Australian private equity opportunities seem to be at least "kicking the tyres" on New Zealand investment opportunities.

This Q&A guide is an overview of the key issues in establishing a business, with an introduction to the NZ legal system.

The article provides guidance for directors assisting owners, managers and shareholders with succession planning in SMEs.

This document provides a summary of the recent changes to NZ company law and the law governing limited partnerships.

The governance code comparison table has been updated to reflect the recent rewrite of the NZX Corporate Governance Code.

A growing NZ economy, with low interest rates and increased bank loans, has resulted in an increase in M&A transactions.

he out of court settlement of the continuous disclosure civil proceedings negotiated between the Securities Commission and Nuplex is a good result for all stakeholders.

Chapman Tripp has made a submission on the Insolvency Practitioners Bill to the Commerce Select Committee, strongly supporting the proposed amendment to s280(1)(cb) of the Companies Act 1993.

Sophisticated post-settlement Maori corporations are increasingly active in the general M&A market in New Zealand.

The bill will clarify and modernise the law, and place obligations on trustees to disclose information to beneficiaries.

Our New Zealand expert John Thorman gives an update on the Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill.

Decision is consistent with the general principles of mistaken payments (also known as unjust enrichment).

FMA has left the listed company field to the NZX and has concentrated on unlisted companies and public sector entities.

This video discusses three tips for how best to resolve a breach of contract.

The NZ Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has sought feedback on whether a DIN should be introduced.

The Ministry of Justice has sought feedback on a draft Trusts Bill, as part of a move to update the law for NZ trusts.

This Forum brings together a large group of New Zealand's CEOs to focus on the new health and safety environment.

These recent changes will increase costs, so carefully consider whether a trust structure will actually meet your needs.

New legal developments, including the new Trusts Act 2019, have made people question the need to have or retain a trust.

This educational video explains how to structure your business with employees or independent contractors, and other issues..