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EFFECTIVENESS OF RESTRAINT OF TRADE CLAUSES AND LAWYERS ROLE

This blog is brought to you by: Restraint of trade refers to any action or agreement that restricts free market competition. These clauses are often included in employment contracts, business agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. These clauses aim to limit competition by restricting individual, entities or related entities from engaging in a similar business or

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The Importance of a Will For Blended Families

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:   A will for blended families should address the needs of children from previous relationships, stepchildren, and children from the current marriage/relationship. The primary aim of a blended family will is to provide clarity and fairness in the entire estate distribution, minimising the potential for misunderstandings or disputes

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TRUSTS – WHAT ARE THEY, HOW DO THEY WORK, WHEN MIGHT YOU NEED ONE?

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:   This article discusses family trusts.  There are other kinds, most commonly whanau trusts or ahu whenua trusts formed through the Maori Land Court and testamentary trusts which arise out of wills.    What is a trust?  A trust is a vehicle for holding assets on behalf of

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Understanding the Difference Between a Family Trust and a Whānau Trust Under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: In New Zealand, trusts are a common legal structure used to manage and protect assets, but it’s important to distinguish between different types of trusts, especially when they relate to Māori land and taonga (treasures). Two types of trusts that are often discussed in this context are family

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What to consider when entering into an agreement for the sale and purchase of a small business

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Every business is unique from the business activity undertaken to the assets it holds . The uniqueness of each business requires careful consideration before entering into an agreement for the sale and purchase of the business. There are two main ways businesses are sold . The first involves

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