UC Child & Family Law Prize

March 2019 In 2017 the partners of Mortlock McCormack Law established an annual prize in recognition of academic excellence in Child and Family Law at the University of Canterbury. This prize is in honour of Hugh Crispe Cottrell, a Partner at Mortlock ... Read more

Simon Mortlock MNZM

March 2019 On 1 January 2019, founding partner and current consultant, Simon Mortlock became a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year’s Honours awards for his services to the community and education. Simon’s recognition on the honours ... Read more

Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018

December 2018

Sarah Manning

In our March Newsletter, we discussed the Government’s plan to introduce an amendment to the Overseas Investment Act. This amendment has passed through Parliament and it came into force on 22 October 2018.  The main thrust of the amendment ... Read more

Top Tips For Building/Construction

December 2018

Kent Yeoman

Building a house or constructing commercial property can be a minefield, but with a focus on some key issues and the right advice the process can work well and be stress-free. Due Diligence on the Builder Probably your biggest risk is the ... Read more

Introduction to the Land Transfer Act 2017

December 2018

Chris Egden

The Land Transfer Act 2017 came into force on 12 November 2018.  The Land Transfer Act 1952 has long been due for review and the new Act is the outcome of this review process.  Some of the more noticeable changes introduced by the new Act are set ... Read more

Resolving Employment Problems Through Mediation Services

December 2018 Employment Mediation is a cost-effective and relatively simple method of resolving a wide range of employment issues. A well-managed mediation can effectively address workplace conflict, as well as help negotiate the conclusion of an employment ... Read more

On The Fence

December 2018 In our line of work, we often encounter disputes between neighbours. Disputes relating to shared fences are very common. Who pays for the cost of a new fence? What if part of the current fence has fallen into a state of disrepair? What do I do if my ... Read more

Save the Governors Bay Jetty

December 2018 Restoration of Christchurch landmarks after the Canterbury Earthquakes has been a divisive issue for many Cantabrians. While there is plenty of argument about what decision should be made, most of us can agree on one thing – a decision needs to be ... Read more

Congratulations

September 2018 Elaine von Rhenen (nee Fourie) married Andre on a beautiful day in Tekapo on 15 July. Sarah Fitzgerald and Todd Hartley welcomed Charlotte Helen Hartley on 26 July. Sarah Wenborn and Matt welcomed Winnie May Wenborn on 24 July. ... Read more

Constitutions for Small Businesses

September 2018

Hamish Douch

In today’s business environment, the main form of trading entity for a small business is a limited liability company. There are numerous advantages of doing business through a limited liability company. For example, a company is a separate legal ... Read more