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Whakaari / White Island: lessons for directors following dismissal of WorkSafe charges against directors Employment, Health & Safety, Litigation
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14/09/23
Breaking Ground - Spring 2023 Construction, Litigation
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Breaking Ground - Spring 2023
12/09/23
Expanding the Privacy Act's notification regime – Privacy Amendment Bill introduced Data Protection & Privacy
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11/09/23
'NZ Firm of the Year' and 'Pro Bono National Firm of the Year' Awards & Recognition
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08/09/23
Watching Brief - September 2023 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - September 2023
07/09/23
Whakaari / White Island: lessons for directors following dismissal of WorkSafe charges against directors Employment, Health & Safety, Litigation
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Whakaari / White Island: lessons for directors ...
14/09/23
Breaking Ground - Spring 2023 Construction, Litigation
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Breaking Ground - Spring 2023
12/09/23
Expanding the Privacy Act's notification regime – Privacy Amendment Bill introduced Data Protection & Privacy
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Expanding the Privacy Act's notification regime...
11/09/23
'NZ Firm of the Year' and 'Pro Bono National Firm of the Year' Awards & Recognition
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08/09/23
Watching Brief - September 2023 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - September 2023
07/09/23
Pro Bono Overview 2023 - Assisting our communities in Aotearoa New Zealand Pro bono & Charity
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Pro Bono Overview 2023 - Assisting our communit...
06/09/23
14 Excellence Awardee (Finalist) placings ahead of NZ Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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NZ Law Awards: 14 finalist placings
04/09/23
National Tax Plan 2023 Tax Law, Watching Brief
National Tax Plan 2023
30/08/23
Supreme Court confirms Mainzeal directors liable for $39.8m and calls for law reform Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency
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Supreme Court confirms Mainzeal directors liabl...
25/08/23
Australia "greenwashing" updates – guidance and proceedings issued Litigation, Regulatory
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Australia "greenwashing" updates – guidance and...
21/08/23
Russell McVeagh named an Employer of Choice Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh named an Employer of Choice
11/08/23
Three days of Govt energy announcements put wind in NZ's 100%-renewable-energy-target sail Climate Change, Energy, Renewables
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Three days of Govt energy announcements put win...
09/08/23
A Gift to Consumers: Submissions open on the Fair Trading (Gift Card Expiry) Amendment Bill Consumer Law, Litigation
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A Gift to Consumers: Submissions open on the Fa...
07/08/23
Government greenlights modern slavery legislation for New Zealand Corporate Advisory, Employment, Health & Safety, Watching Brief
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Government greenlights modern slavery legislation
01/08/23
18 finalist placings ahead of Women in Business Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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18 finalist placings ahead of Women in Business...
01/08/23
Government increases emissions prices following successful judicial review Climate Change, Energy, Resource Management
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Government increases emissions prices following...
31/07/23
Russell McVeagh named Official Legal Partner of the Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024
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28/07/23
Nathaniel Walker recognised as one of NZ's best Private Wealth Law experts Awards & Recognition
Nathaniel Walker recognised as one of NZ's best...
25/07/23
New National Direction on Indigenous Biodiversity Resource Management
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New National Direction on Indigenous Biodiversity
24/07/23
Consents for change of control of oil and gas assets in New Zealand Corporate Advisory, Energy
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Consents for change of control of oil and gas a...
19/07/23
Tim Clarke named on Most Influential Lawyers list Awards & Recognition
Tim Clarke named on Most Influential Lawyers list
19/07/23
First New Zealand case on FMCA stop orders Financial Regulation
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First New Zealand case on FMCA stop orders
18/07/23
Generative AI - class action Technology & Digital
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Generative AI - class action
12/07/23
Kylie Dunn recognised as Pre-eminent in Employment Law Awards & Recognition
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Kylie Dunn recognised as Pre-eminent in Employm...
12/07/23
Russell McVeagh assists QIC in its successful acquisition for 50% interest in Vector Metering Deals & Transactions
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Russell McVeagh assists QIC in its successful a...
10/07/23
AML/CFT regulations changes: a mixed bag for reporting entities Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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AML/CFT regulations changes: a mixed bag for re...
07/07/23
Delivering renewables in Aotearoa New Zealand: reflections from Building Nations 2023 Energy, Infrastructure, Renewables
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Delivering renewables in Aotearoa New Zealand: ...
05/07/23
Customer and Product Data Bill – the proposed New Zealand consumer data right regime Consumer Data Right
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Customer and Product Data Bill – the proposed N...
03/07/23
Climate-related disclosures update: multiple consultations and guidance documents released Climate Change
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Climate-related disclosures update: multiple co...
29/06/23
Environment Select Committee recommends strengthening environmental protection through RMA reform Resource Management
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Environment Select Committee recommends strengt...
29/06/23
Russell McVeagh named a leading litigation firm Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh named a leading litigation firm
27/06/23
6 Key Takeaways from Building Nations 2023 Infrastructure
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6 Key Takeaways from Building Nations 2023
26/06/23
GST on directors' fees - further Inland Revenue guidance regarding use of personal services company Corporate Advisory, Tax Law
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GST on directors' fees - further Inland Revenue...
26/06/23
Government launches consultation on Emissions Trading Scheme Climate Change, Corporate Advisory, Resource Management
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Emissions Trading Scheme consultation launched
21/06/23
Why low-emission credentials are increasingly critical when raising capital Climate Change, Corporate Advisory, Energy
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Why low-emission credentials are increasingly c...
19/06/23
New Zealand introduces Bill to implement GloBE rules Tax Law
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New Zealand introduces Bill to implement GloBE ...
19/06/23
Affordable Water Reform – Final bill introduced Water
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Affordable Water Reform – Final bill introduced
16/06/23
Breaking Ground - Winter 2023 Construction, Litigation
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Breaking Ground - Winter 2023
16/06/23
5 key learnings from the use of digital twin technology in the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Technology & Digital
5 key learnings from the use of digital twin te...
15/06/23
Therapeutic Products Bill closer to passing as select committee report released Regulatory, Watching Brief
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Therapeutic Products Bill closer to passing as ...
14/06/23
Affordable Water Reform – Legislative package continues to flow through Parliament Water
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Affordable Water Reform – Legislative package c...
12/06/23
ESG Blog Climate Change
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ESG Blog
09/06/23
Allison Arthur-Young – Diversity Champion of the Year Finalist Awards & Recognition
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Allison Arthur-Young – Diversity Champion of th...
08/06/23
Let's Talk Climate Climate Change
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Let's Talk Climate
30/05/23
Consumer Data Right Consumer Data Right
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Consumer Data Right
30/05/23
Generative AI – OPC releases guidance for companies looking to adopt generative AI Data Protection & Privacy
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Generative AI – OPC releases guidance for compa...
25/05/23
Best of luck to our clients ahead of the 2023 INFINZ Awards Awards & Recognition
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Best of luck to our clients ahead of the 2023 I...
25/05/23
Climate change directors' duties: High Court of England and Wales dismisses novel claim (ClientEarth v Shell plc) Climate Change, Litigation
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Climate change directors' duties: High Court of...
24/05/23
Incorporated Societies Act replaced after more than a century Litigation
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Incorporated Societies Act replaced after more ...
24/05/23
Blog: Focus on Energy
Blog: Focus on Energy
19/05/23
Budget 2023 – no frills, bread-and-butter, Energy budget Climate Change, Corporate Advisory, Energy
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Budget 2023 – no frills, bread-and-butter, Ener...
18/05/23
Wellbeing Budget 2023 – Support for today, building for tomorrow Watching Brief
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Wellbeing Budget 2023 – Support for today, buil...
18/05/23
Government releases the Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan Technology & Digital
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Government releases the Digital Technologies In...
16/05/23
Freshwater allocation under the Natural and Built Environment Bill Resource Management, Water
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Freshwater allocation under the Natural and Bui...
16/05/23
Watching Brief May 2023 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief May 2023
11/05/23
Russell McVeagh advises Summerset on newly consented Half Moon Bay retirement village Resource Management
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Advising on newly consented retirement village
10/05/23
Commission publishes guidance on retail payment surcharging: key takeaways for merchants and payment service providers Competition Update, Regulatory
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Commission publishes guidance on retail payment...
09/05/23
New Zealand Law Firm of the Year Awards & Recognition
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05/05/23
Russell McVeagh changemakers named Global Women members Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh changemakers named Global Women...
04/05/23
Investing in New Zealand - April 2023 International Trade & Investment
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Investing in New Zealand - April 2023
28/04/23
Open for consultation: Climate Change Commission's advice on the second emissions reduction plan Climate Change
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Open for consultation: Climate Change Commissio...
28/04/23
The Digital Download: Generative AI Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
The Digital Download: Generative AI
27/04/23
Episode 5: Generative AI and IP Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
Episode 5: Generative AI and IP
27/04/23
Cash not accepted: new prohibition on cash transactions for high value goods Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Cash not accepted: new prohibition on cash tran...
26/04/23
Enabling renewable energy generation and electricity transmission in Aotearoa – new consultation documents released Climate Change, Energy, Renewables
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Enabling renewable energy generation and electr...
21/04/23
45 Russell McVeagh lawyers named New Zealand's Best Lawyers® Awards & Recognition
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45 Russell McVeagh lawyers named New Zealand's ...
21/04/23
High Court issues judgment in first defended market manipulation case under the FMCA Financial Regulation, Litigation
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High Court issues judgment in first defended ma...
19/04/23
Episode 4: ChatGPT's potential in the workplace Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Episode 4: ChatGPT's potential in the workplace
19/04/23
Deposit Takers Bill: The Select Committee recommends amendments Financial Regulation
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Deposit Takers Bill: The Select Committee recom...
18/04/23
Climate Change Commission urges Government to reduce ETS unit supply and raise trigger prices Climate Change
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Climate Change Commission urges Government to r...
14/04/23
Changes bring clarity to the retentions regime Construction
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Changes bring clarity to the retentions regime
14/04/23
Three Waters becomes Affordable Water - Changes Explained Regulatory, Water
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Three Waters becomes Affordable Water - Changes...
13/04/23
NZ oil and gas sector – Continued transition and regulatory framework Corporate Advisory, Energy
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NZ oil and gas sector – Continued transition an...
13/04/23
Aotearoa New Zealand: Dispute Resolution Overview Litigation
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Aotearoa New Zealand: Dispute Resolution Overview
12/04/23
Episode 3: Risks when using Generative AI Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Episode 3: Risks when using Generative AI
12/04/23
Build-to-Rent: an emerging asset class in New Zealand Construction, Real Estate, Tax Law
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Build-to-Rent: an emerging asset class in New Z...
11/04/23
Lobbying review – chance for industry leadership Watching Brief
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Lobbying review – chance for industry leadership
06/04/23
Episode 2: Limitations and Benefits of Generative AI Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Episode 2: Limitations and Benefits of Generati...
05/04/23
Reform of the emissions trading scheme: changes on the horizon Climate Change
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Reform of the emissions trading scheme: changes...
31/03/23
Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill passes third and final reading Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill ...
30/03/23
RBNZ seeks feedback on guidance for managing climate-related risks Climate Change, Financial Regulation
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RBNZ seeks feedback on guidance for managing cl...
30/03/23
Significant amendments to New Zealand's competition law framework imminent Competition Update
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Significant amendments to NZ's competition law ...
29/03/23
Episode 1: AI's Watershed Moment Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Episode 1: AI's Watershed Moment
29/03/23
Credit Suisse as another test case for NZ's Deposit Takers Bill Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Restructuring and Insolvency
Publications
Credit Suisse as another test case for NZ's Dep...
27/03/23
Russell McVeagh bolsters Employment team with new senior hire Employment, Health & Safety
News
Russell McVeagh bolsters Employment team with n...
27/03/23
The Commerce Commission shares its 2023 regulatory work plan for the retail payment system Competition Update
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The Commerce Commission shares its 2023 regulat...
27/03/23
Russell McVeagh expands Wellington-based Real Estate & Construction team Construction, Real Estate
Russell McVeagh expands Wellington-based Real E...
24/03/23
D&O cover: Recent themes and key considerations Insurance, Litigation
D&O cover: Recent themes and key considerations
24/03/23
Employment Law: What's to come in 2023 (Episode 4: Personal Grievance Remedies) Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
Employment Law: What's to come in 2023 (Episode...
21/03/23
Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023 Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023
21/03/23
Russell McVeagh welcomes new Wellington-based Real Estate & Construction partner Construction, Real Estate
News
New Real Estate and Construction partner
20/03/23
Silicon Valley Bank as a test case for New Zealand's Deposit Takers Bill Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Restructuring and Insolvency
Publications
Silicon Valley Bank as a test case for New Zeal...
17/03/23
Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023 (Episode 3: Employees and Independent Contractors) Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023 (E...
14/03/23
GST on Directors' fees - Inland Revenue issues new public guidance Tax Law
GST on Directors' fees - Inland Revenue issues ...
13/03/23
Restructuring & Insolvency 2022/23: The year that was and what's to come Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency
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Restructuring & Insolvency 2022/23: The year th...
13/03/23
Restructuring and Insolvency 2022/23: The year that was and what's to come Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency
Publications
Restructuring and Insolvency 2022/23: The year ...
13/03/23
Russell McVeagh achieves GenderTick Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh achieves GenderTick
08/03/23
Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023 (Episode 2: Fair Pay Agreements) Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023 (E...
07/03/23
Breaking Ground - Autumn 2023 Construction
Publications
Breaking Ground - Autumn 2023
06/03/23
New Zealand's new offshore wind regulatory framework - Catching up with Australia, Asia and Europe
New Zealand's new offshore wind regulatory fram...
03/03/23
AML/CFT Act review: Draft regulations released for consultation Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation, Regulatory
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AML/CFT Act review: Draft regulations released ...
03/03/23
Action by Australian regulators highlights greenwashing risks for financial institutions and other businesses Climate Change, Financial Regulation, Litigation
Publications
Action by Australian regulators highlights gree...
02/03/23
Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023 (Episode 1: Holidays Act Reform) Employment, Health & Safety
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Employment Law: What to look out for in 2023 (E...
28/02/23
COFI: FMA seeks feedback on draft guidance note on intermediated distribution Financial Regulation
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COFI: FMA seeks feedback on draft guidance note...
24/02/23
Ad tech practices called into question in the EU – what are the broader considerations for the "data as payment" model? Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
Publications
Ad tech practices called into question in the E...
22/02/23
Climate Change Outlook 2023 Climate Change
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Climate Change Outlook 2023
16/02/23
Severe weather, frustration and force majeure Litigation
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Severe weather, frustration and force majeure
16/02/23
Watching brief – February 2023 Watching Brief
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Watching brief – February 2023
13/02/23
Class action developments in the trans-Tasman context Litigation
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Class action developments in the trans-Tasman c...
09/02/23
Energy Blog: What's to come in 2023 Energy, Renewables
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Energy Blog: What's to come in 2023
08/02/23
He aha ai? The role of Te Tiriti in policy and legislative development Māori Legal
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He aha ai? The role of Te Tiriti in policy and ...
07/02/23
Environment, Planning and Natural Resources: What to look out for in 2023 Resource Management
Publications
Environment, Planning and Natural Resources: Wh...
03/02/23
Private Infrastructure Investment in New Zealand: A Market Update Energy, Infrastructure, Renewables
Publications
Private Infrastructure Investment in New Zealan...
17/01/23
Spotlight on Infrastructure Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Regulatory, Resource Management
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Spotlight on Infrastructure
17/01/23
Consumer Data Right Update – proposed penalties, supervisory authorities, in-scope sectors and approach to accreditation and fees Banking & Finance, Consumer Data Right, Data Protection & Privacy, Regulatory, Technology & Digital
Publications
Consumer Data Right Update – proposed penalties...
16/01/23
Allison Arthur-Young again recognised as one of NZ's Most Influential Lawyers Awards & Recognition, People
News
Allison Arthur-Young again recognised as one of...
22/12/22
Top Rankings in latest Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide Awards & Recognition, People
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21/12/22
XRB issues final climate standards broadly in line with exposure drafts Banking & Finance, Climate Change
Publications
XRB issues final climate standards broadly in l...
19/12/22
Enhancing access to justice through our courts, but what about Alternative Dispute Resolution? Litigation
Publications
Enhancing access to justice through our courts,...
16/12/22
Three Russell McVeagh leaders named in Elite Women list 2022 Awards & Recognition, People
News
Three Russell McVeagh leaders named in Elite Wo...
16/12/22
Russell McVeagh promotes Six to Senior Associate
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Russell McVeagh promotes Six to Senior Associate
15/12/22
Guidance from Australian court when changing privacy policies and telling consumers Litigation
Publications
Guidance from Australian court when changing pr...
14/12/22
Competition Law: Year in Review 2022 Competition Update
Publications
Competition Law: Year in Review 2022
13/12/22
Three Waters Reform: Government takes three big steps Regulatory, Water
Publications
Three Waters Reform: Government takes three big...
09/12/22
Russell McVeagh inducted into Asia-Pacific's first Green Guide
Russell McVeagh inducted into Asia-Pacific's fi...
09/12/22
Consumer Law: Year in Review 2022 Consumer Law
Publications
Consumer Law: Year in Review 2022
08/12/22
Royal Commission of Inquiry to establish lessons learned from NZ's COVID-19 response Watching Brief
Publications
Royal Commission of Inquiry to establish lesson...
07/12/22
Three promoted to Special Counsel at Russell McVeagh Awards & Recognition, People
News
Three promoted to Special Counsel at Russell Mc...
07/12/22
The Digital Download: The Cybersecurity Edition Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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The Digital Download: The Cybersecurity Edition
06/12/22
Episode 4: Contracting and Cybersecurity Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Episode 4: Contracting and Cybersecurity
06/12/22
Infrastructure Series: What's on the horizon? Infrastructure
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Infrastructure Series: What's on the horizon?
05/12/22
Unlocking the potential of BIM Construction, Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure
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Unlocking the potential of BIM
05/12/22
Breaking Ground - Summer 2022 Edition Construction
Publications
Breaking Ground - Summer 2022 Edition
02/12/22
Therapeutic Products Bill introduced to Parliament Regulatory
Publications
Therapeutic Products Bill introduced to Parliament
02/12/22
COFI: FMA publishes standard licence conditions, application guidance and fair conduct programme information sheet Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Publications
COFI: FMA publishes standard licence conditions...
01/12/22
Home-grown talented Real Estate lawyer promoted at Russell McVeagh Construction, Real Estate
News
Home-grown talented Real Estate lawyer promoted...
01/12/22
High Court dismisses judicial review of Climate Change Commission advice Climate Change
Publications
High Court dismisses judicial review of Climate...
29/11/22
Episode 3: Response and Recovery Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Episode 3: Response and Recovery
29/11/22
Russell McVeagh welcomes 4 new seniors across Corporate and Litigation
News
Russell McVeagh welcomes 4 new seniors across C...
24/11/22
Episode 2: Getting Prepared Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Episode 2: Getting Prepared
22/11/22
Three Waters Reform – Select Committee suggests changes to Water Services Entities Bill Climate Change, Resource Management, Water
Publications
Three Waters Reform – Select Committee suggests...
22/11/22
Three-time Winners of Exclusive Client Choice Awards Competition Update, Corporate Advisory
Three-time Winners of Exclusive Client Choice A...
17/11/22
New resource management legislation: Top 10 things to know Resource Management
Publications
New resource management legislation: Top 10 thi...
16/11/22
Episode 1: Cybersecurity threat landscape
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Episode 1: Cybersecurity threat landscape
14/11/22
Multi-owner projects: 3 governance considerations for owners Infrastructure
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Multi-owner projects: 3 governance consideratio...
14/11/22
Consumer Data Right Update – Banking to be the first cab off the rank Banking & Finance, Consumer Data Right, Consumer Law, Data Protection & Privacy, Financial Regulation, Regulatory, Technology & Digital
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Consumer Data Right Update – Banking to be the ...
11/11/22
Russell McVeagh recognised for Equity Market and Project Finance expertise at 2022 NZ Law Awards Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Litigation
News
Russell McVeagh recognised for Equity Market an...
11/11/22
Spotlight on net zero pledges: greenwashing advice released Banking & Finance, Climate Change, Litigation
Publications
Spotlight on net zero pledges: greenwashing adv...
11/11/22
Statutory report on AML/CFT Act: What's changing first Banking & Finance, Litigation
Publications
Statutory report on AML/CFT Act: What's changin...
10/11/22
Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand - Tō tatou ki Aotearoa
Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand - Tō t...
09/11/22
Judicial review of climate change decisions: key themes from recent key cases Climate Change
Publications
Judicial review of climate change decisions: ke...
04/11/22
Leading litigators named in inaugural Arbitration Powerlist: Australasia Awards & Recognition
News
Leading litigators named in inaugural Arbitrati...
04/11/22
Resource management reform – Will it move the dial for infrastructure? Infrastructure, Resource Management
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Resource management reform – Will it move the d...
04/11/22
Watching Brief - November 2022 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - November 2022
03/11/22
Statutory review of Australia's Consumer Data Right – a "playbook" for New Zealand Banking & Finance, Consumer Data Right, Data Protection & Privacy, Financial Regulation, Regulatory, Technology & Digital
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Statutory review of Australia's Consumer Data R...
02/11/22
Reducing energy emissions: Government releases terms of reference
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Reducing energy emissions: Government releases ...
01/11/22
Investing in utility scale solar in New Zealand: top 4 legal considerations Climate Change, Corporate Advisory
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Investing in utility scale solar in New Zealand...
27/10/22
UBER DECISION – the Employment Court's latest word on the contractor/employee issue Employment, Health & Safety
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UBER DECISION – the Employment Court's latest w...
25/10/22
Considerations for collaborative procurement and contracting Infrastructure
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Considerations for collaborative procurement an...
20/10/22
The Commerce Commission seeks input on draft guidelines for the new market power prohibition Competition Update
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The Commerce Commission seeks input on draft gu...
19/10/22
Whakamāramatanga Series Māori Legal
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Whakamāramatanga Series
18/10/22
Whakamāramatanga Series: Supreme Court considers place of tikanga in the law - judgment on continuation of Ellis appeal Litigation
Publications
Whakamāramatanga Series: Supreme Court consider...
18/10/22
Four Rising Stars recognised in pan-Asia-Pacific Awards Awards & Recognition
News
Four Rising Stars recognised in pan-Asia-Pacifi...
14/10/22
Russell McVeagh assists on the sale of BNZ Life Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
News
Russell McVeagh assists on the sale of BNZ Life
13/10/22
Major UK Supreme Court decision released regarding the duties of directors of companies approaching insolvency Litigation
Publications
Major UK Supreme Court decision released regard...
13/10/22
Retreat! Critical year ahead for climate change adaptation Infrastructure
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Retreat! Critical year ahead for climate change...
13/10/22
Government seeks feedback on pricing agricultural emissions Agribusiness & Food, Climate Change
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Government seeks feedback on pricing agricultur...
12/10/22
Fair Pay Agreements - The Select Committee Report is in Employment, Health & Safety
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Fair Pay Agreements - The Select Committee Repo...
07/10/22
Top recognition in Capital Markets law Awards & Recognition, Corporate Advisory
News
Top recognition in Capital Markets law
07/10/22
New Zealand onshore renewables: Equity financing at the project level Infrastructure
Publications
Article 1: Infrastructure Series
06/10/22
Client money and property services: draft guidance consultation Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Publications
Client money and property services: draft guida...
04/10/22
Consultations released on regulations and fees for Conduct of Financial Institutions regime Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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Consultations released on regulations and fees ...
30/09/22
RBNZ and FMA joint consultation on draft FMI Standards Banking & Finance
Publications
RBNZ and FMA joint consultation on draft FMI St...
29/09/22
Russell McVeagh wins White Camellia Award for its work promoting equality Awards & Recognition
News
Russell McVeagh wins White Camellia Award
29/09/22
Back in the fold: considering greenhouse gases under the RMA Resource Management
Publications
Considering greenhouse gases under the RMA
21/09/22
RMA Reform Series Regulatory, Resource Management
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RMA Reform Series
20/09/22
Government releases a Digital Strategy for Aotearoa Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Government releases a Digital Strategy for Aote...
16/09/22
Episode 7: SaaS Agreements - Top Tips Technology & Digital
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Episode 7: SaaS Agreements - Top Tips
12/09/22
Episode 6: Investing in a SaaS Business Technology & Digital
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Episode 6: Investing in a SaaS Business
12/09/22
Episode 5: Modica Market Entry Technology & Digital
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Episode 5: Modica Market Entry
12/09/22
Episode 4: SaaS and AI Technology & Digital
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Episode 4: SaaS and AI
12/09/22
Episode 3: LawVu - A Global SaaS Success Story Technology & Digital
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Episode 3: LawVu - A Global SaaS Success Story
12/09/22
Episode 2: SaaS and privacy considerations Technology & Digital
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Episode 2: SaaS and privacy considerations
12/09/22
Episode 1: Taking SaaS to the World Technology & Digital
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Episode 1: Taking SaaS to the World
12/09/22
Expanding the Privacy Act's notification regime – Ministry of Justice invites feedback Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Expanding the Privacy Act's notification regime
25/08/22
Green Hydrogen: Opportunities for New Zealand Climate Change, Corporate Advisory
Publications
Green Hydrogen: Opportunities for New Zealand
23/08/22
It's the putting right that counts: Commerce Commission issues draft guidance on the approach to customer remediation Competition Update, Consumer Law, Litigation, Regulatory
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It's the putting right that counts: Commerce Co...
23/08/22
10 Deal nominations for Russell McVeagh ahead of NZ Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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Finalist in 7 categories ahead of NZ Law Awards
19/08/22
Major Fair Trading Act changes in force today – Commission issues guidance Consumer Law, Litigation, Regulatory
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Major Fair Trading Act changes in force today –...
16/08/22
Russell McVeagh assists on Fisher Funds' acquisition of Kiwi Wealth Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
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Assisting on Fisher Funds' acquisition of Kiwi ...
16/08/22
Privacy regulation of biometrics in NZ – Privacy Commissioner invites submissions Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Privacy regulation of biometrics in NZ – Privac...
15/08/22
Tikanga-based resolution: CNI Iwi Holdings Ltd v Tūhoe Establishment Trust Litigation
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Tikanga-based resolution: CNI Iwi Holdings Ltd ...
10/08/22
New Zealand launches OECD “Pillar Two” consultation Tax Law
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New Zealand launches OECD “Pillar Two” consulta...
08/08/22
Watching Brief - August 2022 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - August 2022
05/08/22
Powering ahead with offshore wind regulatory settings – is Aotearoa New Zealand open for business? Corporate Advisory
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Powering ahead with offshore wind regulatory se...
28/07/22
COFI: UK Financial Conduct Authority confirms Consumer Duty Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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COFI: UK Financial Conduct Authority confirms C...
28/07/22
Taking SaaS to the World Corporate Advisory, Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Taking SaaS to the World
26/07/22
Change of Government in Australia heralded as a win for climate: how do the new government's plans compare to Aotearoa? Climate Change
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Australian Government change heralded as a win ...
22/07/22
15 finalist placings ahead of Women in Business Law Awards, Asia-Pacific Awards & Recognition
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15 finalist placings ahead of Women in Business...
22/07/22
Arbitration and iwi disputes: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu v Attorney-General Litigation, Māori Legal
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Arbitration and iwi disputes: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi...
21/07/22
COFI Standard Licence Conditions Consultation Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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COFI Standard Licence Conditions Consultation
21/07/22
Two Russell McVeagh partners named on Most Influential lawyers list Awards & Recognition
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Two Russell McVeagh partners named on Most Infl...
15/07/22
Musk vs Twitter - a legal view Litigation, Technology & Digital
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Musk vs Twitter - a legal view
12/07/22
Fast and Furious - getting the most out of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act Resource Management
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Fast and Furious - getting the most out of the ...
08/07/22
Du Val Capital Partners Ltd v FMA: Not all wholesale investors are created equal Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Du Val Capital Partners Ltd v FMA: Not all whol...
06/07/22
High Court confirms banks best placed to manage their own AML/CFT risks Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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High Court confirms banks best placed to manage...
29/06/22
Law Commission releases final report on class actions and litigation funding Litigation
Publications
Law Commission releases final report on class a...
29/06/22
COFI Bill - Supplementary Order Paper Released Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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COFI Bill - Supplementary Order Paper Released
20/06/22
Water Services Act 2021 has critical implications for wastewater Regulatory, Water
Publications
Water Services Act 2021 has critical implicatio...
16/06/22
Breaking Ground - Winter 2022 Construction
Publications
Breaking Ground - Winter 2022
07/06/22
Government takes the plunge and introduces first Three Waters legislation into Parliament Regulatory, Water
Publications
Government takes the plunge and introduces firs...
03/06/22
Energy Blog: Lessons from Australia on Offshore Wind Regulatory
Publications
Lessons from Australia on Offshore Wind
02/06/22
Competition and Regulatory law specialists promoted to Russell McVeagh partnership Awards & Recognition, Competition Update, Corporate Advisory, People, Regulatory
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Competition and Regulatory Partner Promotions
01/06/22
District Court dismisses charges against NEMA for Whakaari disaster Employment, Health & Safety, Litigation
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District Court dismisses charges against NEMA f...
01/06/22
The role of climate change in Three Waters reform Climate Change, Resource Management, Water
Publications
The role of climate change in Three Waters reform
23/05/22
Budget 2022: The Ghost of Michael Cullen Banking & Finance
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Budget 2022: The Ghost of Michael Cullen
19/05/22
Energy Blog: Emissions Reduction Plan Climate Change, Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Regulatory, Resource Management
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Energy Blog: Emissions Reduction Plan
19/05/22
Supreme Court clarifies law on termination of contract for non-fulfilment of a condition Litigation
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Supreme Court clarifies law on termination of c...
18/05/22
Wishing our clients success ahead of 2022 INFINZ Awards Awards & Recognition, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
Wishing our clients success ahead of 2022 INFIN...
18/05/22
Tip of the melting iceberg: Emissions Reduction Plan signals extensive climate change policy development over the next four years Agribusiness & Food, Banking & Finance, Climate Change, Construction, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Resource Management
Publications
Tip of the melting iceberg: Emissions Reduction...
17/05/22
Russell McVeagh claims Five Stars in Benchmark Litigation rankings Awards & Recognition
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Five Stars in Benchmark Litigation rankings
13/05/22
Watching Brief - May 2022 Watching Brief
Publications
Watching Brief - May 2022
06/05/22
Digging NZ out of its infrastructure deficit hole – Te Waihanga's bold 30 year infrastructure strategy Infrastructure
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Digging NZ out of its infrastructure deficit ho...
05/05/22
"Adapt and thrive": Government invites submissions on draft first national adaptation plan Climate Change
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Submissions on draft first national adaptation ...
29/04/22
Intensification Streamlined Planning Processes Infrastructure, Resource Management
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Intensification Streamlined Planning Processes
21/04/22
Russell McVeagh assists on Goodman's Green Bonds Issuance
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Goodman's Green Bonds Issuance
19/04/22
New Modern Slavery legislation for New Zealand
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New Modern Slavery legislation for New Zealand
14/04/22
COVID-19 – Our response
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COVID-19 – Our response
14/04/22
Our updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
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Our updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
14/04/22
41 Russell McVeagh lawyers named New Zealand's Best Lawyers® Awards & Recognition
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41 Russell McVeagh lawyers named New Zealand's ...
14/04/22
IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022 Awards & Recognition
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IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022
08/04/22
Investing in New Zealand - April 2022
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Investing in New Zealand - April 2022
07/04/22
Climate-related disclosure framework: Get ready to report Banking & Finance, Climate Change
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Climate-related disclosure framework: Get ready...
07/04/22
Income tax treatment of forestry carbon credits - time for a change? Tax Law
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Income tax treatment of forestry carbon credits...
06/04/22
Lessons from the UK and ScotWind Climate Change, Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Regulatory
Publications
Lessons from the UK and ScotWind
05/04/22
New "significant business assets" OIO consent thresholds for Australian investors announced Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, International Trade & Investment, Real Estate
Publications
New "significant business assets" OIO consent t...
31/03/22
Parliament passes significant amendments to New Zealand's competition law framework Competition Update
Publications
Parliament passes significant amendments to New...
31/03/22
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill
30/03/22
New Zealand Government consults on the taxation of the gig and sharing economy Banking & Finance, Tax Law
Publications
New Zealand Government consults on the taxation...
30/03/22
Sharma appeal decision: no novel duty of care owed Climate Change
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Sharma appeal decision: no novel duty of care owed
25/03/22
Joe Windmeyer and team recognised ahead of Australasian Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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Joe Windmeyer and Russell McVeagh team recognis...
24/03/22
Russia Sanctions – what do they mean for AML/CFT reporting entities (and everyone else)? Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, International Trade & Investment, Regulatory
Publications
Russia Sanctions – what do they mean for AML/CF...
23/03/22
COVID-19 – helping you navigate the legal implications
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COVID-19 – helping you navigate the legal impli...
23/03/22
Changes to Vaccination mandates and passes Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
Changes to Vaccination mandates and passes
23/03/22
Financial Markets (Conduct of Financial Institutions) Amendment Bill Update Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Publications
COFI Update
18/03/22
Russell McVeagh named NZ Law Firm of the Year at pan-Asia Awards Awards & Recognition
News
NZ Law Firm of the Year at pan-Asia Awards
18/03/22
Mainzeal appeal heard by Supreme Court Litigation
Publications
Mainzeal appeal heard by Supreme Court
15/03/22
Insurance Regulation Update: Insurance Contracts Bill – Exposure Draft Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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Insurance Regulation Update: Insurance Contract...
10/03/22
The winds are changing - can the NZ legal system keep up? Climate Change, Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Regulatory, Resource Management
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The winds are changing - can the NZ legal syste...
09/03/22
Commission reviews input methodologies under Part 4 of the Commerce Act Regulatory
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Commission reviews input methodologies under Pa...
04/03/22
Westpac Life sale completes with Russell McVeagh's assistance
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Westpac Life sale completes
03/03/22
Breaking Ground - Autumn 2022 Construction
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Breaking Ground - Autumn 2022
03/03/22
ACCC criminal cartel case abandoned after 6 years: who counts the human cost? Competition Update
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ACCC criminal cartel case abandoned after 6 years
25/02/22
Watching Brief - February 2022 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - February 2022
16/02/22
Environment, Planning and Natural Resources: What to look out for in 2022 Resource Management
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Environment, Planning and Natural Resources: Wh...
09/02/22
Russell McVeagh's role in supporting clients' achievements highlighted Awards & Recognition
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Supporting clients' achievements highlighted
26/01/22
RBNZ Consultation Update - Exposure Draft of Deposit Takers Bill Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Publications
RBNZ Consultation Update - Exposure Draft of De...
21/12/21
Agreements in relation to competitive keyword advertising declared cartel conduct Competition Update
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Agreements in relation to competitive keyword a...
20/12/21
Russell McVeagh leaders recognised in 'Elite Women' special feature Awards & Recognition
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RMcV leaders in 'Elite Women' feature
17/12/21
Environment, Planning and Natural Resources Year in Review 2021 Infrastructure, Resource Management
Publications
Environment, Planning and Natural Resources Yea...
16/12/21
Russell McVeagh ranks Top Tier in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2022 Guide Awards & Recognition
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Top Tier in Chambers & Partners
16/12/21
Restructuring & Insolvency 2021 Year in Review Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency
Publications
Restructuring & Insolvency 2021 Year in Review
14/12/21
Watching Brief - December 2021 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - December 2021
14/12/21
Financial Professional Services Trading Advice Transparency Bill Banking & Finance, Litigation
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Financial Professional Services Trading Advice ...
13/12/21
Consumer Law Year in Review 2021 Consumer Law
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Consumer Law Year in Review 2021
09/12/21
Innovative financing model to accelerate adoption of low emissions vehicles Banking & Finance
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Innovative financing model to accelerate adopti...
08/12/21
Russell McVeagh grows senior ranks with 8 new Senior Associates Awards & Recognition, Construction, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, Litigation, People, Real Estate, Regulatory
News
Nine new Senior Associates
07/12/21
Green light for the COVID-19 Traffic Light System Regulatory
Publications
Green light for the COVID-19 Traffic Light System
07/12/21
Competition Law Year in Review 2021 Competition Update, Consumer Law
News
Competition Law Year in Review 2021
06/12/21
Guidance for visiting our offices under the new COVID-19 Protection Framework
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Guidance for visiting our offices under the new...
02/12/21
Breaking Ground - Summer 2021 Construction
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Breaking Ground - Summer 2021
02/12/21
Five partner appointments enhance Russell McVeagh partnership Awards & Recognition, Banking & Finance, Construction, Corporate Advisory, People, Real Estate
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Five partner appointments enhance partnership
01/12/21
Vaccination Legislation update Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
Vaccination Legislation update
24/11/21
Russell McVeagh wins Equity Market Deal of the Year at NZ Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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Equity Market Deal of the Year winner
19/11/21
With Black Friday around the corner...updates for financial advertising and for all businesses on price promotions Banking & Finance, Consumer Law, Financial Regulation, Litigation
Publications
With Black Friday around the corner...updates f...
18/11/21
Three Waters: Where to from here? Infrastructure, Resource Management, Water
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Three Waters: Where to from here?
15/11/21
Auckland Airport resets post-COVID infrastructure plans Infrastructure
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Auckland Airport resets post-COVID infrastructu...
09/11/21
Russell McVeagh assists on Sustainable Finance Programme Banking & Finance
News
Russell McVeagh assists on Sustainable Finance ...
04/11/21
Select Committee responds to submissions on Exposure Draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill Infrastructure, Resource Management
Publications
Select Committee responds to submissions on Exp...
02/11/21
Tort claims – an unsuitable vehicle for addressing climate change Climate Change, Litigation, Māori Legal
Publications
Tort claims – an unsuitable vehicle for address...
01/11/21
The Government confirms it is proceeding with Three Waters Reform Infrastructure, Resource Management, Water
Publications
Three Waters: Government proceeding with Reform
28/10/21
Retail Payment System Bill passes first reading Regulatory
Publications
Retail Payment System Bill passes first reading
27/10/21
Climate change developments continue at pace Banking & Finance, Climate Change
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Climate change developments continue at pace
27/10/21
Clarity on discretionary payments and holiday pay Employment, Health & Safety
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Clarity on discretionary payments and holiday pay
26/10/21
New Bill introduced to tackle housing crisis in New Zealand Resource Management
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New Bill introduced to tackle NZ's housing crisis
19/10/21
Vaccination – let's get to the point… Employment, Health & Safety
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Vaccination – let's get to the point…
19/10/21
Russell McVeagh Partners win 2021 Client Choice Awards Awards & Recognition
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Partners win 2021 Client Choice Awards
15/10/21
Consultation now open ahead of New Zealand's Emissions Reduction Plan Climate Change
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Consultation now open ahead of New Zealand's Em...
14/10/21
Our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
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Our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
14/10/21
AML/CFT Statutory Review Consultation 2021 and CPD Seminar Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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AML/CFT Statutory Review Consultation 2021 and ...
11/10/21
Amending directors' duties for company stakeholders Corporate Advisory
Publications
Amending directors' duties for company stakehol...
04/10/21
Fast-track process to be extended, Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development released, and new timeframes proposed for emissions reduction plan. Infrastructure, Resource Management
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Fast-track process to be extended, Government P...
04/10/21
A win for privacy and our online identities? – Introduction of the new Digital Identity Bill and how it will affect you and your business Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
Publications
A win for privacy and our online identities? – ...
01/10/21
Rent relief for "no access in an emergency" inserted into leases Litigation, Real Estate
Publications
Rent relief for "no access in an emergency" ins...
29/09/21
Watching Brief - September 2021 Watching Brief
Watching Brief - September 2021
27/09/21
Environmental Policy and RMA Reform Update Infrastructure, Resource Management
Publications
Environmental Policy and RMA Reform Update
23/09/21
Russell McVeagh assists on world-first green loan certification Banking & Finance, Deals & Transactions
News
World-first green loan certification
22/09/21
When lowest prices don't have to be the lowest – the end of the Bunnings saga? Consumer Law
Publications
The end of the Bunnings saga?
22/09/21
New climate change policy focuses on transport sector Climate Change
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New climate change policy focuses on transport ...
17/09/21
Russell McVeagh assisting with Park & Ride bus campaign for mobile vaccination drive Pro bono & Charity
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Russell McVeagh assisting with Park & Ride bus ...
17/09/21
5 Russell McVeagh partners named 'Lawyer of the Year' at pan-Asia Women in Business Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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5 partners named 'Lawyer of the Year'
16/09/21
New tax disclosure requirements for overseas investment Tax Law
New tax disclosure requirements for overseas in...
16/09/21
RMA system reform has critical implications for Three Waters Infrastructure, Resource Management, Water
Publications
RMA system reform has critical implications for...
15/09/21
Green claims and substantiation: is your disposable coffee cup recyclable? Consumer Law
Publications
Green claims and substantiation
15/09/21
Russell McVeagh assists with SG Fleet's acquisition of LeasePlan Australia and New Zealand Deals & Transactions
News
RMcV assists SG Fleet acquire LeasePlan NZ & AU
13/09/21
Changes to electricity regulation focus on consumer interests and innovation Regulatory
Publications
Changes to electricity regulation focus on cons...
10/09/21
One short phone call ends in penalties for cartel conduct Competition Update
Publications
Short phone call ends in penalties for cartel c...
10/09/21
The vaccination debate – first snapshot from the Authority Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
The vaccination debate
07/09/21
New Order isolates Auckland from the rest of New Zealand Employment, Health & Safety, Regulatory
Publications
New Order isolates Auckland from the rest of NZ
06/09/21
Breaking Ground - Spring 2021 Construction
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Breaking Ground - Spring 2021
03/09/21
Breaking Ground: Russell McVeagh Construction Quarterly Construction
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Breaking Ground: Russell McVeagh Construction Q...
03/09/21
Advertising Standards Authority releases draft Financial Advertising Code Banking & Finance, Consumer Law
Publications
ASA releases draft Financial Advertising Code
01/09/21
What you need to know about competition law during a pandemic Competition Update
Publications
What you need to know about competition law dur...
30/08/21
Russell McVeagh shortlisted across full spectrum ahead of NZ Law Awards Awards & Recognition, Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
News
Finalists across full spectrum for NZ Law Awards
26/08/21
COVID-19 – Building and Construction Update Construction
Publications
COVID-19 – Building and Construction Update
26/08/21
Here we go again – what employers need to know about lockdown Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
What employers need to know about lockdown
25/08/21
Russell McVeagh assists on largest sustainability linked loan for 2021 Banking & Finance, Deals & Transactions
News
Largest sustainability linked loan for 2021
25/08/21
Fair Trading Amendment Bill receives Royal Assent – some changes in effect immediately Consumer Law
Publications
Fair Trading Amendment Bill receives Royal Assent
18/08/21
COVID-19 – Order specifies requirements at Alert Level 4 Regulatory
Publications
COVID-19 – Order specifies requirements at Aler...
18/08/21
Full steam ahead for climate-related reporting Banking & Finance, Climate Change, Litigation
Publications
Full steam ahead for climate-related reporting
17/08/21
Planning for the amended Fair Trading Act - practical tips for small trade contracts Consumer Law
Publications
Practical tips for small trade contracts under ...
12/08/21
Managing escalation in construction projects Construction, Infrastructure, Real Estate
Publications
Managing escalation in construction projects
11/08/21
High-profile cases demonstrate how seriously privacy being taken by the courts Litigation
Publications
High-profile cases demonstrate how seriously pr...
09/08/21
19 finalist placings ahead of pan-Asia Women in Business Law Awards 2021 Awards & Recognition
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19 finalists: pan-Asia Women in Business Law Aw...
30/07/21
Russell McVeagh partner Nathaniel Walker's Private Wealth Law expertise highlighted Awards & Recognition, Litigation
News
Nathaniel Walker's Private Wealth Law expertise...
29/07/21
The AML/CFT Act Supervisors issue new guidance regarding identity verification Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
Publications
New guidance regarding identity verification
28/07/21
Enforcing health and safety duties Employment, Health & Safety, Litigation
Enforcing health and safety duties
26/07/21
Watching Brief - July 2021 Watching Brief
Watching Brief - July 2021
16/07/21
Three Waters: Government announces $2.5 billion package to support local government transition Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Resource Management, Water
Publications
Three Waters: Government announces support package
16/07/21
Supreme Court allows appeal of Bathurst Resources and provides authoritative judgment on contractual interpretation Litigation
Publications
Supreme Court allows appeal of Bathurst Resourc...
14/07/21
Russell McVeagh Tax team recognised ahead of Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2021 Tax Law
News
Tax team recognised ahead of Asia-Pacific Tax A...
13/07/21
New Zealand Government to introduce a Consumer Data Right Banking & Finance, Consumer Data Right, Corporate Advisory, Data Protection & Privacy, Regulatory, Technology & Digital
NZ Government to introduce a Consumer Data Right
08/07/21
Russell McVeagh acts on Westpac Life sale Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
News
Russell McVeagh acts on Westpac Life sale
07/07/21
New purchase price allocation rules now in force Banking & Finance, Tax Law
Publications
New purchase price allocation rules now in force
06/07/21
Employment expert joins Russell McVeagh Partnership Employment, Health & Safety
News
Employment expert joins RMcV Partnership
01/07/21
Three Waters: Four new entities proposed Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Resource Management, Water
Publications
Three Waters: Four new entities proposed
30/06/21
Environmental Limits and Positive Outcomes: a first look at the details of the new resource management system Resource Management
Publications
Environmental Limits and Positive Outcomes: a f...
29/06/21
Sellers bear the brunt of new oil & gas decommissioning rules Corporate Advisory, Resource Management
Publications
Sellers bear the brunt of new oil & gas decommi...
28/06/21
Whakamāramatanga Series: Māori business procurement targets Corporate Advisory, Māori Legal
Publications
Whakamāramatanga Series: Māori business procure...
23/06/21
Three Waters: What's in the pipeline? Corporate Advisory, Infrastructure, Resource Management, Water
Publications
Three Waters: What's in the pipeline?
22/06/21
Litigating disputes under NZS 3910: a recent case Construction, Litigation
Publications
Litigating disputes under NZS 3910: a recent case
22/06/21
When to notify: Will the Office of the Privacy Commissioner shortly be using its enforcement powers? Data Protection & Privacy
Publications
When to notify: Will the Office of the Privacy ...
17/06/21
Important High Court decision on customary marine title Litigation, Resource Management
Publications
Important High Court decision on customary mari...
16/06/21
The Climate Change Commission's final advice to the Government & what happens next Climate Change, Corporate Advisory
Publications
Climate Change Commission's final advice to Gov...
14/06/21
Class Actions in New Zealand – an update Litigation
Publications
Class Actions in New Zealand – an update
14/06/21
Litigation Update: significant developments in climate-related litigation overseas Climate Change, Litigation
Publications
Litigation Update: significant developments in ...
04/06/21
Director and senior manager liability under CCCFA Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Publications
Director and senior manager liability under CCCFA
03/06/21
Construction Update: Proposed legislative changes to the retentions regime Construction, Litigation
Publications
Construction Update: Proposed legislative chang...
03/06/21
Breaking Ground - June 2021 Construction
Publications
Breaking Ground - June 2021
02/06/21
Russell McVeagh advises RainbowYOUTH on merger with OuterSpaces Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, Pro bono & Charity
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RainbowYOUTH's merger with OuterSpaces
01/06/21
Russell McVeagh assists on largest sustainability linked loan in New Zealand Banking & Finance, Deals & Transactions
News
NZ's largest sustainability linked loan
01/06/21
Trust transparency: when should a trustee disclose legal advice to beneficiaries? Litigation
Publications
When should a trustee disclose legal advice to ...
01/06/21
Lessons for directors from Mainzeal Litigation
Publications
Lessons for directors from Mainzeal
28/05/21
How trustees can deal with missing beneficiaries Litigation
Publications
How trustees can deal with missing beneficiaries
28/05/21
Opportunity to Consult on the Future of New Zealand's Infrastructure Banking & Finance, Infrastructure
Publications
Opportunity to consult on future of NZ's Infras...
27/05/21
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (No 3) passes Third Reading Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory
Publications
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (No 3) passe...
26/05/21
New broader proposals to streamline High Court proceedings Litigation
Publications
New broader proposals to streamline High Court ...
26/05/21
EU imposes fines of €371 million for bond trading cartel Banking & Finance, Competition Update
Publications
EU imposes fines for bond trading cartel
21/05/21
Regulating Merchant Service Fees: Retail Payments Systems Bill to be introduced Regulatory
Publications
Regulating Merchant Service Fees: Retail Paymen...
13/05/21
The market power test that New Zealand wants to copy gets tested in Australia. What can we learn? Competition Update
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The market power test NZ wants to copy
12/05/21
When privacy can be misleading Data Protection & Privacy
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Privacy Week 2021: an update
10/05/21
Employment Update: Fair Pay Agreements Employment, Health & Safety
Publications
Employment Update: Fair Pay Agreements
10/05/21
Corporate partner Ian Beaumont finalist for NZ Dealmaker of the Year Award Awards & Recognition
News
Ian Beaumont: finalist for NZ Dealmaker
07/05/21
Managing the timing of disclosures under the listing rules Corporate Advisory
Publications
Managing the timing of disclosures under the li...
04/05/21
From one Commission to another Regulatory
Publications
Priorities from Climate Change Commission recei...
03/05/21
Russell McVeagh wishes INFINZ Awards' nominees best of luck Awards & Recognition, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
News
Russell McVeagh wishes INFINZ Awards' nominees ...
30/04/21
New Zealand's report card on anti-money laundering efforts released Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Publications
NZ's report card on AML efforts released
30/04/21
When not to defend a FTA prosecution and when might an in-house counsel give evidence? District Court finds Vodafone guilty in relation to FibreX Consumer Law
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When not to defend a FTA prosecution and when m...
30/04/21
Watching Brief - April 2021 Watching Brief
Watching Brief - April 2021
30/04/21
The European Commission's proposal for "trustworthy AI" regulation Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
Publications
European Commission's proposal for "trustworthy...
28/04/21
What next for Local Government?
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What next for Local Government?
27/04/21
Border protection notices: an important update on costs Competition Update, Consumer Law
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Border protection notices: an important update ...
27/04/21
Climate-related financial disclosures – submissions are open Climate Change, Financial Regulation
Publications
Climate-related financial disclosures – submiss...
23/04/21
Discussion Documents released on Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Publications
Discussion Documents released on Financial Mark...
22/04/21
What the Health? DHB Gone! Watching Brief
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What the Health? DHB Gone!
21/04/21
Whakamāramatanga Series: The Public Service Act 2020 Māori Legal
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Whakamāramatanga Series: The Public Service Act...
21/04/21
What is "unconscionable conduct"? The Australian definition morphs again Consumer Law
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What is "unconscionable conduct"? The Australia...
20/04/21
The European Commission to release wide-ranging rules to regulate AI in the European Union Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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European Commission to release wide-ranging rul...
20/04/21
FMA releases guidance on managed fund fees and value for money Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
Publications
FMA releases guidance on managed fund fees and ...
15/04/21
37 Russell McVeagh lawyers recognised as Best Lawyers® Awards & Recognition
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37 Russell McVeagh lawyers recognised as Best L...
15/04/21
Consumer Law Alert – second reading of the Fair Trading Amendment Bill Consumer Law
Publications
Consumer Law Alert – second reading of the Fair...
14/04/21
Climate-related financial disclosure regime – introduction to Parliament Banking & Finance, Climate Change, Financial Regulation
Publications
Climate-related financial disclosure regime – i...
13/04/21
National direction and guidance under the resource management system on greenhouse gases out for consultation Climate Change, Litigation
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Cartels are now a crime in New Zealand Competition Update
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Australia is looking to ease its continuous disclosure laws – should we do the same? Corporate Advisory
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Mainzeal judgment: Court of Appeal finds directors liable with quantum still to be clarified Litigation
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Whakamāramatanga Series: The Māori Language Act 2016 Māori Legal
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30/03/21
Government announces drastic residential property tax reforms Real Estate, Tax Law
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23/03/21
New Zealand set to introduce new business continuity test for tax loss carry-forward rules Tax Law
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New business continuity test for tax loss carry...
16/03/21
Emissions trading auctioning begins: More market governance to follow Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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15/03/21
Tax Partner Greg Neill returns to Russell McVeagh Tax Law
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Tax Partner Greg Neill returns to Russell McVeagh
12/03/21
Significant amendments to the Commerce Act introduced in Parliament Competition Update
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11/03/21
Breaking Ground - March 2021 Construction
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Breaking Ground - March 2021
09/03/21
Changes to the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (No 3) Corporate Advisory
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05/03/21
Reminder: Employment Obligations In Alert Level 3 Employment, Health & Safety
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01/03/21
OIO fee review underway Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Real Estate
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OIO fee review underway
01/03/21
An early insight into the future of anti-money laundering regulation in New Zealand Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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An early insight into the future of anti-money ...
01/03/21
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, releases report on water infrastructure Infrastructure, Regulatory, Water
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Te Waihanga releases report on water infrastruc...
26/02/21
Russell McVeagh's Rising Stars highlighted Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh's Rising Stars highlighted
25/02/21
Watching Brief - February 2021 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - February 2021
25/02/21
Allison Arthur-Young appointed Russell McVeagh's new Board Chair Awards & Recognition
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24/02/21
New European guidelines on Data Breach notification provide helpful guidance for New Zealand agencies Data Protection & Privacy
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22/02/21
Kiwifruit growers settle class action with the Crown Litigation
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Kiwifruit growers settle class action with the ...
18/02/21
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, releases report on energy infrastructure Banking & Finance, Infrastructure
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The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te W...
17/02/21
Climate change litigation: trending upwards Litigation
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Climate change litigation: trending upwards
12/02/21
Responsible Lending Code: Final Piece of the Puzzle Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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Responsible Lending Code: Final Piece of the Pu...
12/02/21
Repeal and Replacement of the RMA Confirmed Resource Management
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10/02/21
Russell McVeagh's Team Effort Recognised by Legal 500 Awards & Recognition
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05/02/21
Can employers require employees to be vaccinated? Employment, Health & Safety
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03/02/21
Independent Climate Change Commission Advice: Where to next? Litigation
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Independent Climate Change Commission Advice: W...
01/02/21
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29/01/21
Consultation Open on Vaping Regulations Regulatory
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Consultation Open on Vaping Regulations
27/01/21
Part 5: The Court's role in regulating trusts Corporate Advisory, Litigation
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Part 5 – The Court's role in regulating trusts
26/01/21
New Zealand Restructuring & Insolvency Year in Review 2020 Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency
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R&I Year in Review: 2020
23/12/20
The last offshore permit?
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22/12/20
Draft guidance on immunity applications for cartel conduct released Competition Update
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18/12/20
Submissions open on the Water Services Bill Regulatory, Water
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Submissions open on the Water Services Bill
18/12/20
5 key Resource Management themes to watch in 2021 Resource Management
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5 Key resource management themes
17/12/20
Russell McVeagh's Guy Lethbridge named Eminent Practitioner Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh's Guy Lethbridge named Eminent ...
17/12/20
Russell McVeagh lawyers receive top rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 Guide Awards & Recognition
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16/12/20
Watching Brief - December 2020 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - December 2020
15/12/20
Consumer Law - A Year in Review Consumer Law
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Consumer Law - A Year in Review
15/12/20
Russell McVeagh named NZ Firm of the Year at Asia Women in Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh named NZ Firm of the Year
14/12/20
Russell McVeagh named Large Law Firm of the Year and Employer of Choice at NZ Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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NZ Law Awards: Large Law Firm of the Year and E...
11/12/20
Regulating Merchant Service Fees: Issues Paper Released
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11/12/20
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09/12/20
Competition Law - A Year in Review Competition Update
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08/12/20
Russell McVeagh partners recognised as leading financial and corporate lawyers Awards & Recognition
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07/12/20
Russell McVeagh expands senior ranks with 3 new Senior Associates
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Russell McVeagh expands senior ranks with 3 new...
07/12/20
Climate change update: Government declares climate change emergency Climate Change, Litigation, Regulatory, Resource Management
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Government declares climate change emergency
04/12/20
New Zealand Inland Revenue considers application of withholding tax rules to negative interest payments Tax Law
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New Zealand Inland Revenue considers applicatio...
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5 new market-leading partners for Russell McVeagh
5 new market-leading partners for Russell McVeagh
01/12/20
Speech from the Throne sets Government agenda for the 53rd Parliament Regulatory, Watching Brief
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Speech from the Throne
26/11/20
RMA Reform Series: Compliance, Monitoring & Enforcement Resource Management
RMA Reform Series: Compliance, Monitoring & Enf...
26/11/20
Climate Change Outlook 2021
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Climate Change Outlook 2021
26/11/20
Part 4: Specified Commercial Trusts Litigation, Regulatory, Tax Law
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Part 4: Specified Commercial Trusts
24/11/20
Russell McVeagh's talent recognised ahead of Asia Women in Business Law Awards Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh's talent recognised ahead of As...
23/11/20
Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19: The Uninterrupted Dispute Litigation, Regulatory
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20/11/20
Landmark judgment paves the way for opt-out class actions in New Zealand Financial Regulation, Litigation
Judgment paves way for opt-out class actions
18/11/20
Unlocking private funding and innovation Banking & Finance, Infrastructure
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18/11/20
Guidance for Boards amidst the pandemic
Guidance for Boards amidst the pandemic
18/11/20
Governance challenges amidst the pandemic: findings from the NZX 20 and lessons from Australia's Myer case Corporate Advisory, Litigation
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Governance challenges amidst the pandemic
18/11/20
Changes to National Party Spokesperson Allocations
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Changes to National Party Spokesperson Allocations
17/11/20
COVID-19: Update on the Government's Response Regulatory, Watching Brief
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COVID-19: Update on the Government's Response
13/11/20
New Zealand government expects to focus on the taxation of MNEs post-election Tax Law
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New Zealand government expects to focus on the ...
13/11/20
Kim Dotcom wins privacy appeal in the Court of Appeal Data Protection & Privacy, Litigation
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Kim Dotcom wins privacy appeal in the Court of ...
12/11/20
Russell McVeagh advises on world-leading natural disaster insurance claims model Corporate Advisory
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World-leading natural disaster insurance claims...
11/11/20
Consumer Law Alert – Court of Appeal reduces record fines imposed on Steel & Tube for FTA breaches Consumer Law
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Consumer Law Alert - 11 November 2020
11/11/20
Building Up New Zealand's Construction Industry Construction, Litigation, Real Estate
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Building Up New Zealand's Construction Industry
10/11/20
Risk and opportunity for New Zealand's construction sector as disputes climb Construction, Litigation
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Risk and opportunity for New Zealand's construc...
10/11/20
Standard conditions for financial advice provider full licences Financial Regulation
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Standard conditions for financial advice provid...
10/11/20
Part 3: Third Party Creditors Litigation, Regulatory
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Part 3: Third Party Creditors
05/11/20
FMA releases consultation paper on KiwiSaver fees Financial Regulation
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FMA releases consultation paper on KiwiSaver fees
03/11/20
MoJ consulting on "prescribed countries" for overseas disclosure of personal information Data Protection & Privacy
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MoJ consulting on "prescribed countries" for ov...
03/11/20
Details of the new Government Watching Brief
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Details of the new Government
02/11/20
Watching Brief: Election 2020 Special Watching Brief
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Watching Brief: Election 2020 Special
30/10/20
Court of Appeal considers cross-border financing tax avoidance appeal Tax Law
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Court of Appeal considers cross-border financin...
27/10/20
Construction Disputes Update: Going to court to protect your retentions Construction, Litigation
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Construction Disputes Update: Going to court to...
27/10/20
Metlifecare scheme of arrangement passes final hurdle following shareholder objection Corporate Advisory, Litigation
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Metlifecare scheme of arrangement passes final ...
22/10/20
RMA Reform Series: Consents Resource Management
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RMA Reform Series: Consents
20/10/20
Financial Regulation Update – A focus on KiwiSaver
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16/10/20
Overpromising and under-delivering? The risk to infrastructure in a revised resource management system Infrastructure, Resource Management
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The risk to infrastructure in a revised resourc...
15/10/20
RMA Reform Series: Allocation of Freshwater Resource Management
RMA Reform Series: Allocation of Freshwater
08/10/20
Russell McVeagh advises on Fonterra's sale of China farms Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
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Russell McVeagh advises on Fonterra's sale of C...
06/10/20
IPSA review back underway and Solvency Standards review commences Financial Regulation
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IPSA review back underway and Solvency Standard...
02/10/20
Article 5: Depositor Protection Financial Regulation
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Article 5: Depositor Protection
02/10/20
RMA Reform Series Regulatory, Resource Management
RMA Reform Series
01/10/20
RMA Reform Series: National Direction in the Randerson Report Resource Management
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RMA Reform Series: National Direction in the Ra...
01/10/20
COVID-19 commercial rent dispute resolution services Litigation
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COVID-19 commercial rent dispute resolution ser...
30/09/20
Delivering new infrastructure for New Zealand – the role private sector investors can play Banking & Finance, Infrastructure, Resource Management
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Delivering new infrastructure for New Zealand
29/09/20
Article 4: Supervision and Enforcement Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Article 4: Supervision and Enforcement
25/09/20
FMA continues to toughen stance on governance and compliance Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Supervision Insight Report 2020
25/09/20
Article 3: Resolution and Crisis Management Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Article 3: Resolution and Crisis Management
23/09/20
Digital Services Tax Features in Labour Party Tax Policy Tax Law
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Digital Services Tax Features in Labour Party T...
23/09/20
Russell McVeagh advises on Scentre Group's inaugural US$3b subordinated hybrid notes issue Banking & Finance, Deals & Transactions, Tax Law
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Russell McVeagh advises on Scentre Group's ina...
22/09/20
Part 2: Trustee duties, exemptions, and indemnities Litigation, Regulatory
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Part 2: Trustee duties, exemptions, and indemni...
18/09/20
Article 2: Liability and Accountability of Deposit Takers' Directors Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
Article 2: Liability and Accountability of Depo...
18/09/20
Deposit Takers Reform Series Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
Deposit Takers Reform Series
18/09/20
Article 1: The Regulatory Perimeter Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Article 1: The Regulatory Perimeter
16/09/20
Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Comply-or-Explain Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
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Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Comply-o...
16/09/20
Significant milestone for development of fibre services regulation Regulatory
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Significant milestone for development of fibre ...
16/09/20
Russell McVeagh secures 15 finalist placings ahead of 2020 NZ Law Awards Awards & Recognition, Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
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Russell McVeagh secures 15 finalist placings ah...
14/09/20
Can't travel? Don’t worry, your information can… Competition Update
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Can't travel? Don’t worry, your information can…
04/09/20
Expiration of directors' safe harbour provisions Corporate Advisory, Litigation
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Expiration of directors' safe harbour provisions
02/09/20
RMA Reform Series: Strategic Integration Resource Management
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RMA Reform Series: Article 1
02/09/20
Russell McVeagh advises UDC on $2 billion auto and equipment finance-backed securitisation Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
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Advising UDC on $2 billion auto and equipment f...
01/09/20
Russell McVeagh advises ANZ on completion of milestone UDC sale Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, Tax Law
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Advising ANZ on completion of milestone UDC sale
01/09/20
Draft guidance on non-resident employers' tax obligations for employees in New Zealand
Draft guidance on non-resident employers' tax o...
01/09/20
What's next for the Fair Trading Amendment Bill?
What's next for the Fair Trading Amendment Bill?
01/09/20
Construction disputes: how to respond to an adjudication claim Litigation
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Construction disputes: how to respond to an adj...
24/08/20
Trusts Reform Series – Improving the Management of New Zealand Trusts
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Trusts Reform Series – Improving the Management...
21/08/20
Trustees – Information Retention and Disclosure Litigation, Regulatory
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Trustees – Information Retention and Disclosure
21/08/20
Cybersecurity in the new normal Corporate Advisory, Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
Cybersecurity in the new normal
20/08/20
New Privacy Regulations under the Privacy Act 2020: communicating privacy breaches publicly Corporate Advisory, Data Protection & Privacy, Litigation, Technology & Digital
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Privacy Act Update
20/08/20
New Zealand Consumer Data Right – MBIE invites submissions Banking & Finance, Consumer Data Right, Consumer Law, Data Protection & Privacy, Financial Regulation, Regulatory, Technology & Digital
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19/08/20
Watching Brief - August 2020 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - August 2020
13/08/20
MBIE issues CCCFA updates Financial Regulation
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MBIE issues CCCFA updates
11/08/20
Tax policies to feature prominently in New Zealand’s general election Tax Law
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11/08/20
Russell McVeagh advises Tilt Renewables on its return of capital by scheme of arrangement during COVID-19 restrictions Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, Litigation
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Tilt Renewables' return of capital by scheme of...
11/08/20
Schemes of Arrangement: Round-up Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, Litigation
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Schemes of Arrangement: Round-up
11/08/20
Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill Progresses to Next Stage Financial Regulation
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Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Ame...
10/08/20
Fresh updates in the freshwater space Resource Management, Water
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Fresh updates in the freshwater space
10/08/20
A Tale of Two Consumer Credit Decisions Financial Regulation
A Tale of Two Consumer Credit Decisions
31/07/20
Changes to foreign investment consent rules include tax measures Tax Law
Changes to foreign investment consent rules inc...
30/07/20
RIP RMA - Randerson Report recommends dismantling the Resource Management Act Resource Management
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RIP RMA - Randerson Report recommends dismantli...
29/07/20
AML: High Court imposes $7.585 million in civil penalties Financial Regulation
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AML: High Court imposes $7.585 million in civil...
29/07/20
Equal Pay Amendments passed into law Employment, Health & Safety
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Equal Pay Amendments passed into law
24/07/20
It's not easy being green: Commerce Commission Releases New Guidelines for "Green Marketing" Consumer Law, Litigation, Regulatory
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It's not easy being green: Commerce Commission ...
08/07/20
FMA releases Market Operator Obligations Review of NZX, with emphasis on continuous disclosure Corporate Advisory, Litigation
FMA releases Market Operator Obligations Review...
06/07/20
Instagram advertising: new ASA decision requires better hashtags for influencer content Consumer Law
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Instagram advertising: new ASA decision require...
03/07/20
Environment Select Committee reports back on COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill Resource Management
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Fast-track Consenting Bill – Environment Select...
01/07/20
Privacy Act 2020 to come into effect on 1 December Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
Privacy Act 2020 to come into effect on 1 Decem...
29/06/20
Liability for the employees of another entity – what to watch out for Employment, Health & Safety
Liability for the employees of another entity –...
29/06/20
FMA statement on director liability and continuous disclosure Corporate Advisory, Litigation
FMA statement on director liability and continu...
19/06/20
Consultation on the proposed standard conditions for financial advice provider full licences and classes of financial advice Financial Regulation
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Consultation on the proposed standard condition...
18/06/20
Lock it in – safeguarding permitted activities in resource consents: Marlborough District Council v Zindia Resource Management
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Lock it in – safeguarding permitted activities ...
18/06/20
To opt-in, or opt-out, that is the question... facing the Supreme Court in the Ross appeal Litigation
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Supreme Court faces opt-in/out decision in Ross...
17/06/20
Government introduces COVID-19 Recovery Fast-track Consenting Bill Resource Management
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Government introduces COVID-19 Recovery Fast-tr...
16/06/20
Government to further expand Commerce Commission's powers from 2021 Competition Update
Government to further expand Commerce Commissio...
11/06/20
Russell McVeagh assists clients with significant transactions in challenging environment Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
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Assisting clients with significant transactions...
09/06/20
Supreme Court updates the test for penalty clauses in New Zealand Litigation
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Supreme Court updates the test for penalty clau...
08/06/20
Emissions trading reform takes another step Regulatory
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Emissions trading reform takes another step
08/06/20
Russell McVeagh advises on ANZ's sale of UDC Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
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Russell McVeagh advises on ANZ's sale of UDC
05/06/20
Watching Brief - June 2020 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief - June 2020
05/06/20
Government proposes to imply rent abatement clauses in certain commercial leases
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Government proposes to imply rent abatement cla...
04/06/20
Fast tracked changes to New Zealand's foreign investment consent rules include tax measures Tax Law
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Fast tracked changes to New Zealand's foreign i...
04/06/20
Overseas Investment (Urgent Measures) Amendment Act to come into force 16 June 2020 Corporate Advisory, International Trade & Investment, Real Estate, Regulatory
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Overseas Investment (Urgent Measures) Amendment...
03/06/20
In the wake of COVID-19, the Government stays firm on action for healthy waterways Resource Management
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Government stays firm on action for healthy wat...
29/05/20
Corporate partner joins Russell McVeagh People
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Corporate partner joins Russell McVeagh
27/05/20
Select Committee Report: Overseas Investment (Urgent Measures) Bill Corporate Advisory, Real Estate, Regulatory
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Select Committee Report: Overseas Investment (U...
26/05/20
Electrix Limited v The Fletcher Construction Company Limited Construction, Litigation
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Electrix Limited v The Fletcher Construction Co...
15/05/20
COVID-19 – New Act and Order specify requirements at Alert Level 2 Regulatory
COVID-19 – New Act and Order specify requiremen...
14/05/20
Urgent changes to the Overseas Investment Act Corporate Advisory, International Trade & Investment, Real Estate
Urgent changes to the Overseas Investment Act
14/05/20
Details released on Fast-track Consenting Bill Resource Management
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Details released on Fast-track Consenting Bill
14/05/20
Russell McVeagh assists on strategic infrastructure sale Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions
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Strategic infrastructure sale
13/05/20
Details of business support measures released in new Bill Regulatory
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Details of business support measures released i...
08/05/20
COVID-19 –Taking your business to the next (Alert) Level Regulatory
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COVID-19 –Taking your business to the next (Ale...
08/05/20
Further law changes proposed to respond to COVID-19 Competition Update, Regulatory
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COVID-19: Further law changes proposed
05/05/20
COVID Cooperation: Commerce Commission issues guidelines Competition Update
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COVID Cooperation: Commerce Commission issues g...
05/05/20
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill Series - Article 4 Corporate Advisory, International Trade & Investment
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill - Article 4
04/05/20
The Government's Fast-Track Consenting Bill on track Resource Management
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The Government's Fast-Track Consenting Bill on ...
04/05/20
Latest COVID-19 tax measures passed under urgency Banking & Finance, Tax Law
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Latest COVID-19 tax measures passed under urgency
30/04/20
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill - Article 3 Corporate Advisory, International Trade & Investment
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill - Article 3
30/04/20
COVID-19 – Health Act Order specifies requirements at Alert Level 3 Regulatory
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COVID-19 – Health Act Order specifies requireme...
28/04/20
Covid-19 – New Construction Protocols provide guidance on how sites should operate under Alert Level 3
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Covid-19 – New Construction Protocols provide g...
23/04/20
Contact Tracing Apps - key privacy and data protection considerations Corporate Advisory, Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Contact Tracing Apps - key privacy and data pro...
20/04/20
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill Series - Article 2 International Trade & Investment, Regulatory
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Overseas Investment Amendment Bill - Article 2
17/04/20
Latest COVID-19 tax measures include reforms to tax loss rules Tax Law
Latest COVID-19 tax measures include reforms to...
17/04/20
Picking up the Pieces: Acquiring Distressed Assets in the Time of COVID-19 Competition Update
Picking up the Pieces: Acquiring Distressed Ass...
17/04/20
COVID-19 - Government issues guidance for businesses on Alert Level 3 Regulatory
Govt issues guidance for businesses on Alert Le...
16/04/20
Fast tracking infrastructure Banking & Finance, Regulatory, Resource Management
Fast tracking infrastructure
16/04/20
Insolvency case recognises trusts over cryptocurrency in Ruscoe v Cryptopia Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Insolvency case recognises trusts over cryptocu...
15/04/20
COVID-19 - Temporary changes announced to support businesses with rent and mortgage payments Corporate Advisory
COVID-19 - Rent and mortgage payment support fo...
15/04/20
Appellate Courts Making Waves on the Exclusive Economic Zone Legislation Resource Management
Appellate Courts Making Waves on the Exclusive ...
09/04/20
Changes to Companies Act to support businesses Regulatory
Changes to Companies Act to support businesses
03/04/20
Responsible lending in the context of COVID-19 challenges Financial Regulation
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Responsible lending in the context of COVID-19 ...
03/04/20
Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19 Litigation
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Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
03/04/20
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill Series Corporate Advisory, Regulatory
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Overseas Investment Amendment Bill Series
03/04/20
Overseas Investment Amendment Bill Series - Article 1 International Trade & Investment, Regulatory
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Overseas Investment Amendment Bill - Article 1
03/04/20
Supreme Court clarifies scope of the cartel prohibition Competition Update
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Supreme Court clarifies scope of the cartel pro...
02/04/20
New Zealand: Inland Revenue proposes retrospective amendments to tax treatment of crypto-assets Banking & Finance, Tax Law
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Inland Revenue proposes retrospective amendment...
01/04/20
Climate Change Centre Stage in the Environment Committee's Report on RMA Amendment Bill Climate Change, Resource Management
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Climate Change Centre Stage in the Environment ...
01/04/20
Watching Brief – COVID-19 Special Edition
Watching Brief – COVID-19 Special Edition
31/03/20
Electronic Signatures: Using technology to minimise COVID-19 business disruption for contracts Corporate Advisory, Technology & Digital
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Electronic Signatures: Using technology to mini...
30/03/20
Timeframes shift for financial services reforms Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Timeframes shift for financial services reforms
27/03/20
Russell McVeagh pro bono client Home Guard NZ calls on latent medical staff in COVID-19 response Pro bono & Charity
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Russell McVeagh pro bono client Home Guard NZ c...
27/03/20
COVID-19 responses: The Government and Commission indicate a "flexible" approach to competition law Competition Update
COVID-19 responses: The Government and Commissi...
23/03/20
We have a date for the Privacy Bill Data Protection & Privacy
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Privacy Bill - we have a date
18/03/20
Coronavirus and crisis cartels Competition Update
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Coronavirus and crisis cartels
18/03/20
Government announces economic response package to Coronavirus
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Coronavirus – Government announces economic res...
17/03/20
Travel restrictions: Key legal considerations
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Travel restrictions: Key legal considerations
15/03/20
Gas Information Disclosure Regime to be Introduced Regulatory
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Gas Information Disclosure Regime to be Introduced
12/03/20
Climate change litigation – Expect the Unexpected Litigation
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Climate change litigation – Expect the Unexpected
10/03/20
NZX Regulation Oversight and Engagement Report 2020 Litigation
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NZX Regulation Oversight and Engagement Report ...
06/03/20
Government introduces Bill to regulate vaping products Regulatory
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Government introduces Bill to regulate vaping p...
25/02/20
Acclaimed litigator Kirsten Massey joins Russell McVeagh partnership People
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Kirsten Massey joins partnership
24/02/20
New Zealand Inland Revenue proposes reforms to rules for purchase price allocation Banking & Finance, Tax Law
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New Zealand Inland Revenue proposes reforms to ...
21/02/20
Coronavirus – contractual performance amidst a global outbreak Litigation
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Coronavirus – contractual performance amidst a ...
20/02/20
Progress update on the response to the Electricity Price Review recommendations
Electricity Price Review recommendations progre...
19/02/20
Submissions open on Fair Trading Amendment Bill: unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms Consumer Law, Litigation, Regulatory
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Submissions open on Fair Trading Amendment Bill...
14/02/20
Russell McVeagh's Rising Stars Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh's Rising Stars
12/02/20
Consumer Data Right rules established for the Australian banking sector Banking & Finance, Consumer Data Right, Consumer Law, Data Protection & Privacy, Financial Regulation, Regulatory, Technology & Digital
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Consumer Data Right rules established for the A...
11/02/20
Building a Kiwi Data Economy - Minister to invite feedback Banking & Finance, Consumer Data Right, Consumer Law, Data Protection & Privacy, Financial Regulation, Regulatory, Technology & Digital
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Building a Kiwi Data Economy - Minister to invi...
05/02/20
Watching Brief – February 2020
Watching Brief – February 2020
05/02/20
The Coronavirus and the Workplace Employment, Health & Safety
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The Coronavirus and the Workplace
29/01/20
$12 billion announced for infrastructure – Auckland clear winner Resource Management
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Government announces $12 billion for Infrastruc...
29/01/20
Russell McVeagh's Competition team receives elite ranking Awards & Recognition
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Competition Team named in GCR100
23/01/20
Russell McVeagh welcomes new senior associate People
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Russell McVeagh welcomes new senior associate
20/01/20
Litigation Update – Submissions open on Rules Committee proposals Litigation
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Litigation Update – Submissions open on Rules C...
20/01/20
Russell McVeagh celebrates new leading rankings in Legal 500 guide Awards & Recognition
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New leading rankings in Legal 500 guide
17/01/20
Proposed changes to New Zealand's foreign investment consent rules to include tax measures Banking & Finance, Tax Law
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Proposed changes to New Zealand's foreign inves...
13/01/20
Consumer Law - A Year in Review Competition Update, Consumer Law
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Consumer Law - A Year in Review
19/12/19
Government Passes Medicinal Cannabis Regulations Regulatory
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Government Passes Medicinal Cannabis Regulations
19/12/19
$275,000 settlement reached in first Australian class action for data breach Data Protection & Privacy
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$275,000 settlement reached in first Australian...
19/12/19
Reserve Bank Act review Phase 2 decisions Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Reserve Bank Act review Phase 2 decisions
19/12/19
Financial Market Infrastructures Bill introduced to Parliament Regulatory
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Financial Market Infrastructures Bill introduce...
19/12/19
Competition Law - A Year in Review Competition Update
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Competition Law - A Year in Review
18/12/19
New Zealand: Inland Revenue updates its multinational enterprises compliance focus Banking & Finance, Tax Law
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New Zealand: Inland Revenue updates its multina...
18/12/19
New Consumer Protection Powers Introduced to Parliament Competition Update, Consumer Law
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New Consumer Protection Powers Introduced to Pa...
17/12/19
Resource Management - A year in review Resource Management
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Resource Management - A year in review
16/12/19
Conduct regulation framework enters the House Financial Regulation
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Conduct regulation framework enters the House
13/12/19
Taumata Arowai – the Water Services Regulator Bill introduced to establish a new dedicated drinking water regulator Regulatory
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Water Services Regulator Bill
12/12/19
Russell McVeagh's talent highlighted in Chambers guide Awards & Recognition
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Russell McVeagh's talent highlighted in Chamber...
10/12/19
Urban Development Bill released equipping Kāinga Ora with a toolkit of development and acquisition powers Resource Management
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Urban Development Bill released equipping Kāing...
09/12/19
Reserve Bank capital review Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Reserve Bank capital review
05/12/19
Review of Insurance Contract – Proposed Reforms Released Financial Regulation
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Review of Insurance Contract
05/12/19
Government releases draft Bill on the legalisation of recreational cannabis ahead of the 2020 referendum Regulatory
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Government releases draft Bill on recreational ...
04/12/19
Indigenous biodiversity protection ramped up in National Policy Statement
Indigenous biodiversity protection ramped up in...
02/12/19
Russell McVeagh announces new senior associates, special counsel People
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Russell McVeagh announces new senior associates...
02/12/19
Global litigation funder, IMF Bentham, and law firm Russell McVeagh announce investigation of a New Zealand Class Action regarding PE core combustible cladding Litigation
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Global litigation funder, IMF Bentham, and law ...
25/11/19
Liz Blythe named NZ's top young private practice talent Awards & Recognition
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Liz Blythe named NZ's top young private practic...
22/11/19
Overseas Investment Act reforms announced Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, International Trade & Investment
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Overseas Investment Act reforms announced
21/11/19
Resource Management Review Panel – Issues and options paper: some hefty questions to ponder over the summer break… Resource Management
Resource Management Review Panel – Issues and o...
18/11/19
Unfair contract terms: finally some precedent, but is it enough? Consumer Law
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Unfair contract terms: finally some precedent, ...
15/11/19
Finance and Expenditure Committee reports back on Credit Contracts Legislation Amendment Bill Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Finance and Expenditure Committee reports back ...
11/11/19
Watching Brief – November 2019 Watching Brief
Watching Brief – November 2019
05/11/19
Government set to establish independent water regulator Regulatory
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Government set to establish independent water r...
29/10/19
Spark completes restructure of Southern Cross to proceed with SX Next build Corporate Advisory, Deals & Transactions, Tax Law, Technology & Digital
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Spark completes restructure of Southern Cross
04/10/19
Government responds to Electricity Price Review final report Regulatory
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Government responds to Electricity Price Review
03/10/19
Resource Management Amendment Bill 2019 – a fresh start for freshwater planning and the return of public participation? Resource Management
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Resource Management Amendment Bill 2019
27/09/19
New Conduct Licensing Regime for Banks, Insurers and Non-Bank Deposit Takers Financial Regulation
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New Financial Regulation Conduct Licensing Regime
27/09/19
Conduct & Culture Update: New conduct licensing regime, Senior Managers regime in the wings, and keep your eyes on the horizon Financial Regulation
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Conduct & Culture Update – September 2019
27/09/19
New Consumer Protection Powers Announced Consumer Law
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New Consumer Protection Powers Announced
24/09/19
Russell McVeagh finalists for 2019 NZ Law Awards Awards & Recognition, Corporate Advisory, Technology & Digital
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Russell McVeagh finalists for 2019 NZ Law Awards
23/09/19
Litigation Update: Court of Appeal ushers in new era of class actions Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Litigation Update: September 2019
18/09/19
Resource Management Update – September 2019 Resource Management
Resource Management Update – September 2019
06/09/19
New Zealand proposes changes to GST on cross-border telecommunication services Tax Law
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New Zealand proposes changes to GST
03/09/19
Where's the penalty spot? High Court re-writes approach to FTA penalties Competition Update
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High Court re-writes approach to FTA penalties
03/09/19
Financial Regulation Update – Reserve Bank Regulation of Overseas Banks Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Reserve Bank Regulation of Overseas Banks
27/08/19
Retail Fuel Report – a blueprint for other industries? Competition Update, Regulatory
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Retail Fuel Report – a blueprint?
22/08/19
Financial Regulation Update – Consultation on exemptions under new financial advice regime Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation
Consultation on exemptions under new regime
16/08/19
What's the benefit? Updated Authorisation Guidelines Released Competition Update
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What's the benefit? Updated Authorisation Guide...
14/08/19
Payment Systems Update Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Financial Regulation
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Payment Systems Update
01/08/19
Culture & Conduct Update: Good Customer Outcomes
Culture & Conduct Update: Good Customer Outcomes
31/07/19
Competition law alert – ACCC releases its final report on the Digital Platforms Inquiry Competition Update
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ACCC's final report on Digital Platforms Inquiry
30/07/19
Financial Regulation Update – July 2019 Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Financial Regulation, Litigation
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Financial Regulation Update – July 2019
30/07/19
3 finalist nods for Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards Litigation, Regulatory
3 finalist nods for Benchmark Litigation Awards
30/07/19
Trusts Bill Update Banking & Finance, Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Trusts Bill Update
25/07/19
Blockchain, Privacy and Encryption: A New Zealand Perspective Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
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Blockchain, Privacy and Encryption: A Kiwi View
25/07/19
Government launches comprehensive review of New Zealand's resource management system Resource Management
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Government launches review of NZ's RM system
24/07/19
Russell McVeagh partnership promotion for Will Irving
Partnership promotion for Will Irving
19/07/19
Libra - currency of the future? Banking & Finance, Corporate Advisory, Financial Regulation, Technology & Digital
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Libra - currency of the future?
17/07/19
New Zealand Proposes Interim Digital Services Tax Tax Law
New Zealand Proposes Interim Digital Services Tax
12/07/19
Marriott faces NZ$187 million fine for cyber incident Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
Marriott faces NZ$187 million fine
10/07/19
Are your employees getting a frosty reception? Employment, Health & Safety
Are your employees getting a frosty reception?
09/07/19
British Airways faces record NZ$346.38 million fine for 2018 cyber incident Data Protection & Privacy, Technology & Digital
British Airways faces record fine
09/07/19
The Case of the Robot and the $23 million – Who to sue when things go wrong? Technology & Digital
Who to sue when things go wrong?
05/07/19
Health and Safety Update - July 2019 Employment, Health & Safety
Health and Safety Update - July 2019
02/07/19
Watching Brief – June 2019 Watching Brief
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Watching Brief – June 2019
26/06/19
International Trade and Financial Sanctions Update Financial Regulation, International Trade & Investment
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International Trade and Financial Sanctions Update
20/06/19
MBIE investigating imports of preserved peaches from China, South Africa and Spain International Trade & Investment
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MBIE investigating imports of preserved peaches
07/06/19
Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities Bill: the Future of Housing New Zealand Resource Management
Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities Bill
04/06/19
Resource Management Update – May 2019 Resource Management
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Resource Management Update – May 2019
27/05/19
Russell McVeagh Tax team win big at Asia Tax Awards Awards & Recognition, Litigation, Tax Law
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Tax team win big at Asia Tax Awards
10/05/19
Code of Conduct approved Financial Regulation
Code of Conduct approved
07/05/19
Employment Update – 6 May 2019 Employment, Health & Safety
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Employment Update – 6 May 2019
06/05/19
Financial Services Culture and Conduct Update Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Financial Services Culture and Conduct Update
03/05/19
MBIE releases Options Papers on the Conduct of Financial Institutions and Insurance Contract Law Review Financial Regulation, Regulatory
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Culture & Conduct Update
29/04/19
Attempting to fix prices via WhatsApp given the thumbs down emoji Competition Update
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Attempting to fix prices via WhatsApp
24/04/19
No capital gains tax but NZ may expect other tax changes