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Shareholder’s agreements usually require shareholder approval for a number of matters. This can require a special or super majority of shareholders or directors to agree. The decisions that require this special approval, are the most significant decisions facing the company. Therefore, a shareholders agreement needs to provide for what is to happen if there is a deadlock between shareholders or directors with regards to these decisions

The Overseas Investment Regulations were recently amended with the aim of reducing overseas purchases of New Zealand property, and making residential housing more available and affordable to New Zealanders.

Photo by: Waisea Nasokia courtesy of Fiji Sun: L-R LAWASIA Employment Law Committee Chair, Bernard Banks, Bar Association of Sri Lanka rep, Sunil Abeyaratne, and Fiji Law Society President, Laurel Vaurasi

The LAWASIA Employment Law Forum was held in association with the Fiji Law Society at the Sofitel Resort and Spa, Denarau Island, Nadi, Fiji on 25-26 January this year.

Congratulations to Rhys Williams on becoming a partner in Gibson Sheat from January 2019.

There are two types of tenancy agreements which a landlord and tenant can enter into: periodic tenancy and fixed term tenancy.

Whether you are purchasing your first home, family home, rental property or simply refinancing your property, it pays to remember the consequences of not keeping your rates paid and up to date with your local Councils.

A rural lease is a legally binding document which governs the relationship between the landlord and the tenant for the use of rural land.  Often rural leases are entered into as a gentleman's agreement, with a handshake to seal the deal.  This works fine until something goes wrong...

The division of relationship property is regulated by the Property Relationship Act.  The purpose of the Act is to set out some rules for the fair division of relationship property at the end of a relationship.

If you have never bought a property before, it can be an intimidating prospect.  We have broken down this process and highlighted some things you may want to keep an eye out for along the way.

A will is a legal document that records how you want your property and care for your dependants managed after you die.  It is arguably the most important document you will ever sign.

Congratulations to Cameron Harrison Butchery & Delicatessen on winning the Small Business Award, sponsored by Gibson Sheat, at Friday night's Wellington Regional Business Awards

Out and about supporting the local community at Wilford School Gala on Friday 16 November...

Photo: Eastwood Motor Group, winner of the Gibson Sheat Team Award, with Gibson Sheat partner Julie Millar
 

The inaugural Wairarapa Awards ceremony was held on 4 October at Copthorne Solway Park Hotel. 

Our Elder law team members enjoyed a great day at the ‘Ageing Concerns Everyone’ Expo in Masterton on 24 September.

How will the legislative changes affect your business?

Register now for our free employment law update at our Masterton office on Monday 8 October, from 5pm.
The Gibson Sheat employment team will summarise employment law changes effective in 2018 and advise how they'll affect your business.