• Trusts
    The Trusts Act came into effect in January 2021 and replaces the Trustee Act 1956, with the purpose of making the law more accessible to both trustees and beneficiaries of trusts. There is a lot that trustees should be considering as a result of the new Act.
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  • Immigration
    Our immigration team are leaders in seamlessly assisting migrants and businesses towards the ultimate outcome of living and operating in New Zealand. With a very high standard of living, outstanding natural landscape, and attractive commercial environment, New Zealand continues to prove an irresistible choice for multiple reasons.
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  • Data protection and privacy
    With the evolution of new technology platforms happening at unprecedented levels, the parameters around the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information of individuals and employees has increased at an exponential rate. Personal data is more valuable than most of us realise, making data protection and privacy compliance a mandatory requirement for businesses of any size.
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  • Global Insurance Law Connect
    Duncan Cotterill is proud to announce it has joined Global Insurance Law Connect (GILC). GILC is a formal alliance of leading insurance law experts comprised of high-performing independent firms across the world that specialise in insurance law. GILC delivers a global reach and depth of service that no one firm can deliver on its own.
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Changes to the construction contract retention money scheme passed by Parliament

Amendments to the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA) will strengthen and clarify the retention money scheme have recently been passed by Parliament.More >>

Meet our people - Hamish Walker

I have a broad commercial practice and enjoy the diverse range of clients I work with across different market sectors. Franchising - I have a particular speciality in franchising, with 20+ yearsMore >>
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Duncan Cotterill welcomes employment ‘Rising Star’ to partnership

National full-service law firm Duncan Cotterill is thrilled to announce the promotion of high performing Senior Associate Alastair Espie to its partnership. Based in Auckland, Alastair strengthens the firm’s employmentMore >>