Aspiring Law is a boutique legal practice, pioneering a modern taken on legal support. 

We’re astute strategists, problem solvers and powerful advocates for our clients. We cut through the jargon and make law accessible. 

Our reputation is built on creative thinking and pulling ideas from outside the box to resolve complex and difficult issues. 

Our team of legal experts can provide you with advice across a wide range of fields including:

Residential or commercial property | business and commercial | employment law | relationship and family | wills, trusts or life planning

Locally grown, Aspiring Law was founded by Janice Hughes and Mike Toepfer right here in Wanaka back in 2011. 

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Navigating the Alert Levels

As we continue to navigate Alert Levels, here’s a few points to keep in mind.
Business & CommercialEmployment & HR
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Help to get you through Alert Level 4

The Government has confirmed it will continue to support businesses as we find ourselves once again at Alert Level 4. 
Business & CommercialEmployment & HR
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Sick leave change - What you need to know!

From 24 July 2021, employees will be entitled to 10 days’ sick leave for each 12-month period of employment
Employment & HR
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Leases - Clarity around fixtures and fittings

For both landlords and tenants negotiating a commercial lease, it is always best to turn your mind to your intentions for any fixtures and fittings attached to the premises; this will help enormously in avoiding costly disputes later on.
Commercial propertyLeasing commercial property
Cafe workers

Buying or selling a business: new purchase price allocation rules you need to know

If you are looking to buy or sell a business, you will need to be aware of new purchase price allocation rules which come into effect on 1 July 2021.
Commercial propertyBusiness & CommercialBuying & Selling a business
The Property Ladder Workshop Series

Workshop Series - The Property Ladder

Does getting on that ladder seem too daunting? Come and learn from three property experts about what exactly is involved in taking the first steps towards owning your first home. 
Residential property
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Update to Incorporated Societies

If you run a club or community organisation, this update may be of interest!

Business & Commercial
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Overseas investors: New test to apply for consent

Despite our borders being more or less closed for over a year, overseas investors will play a crucial role in the recovery and growth of the New Zealand econ

Residential propertyCommercial property
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Trust us: Review your trust

The new Trusts Act came into effect on 30 January 2021 and if you’re a trustee or a beneficiary of a trust and haven’t reviewed your trust documents recently

Wills, Trusts & Life planning
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In case of emergency: Is your family law matter urgent enough?

Generally, if a client contacts our office about a parenting, guardianship or domestic dispute, the situation is already serious.

Relationship & Family