VIDEO: Businesses must prepare for a future with higher carbon costs
Businesses must prepare for a future with higher carbon costs Simon Watt, Partner | November 2017 A Zero Carbon Act will set New Zealand’s first legally binding target for emissions reduction, which will be monitored by an independent Climate Commission. Simon Watt, corporate partner at Bell Gully and an internationally recognised climate change lawyer, was …
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Update on the new Government’s foreign investment policy direction
Update on the new Government’s foreign investment policy direction Andrew Petersen and Willy Sussman, Partners | Wednesday 29 November The New Zealand Government has published the first of its changes aimed at strengthening the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (OIA) by issuing a new Directive Letter (Letter) to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO). This will affect …
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“Transformational” changes to the employment landscape under new government?
“Transformational” changes to the employment landscape under new government? Rachael Brown and Tim Clarke, Partners | Thursday 26 October 2017 The change in government after nine years is likely to result in important changes to the employment landscape in New Zealand. The coalition agreement between the New Zealand Labour Party and New Zealand First describes the …
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VIDEO: Outlook for construction in New Zealand
VIDEO: Outlook for construction in New Zealand Tom Bennett, Partner | November 2017 The New Zealand Government’s planned investment in infrastructure includes a greater focus on public transport and regional development. Property lawyer Tom Bennett, a construction specialist with Bell Gully’s projects and developments team, was interviewed by Unfiltered about the outlook for construction in New …
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Corporate Reporter – Issue No. 47
Corporate Reporter – Issue No. 47 Glenn Joblin and Torrin Crowther, Partners | Tuesday 22 August 2017 Welcome to Issue No. 47 of Corporate Reporter, Bell Gully's regular round-up of corporate and general commercial matters, designed to keep you informed on regulatory developments, legislation and cases of interest.
Passing of Cartels Bill marks new era in New Zealand competition law
Passing of Cartels Bill marks new era in New Zealand competition law Torrin Crowther, Partner and Glenn Shewan, Senior Associate | Thursday 10 August 2017 After almost six years before Parliament, the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill finally passed its third reading in Parliament today. Royal Assent is expected in the coming days.
CCH New Zealand Budget Report 2017
CCH New Zealand Budget Report 2017 Mathew McKay, Partner | Thursday 25 May 2017 In conjunction with CCH, our tax team has analysed the 2017 Budget and has produced a report providing an in-depth analysis of its implications.
Doing Business in New Zealand: a guide
Doing Business in New Zealand: a guide Wednesday 26 July 2017 In response to demand from overseas investors and their professional advisers for information about investing in and trading with New Zealand, Bell Gully has produced a guide to doing business in New Zealand.
New Zealand proposes steps to keep playing in the global OTC sandpit
New Zealand proposes steps to keep playing in the global OTC sandpit David Craig, Partner | Friday 14 July 2017 For large counterparties based in G20 countries, margin rules for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives have been a challenge for some time. By contrast, New Zealand counterparties have, until recently, been largely immune from the effects of …
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Corporate Reporter – Issue No. 46
Corporate Reporter – Issue No. 46 Glenn Joblin and Torrin Crowther, Partners | Thursday 29 June 2017 Welcome to Issue No. 46 of Corporate Reporter, Bell Gully's regular round-up of corporate and general commercial matters, designed to keep you informed on regulatory developments, legislation and cases of interest.