advisers for information about investing in and trading with New Zealand, Bell Gully has produced a guide to doing business in New Zealand.