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One of the most rewarding aspects of what we do is giving back and paying it forward through our Community Relations Programme, which includes our pro bono work with numerous organisations.

It was quite the surreal situation ... the former Prime Minister in the dock – not as a star witness, but as a defendant. How paradoxical that such an accomplished luminary – someone who’d once run the entire country – was accused of failing so terribly in her governance of a construction company.

If you are a Legal Assistant with a minimum one year of experience looking to join a law firm that models what it means to be a valued team member, we are looking for you.

A 2018 Court of Appeal decision[1] has made a director liable for almost $500,000 of company debt due to the company’s failure to keep adequate accounting records.

When it comes to the evolution of intimate relationships, there is no textbook timeline – some people tightly entwine their lives within mere weeks; others keep it casual for years.

Contributions by family members to the purchase of a property and how this is recorded can affect property ownership. We discuss how you can help your children and, at the same time, lessen the risks to you as parents.

The recent collapses of construction companies have taken many in the industry by surprise, particularly subcontractors who were owed retention moneys.

Your business is growing and heading in the right direction – but at the same time you have new responsibilities and risks.