Considerations for assignment of NHC claims

September 2025

Zahra Rafyee

Fourteen years on, the aftermath of the Canterbury Earthquakes still casts a shadow over property transactions in Canterbury. For vendors, purchasers and their lawyers, the relevance of the Canterbury earthquakes remains a live issue, particularly ... Read more

Staff News

September 2025 Announcement Our Payment Terms are changing. From 1 November 2025 our payment terms are changing and our invoices will be payable in full 14 days from the date of the invoice.   Welcome Back Jason Ray returns as a Senior Associate having last ... Read more

Staff News

June 2025 Welcome Hanna Ross, Administrative Assistant joined us in April. Livvy Crowe, Receptionist/Office Junior, joined us in May. Olivia Durston joins us full-time as a Law Clerk from 23 June, following completion of her law ... Read more

Pink Breakfast

June 2025 In May, we hosted our fourth annual Pink Breakfast in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation. It was a great morning filled with good food, community spirit, and a shared commitment to a worthy cause. Thanks to the hard work in the kitchen – ... Read more

Round the Bays

June 2025 Earlier this year, many members of our team proudly took part in the inaugural Christchurch Round the Bays.  With a great mix of team members, and even a few supportive family members joining in, it was a fantastic opportunity to get outside the ... Read more

Attorneys – What you need to know

June 2025

Emma Jackson

When a person (“the Donor”) appoints you as their Attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPOA”), they are trusting you to handle their affairs on their behalf. There are two types of EPOA: Property; and Personal Care and Welfare.  ... Read more

Siouxsie Wiles Case

June 2025

Jeff McCall

Introduction In August last year, the Employment Court issued a decision involving Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles’ Personal Grievance Claim against her employer, the University of Auckland (the University). This case highlights the extent to ... Read more

Welcoming North Canterbury Clients

June 2025 Weekly Legal Services in Rangiora Mortlock McCormack Law is proud to announce an expanded presence in North Canterbury. From 1 July 2025, a member of our team will be based in Rangiora every Tuesday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. You’ll find us at 267 ... Read more

How to handle a harmful review online

June 2025

Sarah Hartley

In today’s digital landscape, online reviews can greatly influence the reputation of a business.  For small businesses in New Zealand, a single harmful or unfair review can have a disproportionate impact on them. Dealing with these negative ... Read more

Staff News

April 2025 Welcome Brisha Gardner, Solicitor, joined the Family Law team in February.   Congratulations Maddy Hendren, Legal Secretary, on completing her NZ Diploma in Business.   Retirement Patricia White, Trust Account Administrator, retired in ... Read more