The Companies Act 1993 and shareholder Disputes

The Companies Act 1993 and shareholder Disputes

The Companies Act 1993 (NZ) is the primary legislation that regulates the formation, operation, and dissolution of companies in New Zealand. One of the key aspects of the Act is the provisions it includes to address disputes between shareholders. These provisions aim...
Challenging a will on the basis of incapacity

Challenging a will on the basis of incapacity

A deceased person’s Will can be challenged for several different reasons.Claims are commonly brought under specific pieces of legislation, including: • the Family Protection Act 1995 – where a party claims that they have not been adequately provided for under a Will;...