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Hive down restructurings

26/04/2012 Recently a number of businesses that were acquired in the relatively heady pre-GFC days have needed to take action to restructure their equity and debt.

Employer justified in refusing to indemnify employee

25/01/2012 The Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that the duty of indemnification does not apply in a situation where the employee's conduct fell outside the reasonable performance of her duties (Katz v Mana Coach Services).

Court of Appeal case highlights important issues relating to assignments and novations

21/05/2013 A recent Court of Appeal decision (Kakara Estate Ltd v Savvy Vineyards 3552 Ltd [2013] NZCA 101) highlights how important it is for parties to be…

Employee's refusal to speak during disciplinary meeting contributed to dismissal

21/12/2010 Last month, the Employment Court held that an employee's refusal to answer any questions or communicate with her employer during a disciplinary investigation contributed significantly to her dismissal (Radius Residential Care Limited v McLeay).

Partnership dissolution: when do partners' obligations end?

30/11/2011 A recent Court of Appeal decision (Clark v Libra Developments Ltd [2011] NZCA 493), provides a useful guide to the general principles which apply to partners who do not have a formal agreement in place governing the dissolution of their partnership.

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Bell Gully

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    • Wellington

      Level 4 Bell Gully Building, 40 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
      T +64 4 915 6800F +64 9 916 8801[email protected]
    • Auckland

      Level 21 Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
      T +64 9 916 8800F +64 9 916 8801[email protected]