Welcome Papprills

September 2024

Jeff McCall Emma Jackson

Mortlock McCormack Law is delighted to confirm its merger with Papprills. This means Mortlock McCormack Law and Papprills have become one firm operating from Mortlock McCormack Law’s existing premises. Jeff, Emma, Carol, Jackie, Linda and ... Read more

I’m thinking of separating but I don’t know where to start.  Help!

September 2024

Sarah White

If you are thinking of separating from your partner, or you have separated, you may be wondering what you should do next.  Regardless of whether you have been together for a significant period of time, or a shorter period of time, it can be ... Read more

Staff News

August 2024 Welcome Angus Mossman, Solicitor. Angus returned to MML after completing his law degree in 2023. Angus was a Summer Clerk at MML in the 2022/2023 summer. Anika Fay, Receptionist/Office Junior. Anika has joined us and provides a friendly face ... Read more

Congratulations Angus Mossman

August 2024 Congratulations to Angus Mossman on being admitted to the bar on 21 June 2024. Dan Chisholm, Senior Associate, was Angus’ moving counsel. ‌Angus returned to MML in February 2024, after a summer clerk role at MML in 2022/2023. He completed his ... Read more

To Gift or Not to Gift?

August 2024

Family Law Team

 

In the current economic climate it is becoming increasingly common for parents to give or loan their children money for a deposit on a first home, or to reduce bank debt. But beware – gifted funds could be at risk from the child’s spouse or ... Read more

Tax Considerations when Beneficiaries Live Overseas

August 2024

Andrew Logan

Family Trusts and Estates – Things to think about for your family trust and your estate when beneficiaries live overseas It is common for adult children and grandchildren to live overseas. The length of time away from New Zealand and the degree ... Read more

Brian Kinley

June 2024

Andrew Logan

We were sad to hear of Brian Kinley’s death.  Brian was a respected sole practitioner who had practised in Christchurch for approximately 58 years. Prior to Brian’s death we had been in discussions with him about the merger of his practice ... Read more

MMLs’ Musicians on New Year’s Eve 2023/24

December 2023 We refer to ourselves as being more than just lawyers or employees of a law firm and are proud to provide Music Law services to up-and-coming and established musicians. What you may not know, is the musical talents of some of our team, and this ... Read more

Congratulations!

December 2023 Congratulations to Sarah Wenborn, HR Manager, on being made a Life Member of the Kereru Sports & Cultural Club this month, for her services to the club. Sarah has been involved with the club for 20+ years in every capacity - player, coach, manager ... Read more

Ronald McDonald House – Family Dinner Programme

December 2023 In October our team were thrilled to be back cooking for Ronald McDonald House South Island’s Family Dinner Programme, after a few years of not being able to. The team get a lot out of these evenings; contributing to such a worthwhile cause in ... Read more