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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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April 2025
Since July 2018 we have been completing Customer Due Diligence on our clients to meet our Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations. Most of you are now familiar with the need to provide us with identification ...
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April 2025
Congratulations to Ariana Kim on her admission as a Barrister and Solicitor to the High Court of New Zealand in December! This incredible achievement marks the start of an exciting legal career for Ariana, who works alongside Jeff McCall, Principal. ...
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April 2025
Congratulations to Paige Causer, the 2024 recipient of the Hugh Cottrell Child and Family Law Prize for the University of Canterbury.
In 2017 the partners of Mortlock McCormack Law established an annual prize in recognition of academic excellence ...
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A long-running dispute between an artist from Marlborough, Sirpa Alalääkkölä, and her ex-husband, Paul Palmer, over whether he owned half of the rights to her artwork when their relationship ended has recently been determined by the Supreme ...
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