New Zealand: Corporate/Commercial Law

When acquiring a business, ensure compliance with competition laws by informing the Commerce Commission.

Explores some strategies founders can implement to retain control over their company while raising capital.

Explores how to prepare for and what to expect in later-stage funding rounds.

New Zealand's Modern Slavery Bill marks a significant development in global anti-slavery legislation, joining jurisdictions like the UK, Australia, and California in requiring large companies to report on slavery and human trafficking risks. How does this new framework compare to existing international standards, and what implications will it have for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions?

New Zealand's Parliament has passed the Patents Amendments Bill 2025, addressing a long-standing inconsistency in patent law regarding divisional applications filed under the old Patents Act 1953.

This article explains the differences between operating as a company or a sole trader for business owners in New Zealand.

Before taking formal action, service providers should review their contractual documentation to confirm payment terms, late payment interest clauses, and debt recovery cost provisions, and ensure their invoice is valid and clearly states the amount owing, services provided, due date, and payment details.

This article explains the differences between operating as a company or a sole trader for business owners in New Zealand.

This article explains cross-border business structures for business owners operating between New Zealand and Australia.

A personal commitment to ensure the satisfaction of the company's obligations, often including repayment of the company's debts.

Four directors of construction company breached their duties as directors.

Key questions that directors should be asking themselves to ensure they achieve this.