Buying a first home – what I wish I knew…
To help other first-time buyers, we asked our Legal Exec, Elise Brooks, what she wished she had known before embarking on her purchase.
Debra Dorrington is going for a walk – Te Araroa Trail
On 20th November Debra Dorrington will set off from Cape Reinga and walk all the way to Bluff, passing through nine distinct regions on the way. She will walk the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand’s premier long-distance hike, stretching 3,000 km across both islands.
Diversity on the agenda
Today, Friday 8th March, we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year the theme is #balanceforbetter. If gender is a consideration in your selection process when looking for a property law firm; consider AlexanderDorrington. Find out why…
Outward Bound, a life-changing experience
We recently assisted Reagen to take up a scholarship with Outward Bound NZ. The organisation helps people see their full potential through outdoor challenge and adventure – it is not for the fainthearted!
Anti-money laundering legislation impacts law firms
Have your ID and proof of address ready for inspection please! Since 1st July you need to jump through a few hoops when you instruct a lawyer. Phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT) came into play.
What’s it really like to work here?
Although we’re recognized as a leading firm in NZ’s real estate industry, AlexanderDorrington is small and in the past we’ve purposely kept it that way. It’s time to peer behind the glass at what it’s really like inside our company.
Residential investors have your say: government plans ring-fence for rental losses
A government move to reduce property speculation and decrease house prices is gaining momentum with the publication of an IRD issues paper.
Three consecutive days of settlements for major property developments sets a new company record
On Monday 16th October our team handled settlements for close to 250 apartments and 30 carparks. This huge piece of work was undertaken for property development client, SugarTree. It is the second stage of a three phase development which bridges the suburbs of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Freemans Bay with the hub of the inner…
New Zealand Law Awards – AD nominated for the third consecutive year!
We are delighted to have been nominated as a finalist in the New Zealand Law Awards 2017. The New Zealand Law Awards are the leading independent honours celebrating excellence in the legal profession. They recognise the outstanding achievements of firms, in-house teams and other industry professionals across New Zealand. Our category, ‘Property & Construction Specialist Law…
First steps towards resolving Auckland’s housing crisis
Auckland’s housing crisis is arguably one of the most pressing issues of our time. In response, a group of 130 public and private sector industry stakeholders met at a not-for-profit gathering, on 1 August 2017 – the first Auckland Housing Summit. The Summit was organized by a group of five key players: Leonie Freeman –…
Consultant’s Agreements, Short Form Agreements and Liability Limits
A recent case considered whether or not the model IPENZ – ACENZ Short Form Agreement was incorporated into a contract between a client and an engineering firm. This was important because negligence had been alleged. If the short form applied it included a limitation of the engineer’s liability to $100,000.00. On the facts of the…
Leases – Setoff Against Outgoings
A recent decision Drake City Limited v DJ Tasman-Jones & Anor (High Court, Auckland 20 December 2016) concerned a lease for one of the restaurants in the Victoria Park Market precinct. There were arrears under the lease and the tenant had gone into liquidation. The guarantors were being pursued for sums due. These included unpaid…