On 15 August last year the Government announced a new “ex gratia” support package for eligible owners of “on-sold over-cap” properties in Canterbury. This was in response to the many problems that have come to light over recent years ...
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June 2020
Just prior to COVID-19 lockdown the MML Staff and Partners took part in some fun around the Christchurch CBD in an “Amazing Race” style Scavenger Hunt set up by the MML Social Club.
Teams raced to checkpoints where they were met with ...
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June 2020
Emily Flaszynski, Associate, was appointed as a member of the Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal (“CEIT”) in April. Emily joined Mortlock McCormack Law earlier this year. She specialises in relationship property, asset protection and ...
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The lockdown gave many of us time to think about our personal admin. We have seen an increase in people seeking to update their wills. If you have not given your will much thought in the last few years we suggest you take stock and consider its ...
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Those of you with a trust may recall from our article late last year that the rules under the new Trusts Act will come into force in six months’ time on 30 January 2021.
From 30 January 2021 trustees will be under increased obligations when ...
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Reports coming out of Wuhan suggest that the lockdown had a distinct effect on relationships, an effect that has seen the divorce rate soar. At Mortlock McCormack Law we hope the same is not seen here but sometimes relationships get broken and like ...
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If you have bought or sold a property it is likely that you have been party to an Auckland District Law Society (ADLS)/REINZ Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. This is the most widely used form of agreement used for property ...
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May 2020
The Mortlock McCormack Law offices are open for business.
Our team is available to meet with you at our offices, on the corner of Armagh and Durham Street North, or we can work with you remotely.
We are following the Ministry of Health ...
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We were pleased to be involved in the University of Canterbury Law and Justice Recruitment Evening again this year.
We are looking for a Summer Law Clerk for 2020/2021 summer. The role is open to final and penultimate year law students. Any ...
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April 2020
The annual University of Canterbury: School of Law, Mortlock McCormack Law Child and Family Award in Honour of Hugh Cottrell, was awarded to Kirsty Jacomb and Grace Watson in 2019.
Mortlock McCormack Law established the prize in 2017, in honour ...
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Recent posts
“On-sold over-cap” properties – Don’t miss the deadline!
July 2020
Team Scavenger Hunt
June 2020
Appointment to Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal
