http://www.chapmantripp.com/_layouts/aggregatedfeeds.aspxAggregated RSS feed of Chapman Tripp news and publications.Chapman Trippwebmaster@chapmantripp.comTue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=712The Government has been cautious in its response, saying that it has not formed a view on the proposed changes and that – while it would be difficult to ignore the unanimous conclusion of the review panel – it will consult with key stakeholders before making any decisions.chapmantripp.comTue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=712Environment, planning & resource managementhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/News.aspx?ItemID=190Chapman Tripp has been recognised as a pre-eminent New Zealand firm in the latest research by international legal publisher Chambers and Partners.chapmantripp.comMon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/News.aspx?ItemID=190Corporate & commercialCompetition, regulatory & antitrustEmploymentFinanceGovernmentIntellectual propertyLitigation & dispute resolutionMergers & acquisitionsRestructuring & insolvencyTaxhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=713Four Cabinet papers on the regulations to implement the Financial Advisers Act (FAA) and the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act (FSPA) have been publicly released. This Brief Counsel summarises the contents of the key Cabinet decisions, and a further Ministry of Consumer Affairs discussion document on reserve dispute resolution levies.chapmantripp.comThu, 04 Mar 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=713Equity capital marketsDebt capital marketsInsuranceInvestment, funds & savings productshttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=711The recent Australian judgment in Goodridge v Macquarie Bank Limited is causing some concern to banks on both sides of the Tasman in relation to their ability to effectively securitise and sell down loans. This Brief Counsel looks at two of the points raised in the case and how they may affect lenders looking to transfer loans.chapmantripp.comWed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=711Financehttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=710If you use a phone directory, down-load songs and movies or write music, you might be interested in three recent copyright cases from Australia which may be influential in our courts. This Brief Counsel discusses the Australian Federal Court decisions.chapmantripp.comTue, 02 Mar 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=710Intellectual propertyhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=709The Supreme Court, in determining a dispute surrounding a gas supply contract, has taken the opportunity to discuss the principles which should be applied in interpreting commercial contracts and what evidence is admissible in aid of that task. This Brief Counsel looks at whether the decision indicates a new approach to the interpretation of commercial contracts, and its likely impact on litigation involving such issues.chapmantripp.comFri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=709Corporate & commercialEnergy & natural resourcesLitigation & dispute resolutionhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=708Chapman Tripp has collated the Capital Market Development Taskforce recommendations according to whether the Government has accepted them, earmarked them for further consideration or rejected them.chapmantripp.comMon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=708Debt capital marketsEquity capital marketsGovernmenthttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=707Developers frustrated by the lack of incentives on councils to process consent applications within statutory deadlines may soon be able to claim fee discounts of up to 80% when consent processes run over time and the local authority is at fault. The change was provided for in recent amendments to the Resource Management Act and the Ministry for the Environment is now seeking feedback on the regulations to implement the policy.chapmantripp.comMon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=707Environment, planning & resource managementhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/News.aspx?ItemID=188The Government’s response to the Capital Market Development Taskforce is generally positive although more detail in places and a stronger sense of urgency would have been good.chapmantripp.comThu, 18 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/News.aspx?ItemID=188Equity capital marketsDebt capital marketsGovernmentFinancehttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=703Submissions are due by 5 pm 19 April 2010 on a proposed National Environmental Standard (NES) for dealing with contaminated sites. The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) will convene regional public consultation workshops on the proposed NES during March.chapmantripp.comTue, 16 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=703Environment, planning & resource managementhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/News.aspx?ItemID=187The Prime Minister’s statement that he wants New Zealand to become an "international financial hub" for managed funds was today welcomed by Chapman Tripp Partners Casey Plunket and Tim Williams.chapmantripp.comMon, 15 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/News.aspx?ItemID=187Investment, funds & savings productsTaxhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=705The Securities Commission has recently released a QFE Adviser Business Statement Guide to assist entities who wish to become Qualifying Financial Entities (QFEs). An Adviser Business Statement (ABS) is a two part document outlining the QFE’s business structure and its compliance and governance practices. It must be submitted to the Securities Commission as part of the application for QFE status, any time from now until 30 July 2010.chapmantripp.comFri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=705(blank)http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=704The Code Committee’s third consultation paper outlines the proposed minimum requirements of continuing professional training (CPT) for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs). The Committee suggests that AFAs complete a minimum of 20 hours of CPT every 12 months. This seems comparatively high, being equal to the hours required of medical doctors and it's much more prescriptive than the on-going professional development obligations placed on lawyers. However, it is only half of the hours required of a Chartered Accountant.chapmantripp.comThu, 11 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=704Investment, funds & savings productshttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=702The Government is facing a strong burden of expectation from business as it enters the second year of its first term. The Prime Minister sought to address this today by laying out his Government’s reform agenda in his Statement to Parliament. This Brief Counsel provides a bullet point summary of the key policy announcements, hints and signals in the PM’s speech - including an analysis of the tax component by Tax Partner Casey Plunket who was a member of the Tax Working Group.chapmantripp.comTue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=702TaxInvestment, funds & savings productsProperty, real estate & constructionhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=701A draft Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) guide on the duty of directors to prevent insolvent trading is relevant here given the similarity in our respective laws. In addition, the Australian Government has released a discussion paper which signals the possible introduction of a limited “safe harbour” for directors in trade out situations. This Brief Counsel summarises the contents of these papers and comments on the applicability of the ASIC advice to New Zealand.chapmantripp.comMon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=701Restructuring & insolvencyhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=650Doing Business in New Zealand is a publication designed to provide the prospective investor with an introductory guide to the New Zealand legal framework as it applies to business. This chapter discusses China, Australia, ASEAN and others.chapmantripp.comThu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=650International trade & investmenthttp://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=640Doing Business in New Zealand is a publication designed to provide the prospective investor with an introductory guide to the New Zealand legal framework as it applies to business. This chapter discusses income tax; Goods and Services Tax (GST); Accident Compensation Levies; import duties; rates; and other taxes.chapmantripp.comThu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/pages/Publication.aspx?ItemID=640Tax