Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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Enforcement of a Disputes Tribunal Decision in New Zealand

A decision from the Disputes Tribunal is legally binding once it is sealed, and it can be enforced through the District Court if the other party does not comply. The Tribunal itself does not enforce orders, but the District Court treats the decision as if it were its own judgment. Before taking enforcement steps, it […]

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Disputes Tribunal vs Court in New Zealand: Which Should You Use?

Not sure whether to use the Disputes Tribunal or Court in New Zealand? Learn the key differences in cost, process, timeframes, and when each option is appropriate. When a dispute arises in New Zealand, one of the first decisions is whether to use the Disputes Tribunal (“Tribunal”) or commence proceedings in the District Court or

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Directors’ duties in New Zealand. What every business owner needs to know

Directors’ duties in New Zealand are not theoretical concepts. They are legal obligations that apply every day a company is operating. Whether you are a formal director, a de-facto director, or a person who is effectively calling the shots, the Companies Act 1993 makes it clear that you must act in a way that protects

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Personal guarantees in NZ; What business owners are really signing up for

Personal guarantees are a routine part of doing business in New Zealand. Banks require them for lending. Landlords often require them for commercial leases. Suppliers ask for them as part of credit applications. Franchise systems rely heavily on them. The problem is that most business owners sign these documents without fully understanding the legal exposure

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