by AlexanderDorrington | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Personal asset planning, Trusts
Retaining your family trust could be important With the recent increase in the trustee tax rate to 39% and changes introduced by the new Trusts Act, some clients have questioned whether they still need a family trust. The answer is not a “one size fits all”...
by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Business Law, General property Law
Landmark case for directors' duties Last week the Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in Yan v Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited (in liquidation) (“Mainzeal”). It confirmed the lower court’s decision that the directors breached their duties...
by AlexanderDorrington | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog, Commercial property, General property Law, Leasing
If you own a leased property or you are a tenant, take a moment to consider if you are unreasonable! Do you prioritise the right things? This case might make you think… Request The courts were asked to make a declaration relating to a landlord withholding...
by AlexanderDorrington | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog, Relationship Property
We are seeing more and more clients in relationships wanting certainty around the assets they own. These clients are at different ages and stages of life. They want to know what they would walk away with if the relationship was to end, either by separation or death....
by AlexanderDorrington | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, General property Law, Unit Titles
Vendor warranties – Promises worth keeping We all make promises at different points in our lives. Sometimes we break them. However, breaking vendor warranties – promises made when selling or purchasing property, can have far-reaching and damaging...
