Statutory demands explained
Statutory demands under the Companies Act 1993 can be a useful tool for obtaining payment from an uncooperative company. Learn more about their uses and limitations.
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Debt recovery
Pursuing recovery of money owed to you requires careful consideration of the various options that are potentially available, as well as the cost and prospects of success. We can assist with proceedings in the High Court, District Court or Disputes Tribunal.
Enforcing a Court judgment
Obtaining a judgment is often the easy part of recovering money that is owed to you. Getting paid by the debtor can often much more difficult. A range of options are available in the District Court and High Court to help you collect on your judgment and get paid.
Challenging a Will under the Family Protection Act
Most people have a general idea that the wills of family members can be contested in some circumstances, but there is less awareness of how such claims are made, the timeframes that apply and the factors that the courts will consider when determining such claims.
Personal guarantees: what you need to know
Important points to understand before agreeing to guarantee someone else's debt.
Online harassment and the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015
Harassment has always been an unfortunate fact of life, but the rise of social media and smartphones has made it easier than ever to abuse people. What options are available under the law for dealing with online harassment?
What can I do if a property purchaser defaults on settlement?
This article explores the options that are available to an innocent vendor when a buyer fails to settle a property purchase, including pursuing damages or trying to compel performance of the contract.
Employee or contractor?
In August 2024, the Court of Appeal denied an appeal by a ride-sharing company against an Employment Court finding that a group of its drivers were employees. We discuss the case and the legislative response recently announced by the government.
What is an enduring power of attorney?
Enduring powers of attorney are a useful but relatively unknown tool for providing security and assurance in the event of incapacity.
Why do I need to make a will?
We discuss why every adult should make a will.
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