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News - Mortlock McCormack Law | Property and Commercial Law | Christchurch, New Zealand
News - Mortlock McCormack Law | Property and Commercial Law | Christchurch, New Zealand
News - Mortlock McCormack Law | Property and Commercial Law | Christchurch, New Zealand

Family Feuds and Wills – The High Court’s New Decision Might Affect Your Legacy

April 2025

Olivia Durston

New Zealand’s High Court has delivered a law-changing decision in Bradshaw v Barry concerning the will of a deceased father. The will left his estate, being a half share in his family home, to his wife (the children’s stepmother) and made no ...
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Contractor or Employee – The Proposed “Gateway Test”

April 2025

Ariana Kim

Over the years, the status of a worker as a contractor or an employee has been challenged through the Employment Court and Employment Relations Authority (Authority). The Employment Court’s recognition of four Uber drivers as employees rather ...
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Staff News

December 2024 Welcome: Charlotte Rudd, Solicitor joined us in August. Charlotte will be working in the Trust and Asset Protection team Zahra Rafyee, Solicitor joined us in August. Zahra will be working on a wide range of commercial and property matters. Ariana ...
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MML’s 2024 Highlights Reel

December 2024 The Mortlock McCormack Law team has had an eventful year, excelling not only in our work but also actively participating in community events, charity fundraisers, and professional development opportunities.   Sarah White and her team took ...
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Changes to the “On-sold” Programme

December 2024

Sarah Manning

Angus Mossman

You may have seen the recent media coverage about the changes to the Natural Hazards Commission On-sold support programme (On-sold programme). The changes seek to prevent further cost blowouts and encourage homeowners to reach a timely ...
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Top Tips for Landlords

December 2024

Kent Yeoman

If you have a new commercial building and intend to enter into a commercial lease below are the top tips for success:   Choose the Tenant carefully Arguably, the most important decision for a landlord is choosing the tenant. Is the ...
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Am I in a de facto relationship? And why does it matter?

December 2024

Sarah White

Some people deliberately decide to avoid the legalities of a marriage or a civil union and consciously live as de facto partners.  Others may develop such a relationship less consciously, sometimes by drifting into it, sometimes unaware they are, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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