• 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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COVID-19: Managing legal implications

The New Zealand Government has announced a 4 stage alert system for COVID-19. Auckland and parts of Waikato are at Alert Level 3. The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. Our Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Queenstown offices are open and following stringent hygiene practices. Our Auckland office is temporarily closed with all our Auckland people working remotely but still available to assist you.
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Meet our people - Emma Tomblin

I am a commercial and property specialist in the Christchurch office of Duncan Cotterill. I advise on a wide range of general commercial, property and private client matters and have a particularMore >>
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Firm promotions

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