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Commerce Commission considering regulation of interbank payment network
16 April 2024
Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposed designation of interbank payment network
Read the manual before operating...
16 April 2024
If it pays to read the manual before assembling flat-pack furniture, a lesson mostly learned the hard way, it surely pays to think very carefully about the contractual conditions before calling a contractor’s performance bond. At least that is the take-out from the High Court decision in Hawkins Limited v Elizabeth Properties Limited.
Data Points
11 April 2024
Privacy and data protection is an evolving area of law as regulators try to keep up with fast-developing technologies, the rapid accumulation of data and increasingly sophisticated cyber-criminals.
New Zealand's patents regime can undo the unwary
05 April 2024
The New Zealand Patents Act 2013, while broadly in line with other developed regimes, has some important differences, particularly around practice and procedure for divisional patent applications, that can undo the unwary.
Cyber reporting mandatory from 8 April 2024
04 April 2024
Implementation of the new cyber resilience reporting requirements to apply to Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) regulated financial institutions will begin on Monday, 8 April with the roll out of the Material Cyber Incident Notification Report Template. The other elements of the new cyber resilience reporting framework – the periodic reporting of all cyber incidents and periodic cyber capability surveys – will commence on 1 October 2024. Click the link below for more information on the reporting requirements below.
Applications open for fast track approvals
04 April 2024
Applications are now open to have a project accepted for processing under the Fast Track Approvals Bill, which is before the Environment Select Committee. The application deadline is 3 May 2024.
CPB's path to victory in defective tender design case
27 March 2024
In CPB v WSP the High Court held WSP was liable to pay CPB $5m for defective tender design on the Southern Corridor Improvement project. We run through the background, the High Court’s findings, and practical takeaways. Please click the link below to read our article.
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Chapman Tripp 2023 Community Report
11 April 2024
In our 2023 Community Report, we are proud to spotlight some of the many, varied and incredible organisations we have had the privilege to work with, and amazing projects we have participated in, as part of our Community Programme over 2023.
Chapman Tripp advises Resolution Life on acquisition of Asteron Life for NZ$410m
05 April 2024
Leading global life insurance group, Resolution Life, has entered into an agreement, through its trans-Tasman holding company, with Suncorp Group to acquire its New Zealand life insurance company, Asteron Life New Zealand.
Chapman Tripp named Firm of the Year at IFLR Asia Pacific Awards
22 March 2024
Chapman Tripp has won two awards at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the financial law community.
Legal opinion finds regulatory settings discouraging some investment options for KiwiSavers
29 February 2024
KiwiSaver investors should have the option to benefit from an asset class that can deliver long-term value.
Three Senior Associates recognised by NZ Lawyer as Rising Stars
28 February 2024
We are delighted that Kishan Gunatunga, Rachael Jones and Rosa McPhee have been recognised as Rising Stars by NZ Lawyer.
Philip Ascroft appointed to NZ Shareholders’ Association board
19 February 2024
Chapman Tripp Senior Associate, Philip Ascroft has been appointed as an Associate Director to the board of the NZ Shareholders’ Association (NZSA).
Chapman Tripp named KangaNews NZ Law Firm of the Year for eighth consecutive year
06 December 2023
We are thrilled to have been recognised as the New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 KangaNews Awards; our eighth consecutive win. Our finance team were also advisers for two of the other award winners.
Celebrating twelve new Senior Solicitors
30 November 2023
Chapman Tripp is delighted to announce the appointment of 12 new Senior Solicitors, effective 1 December, 2023.
Podcasts (29)
Insolvency in construction
22 April 2024
In this Sound Counsel podcast, Kylie Mutch, a partner in our Construction & Major Projects team, gives her expert insights into insolvency in construction. In particular providing some top tips for mitigating insolvency risk.
Bank liability for customer scams
09 August 2023
The UK Supreme Court’s recent decision in Philipp v Barclays Bank has pulled back on a possible expansion of banks’ “Quincecare duty”, and provides clarity for banks in an era of increasing (and increasingly sophisticated) bank scams. But the decision also highlights the difficult question of justice for bank depositors who may lose their life savings to such scams. We review the implications of Philipp, and survey what else might be done to deal with payment transfer fraud.
Cost escalation in construction
17 August 2022
In this Sound Counsel podcast, Kylie Mutch, a senior associate in our Construction & Major Projects team, gives her expert insights into what lies ahead for the construction industry, when looking at cost escalation.
The impacts of supply chain disruption on construction contracts
26 July 2022
There is no denying that the last few years have brought immense change in the construction industry, and the challenges keep coming. In this Sound Counsel podcast, Kylie Mutch gives her expert insights after living and breathing these changes with her clients.
A time for directors to bring their best game
16 May 2022
Off the back of our 2022 Corporate Governance – trends & insights report, we sit down with Partner Roger Wallis to discuss developments in the board composition of the NZX Main Board Top 75.
Fair Pay Agreements Bill – game-changer or dead meat?
14 April 2022
The importance of term sheets
11 April 2022
Tech firms looking to be acquired by offshore purchasers will often be presented with term sheets offering an attractive headline purchase price, with negotiation then leading to signature and an exclusivity period before legal and financial advice is engaged. Hear Partner Joshua Pringle explain how to ensure the term sheet is right.
Charting the Top 75 – trends in the data
08 December 2020
Partner Roger Wallis discusses the trends in the data collected from the Top 75 listed companies, charting developments in board composition, size, diversity, length of service and reporting.