http://www.chapmantripp.com/_layouts/aggregatedfeeds.aspxAggregated RSS feed of Chapman Tripp news and publications.Chapman Trippwebmaster@chapmantripp.comFri, 11 May 2012 12:00:0060http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Investor-state-arbitration-not-deal-breaker-for-TPP-negotiations.aspxInvestor-state arbitration is a mechanism whereby foreign investors can directly enforce minimum international investment standards against host states through international arbitration proceedings. Especially with the threat of litigation by tobacco companies,...chapmantripp.comFri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Investor-state-arbitration-not-deal-breaker-for-TPP-negotiations.aspxInternational trade & investmentLitigation & dispute resolutionhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/news/Pages/2012-INFINZ-Awards-winners-announced.aspxCongratulations to the winners of the Chapman Tripp Fund Manager of the Year – Equities and Bonds, and the Chapman Tripp Mergers & Acquisitions House of the Year awards at Wednesday night’s 2012 New Zealand Herald INFINZ Awards.chapmantripp.comThu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/news/Pages/2012-INFINZ-Awards-winners-announced.aspxFunds, KiwiSaver & superannuationFinancehttp://www.chapmantripp.com/news/Pages/Chapman-Tripp-named-as-finalist-at-2012-ALB-Australasian-Law-Awards.aspxChapman Tripp has been named a finalist in four award categories at the 2012 ALB Australasian Law Awards.chapmantripp.comThu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/news/Pages/Chapman-Tripp-named-as-finalist-at-2012-ALB-Australasian-Law-Awards.aspxCorporate & commercialhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Damages-in-tort-and-contract-claims.aspxMost of the commentary around Marlborough District Council v Altimarloch Joint Venture Limited & Ors judgment focussed on the duty of care owed by local authorities for some statements they make in Land Information Memoranda. But the decision also highlights...chapmantripp.comWed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Damages-in-tort-and-contract-claims.aspxLitigation & dispute resolutionhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Court-to-directors-–-every-minute-matters.aspxAustralia’s highest court has affirmed the importance of maintaining accurate board minutes. Once signed off by directors, minutes will be treated as an accurate record of board decisions unless there is persuasive evidence to the contrary. This was the central...chapmantripp.comTue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Court-to-directors-–-every-minute-matters.aspxCorporate & commercialhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/news/Pages/Chapman-Tripp-appoints-construction-law-expert.aspxChapman Tripp is pleased to announce that construction law expert Brian Clayton joins the firm’s Auckland office today.chapmantripp.comFri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/news/Pages/Chapman-Tripp-appoints-construction-law-expert.aspxEnergy & natural resourcesInfrastructure & projectsProperty, real estate & constructionhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/NZX-proposes-gender-diversity-disclosure.aspxIssuers may have to disclose the gender composition of their Boards and senior management teams under a change NZX is proposing to its Main Board Listing Rules. Submissions close on 30 May 2012.chapmantripp.comMon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/NZX-proposes-gender-diversity-disclosure.aspxCorporate & commercialEquity capital marketshttp://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Receivers-must-account-to-IRD-for-GST.aspxThe Court of Appeal has upheld the principle that receivers must account to IRD for the GST on a mortgagee sale, even where the mortgagee was not GST registered. But it has overturned an interpretation from the High Court that receivers are personally liable...chapmantripp.comTue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Receivers-must-account-to-IRD-for-GST.aspxRestructuring & insolvencyTaxhttp://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Court-throws-NZ-overseas-investment-regime-into-disarray.aspxNew Zealand’s overseas investment regime has become significantly more difficult and uncertain as a result of a High Court ruling the effect of which is to require the government to apply a counterfactual test to applications by foreigners to buy sensitive...chapmantripp.comTue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Court-throws-NZ-overseas-investment-regime-into-disarray.aspxInternational trade & investmenthttp://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Toward-a-stronger-company-registration-regime.aspxLegislation to tighten company registration requirements to prevent shell companies being set up for criminal purposes in New Zealand will be introduced to the House next month. The Cabinet Paper outlining the proposed changes was released yesterday. This...chapmantripp.comWed, 21 Sep 2011 12:00:00http://www.chapmantripp.com/publications/Pages/Toward-a-stronger-company-registration-regime.aspxCorporate & commercialFinancial services regulation