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Limiting Flow-on Effects of Contractor Insolvency

You are the subcontractor and supplier of tiles to the cladding contractor on a major commercial construction project. Midway through the project, one of your payment claims is not paid. Some weeks later, you learn that the cladding contractor has had a receiver appointed. You have unpaid payment claims outstanding and have delivered tiles to the cladding contractor which are yet to be installed. What can you do? READ MORE »

Green Washing - are you doing it?

Consumers are increasingly aware of environmental issues with many opting to make purchase decisions based on green claims. Businesses have adapted quickly to this type of consumerism. Claims about sustainability, eco-friendliness, energy efficiency and carbon neutrality are becoming increasingly common in the market place. However the penalties for misleading consumers apply in this area as much as any other. Senior Associate Liesl Knox explains . READ MORE »

Fonterra's restructure proposal: a Lawlink perspective

There is no doubt that the future of Fonterra will bear heavily on the fortunes of the New Zealand economy. If Fonterra's capital restructure proposal gains enough farmer support, it will be voted on at the November annual meeting. Frank Chan of Hesketh Henry, a member of the Lawlink national law firm network, has contributed to an article summarising the proposal and posing twenty questions for farmer members to consider. READ MORE »

Independent Trustee - does a trust need one?

One of the first decisions to be made when creating a trust is who will be appointed as trustee. So, is there a reason why you and your partner can not be the only trustees? Hesketh Henry solicitor Loren Gerbich says that choosing the right trustees is an important decision... READ MORE »