By David Stoevelaar, Solicitor. 
The first questions most people will ask when experiencing a dispute are - what are my options and how can this come to an end? Where parties are unwilling to resolve a dispute, a good and cost effective option is mediation.
A Legal Executive is a person who works as a trained assistant to a lawyer in a legal environment and belongs to the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives. A Registered Legal Executive is one who is registered with the Institute and is a member of the Institute.
Recent ransomware attacks have highlighted the need for businesses and their employees to be alert for IT threats and scams.
The WannaCry ransomware attack managed to hold over 220 000 computers hostage around the globe.
If you are looking to enter into a Commercial Lease, getting it right from the start can help avoid problems further down the track. While we recommend you discuss your lease requirements with your lawyer, here are a few common points to think about.
Having trouble paying your business debts? Don’t make promises you can’t keep. Give regular updates. Consider talking to your advisor sooner rather than later.