Earthquake legal advisory team

In the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes, Buddle Findlay has been advising clients from a wide range of industries on the legal and commercial issues that they are now facing.

To better assist our clients, Buddle Findlay has established the following team to provide specialised advice on earthquake related issues.  Please contact any of our experts (by clicking on their photo) to discuss your issue.

Leasing and property

Legal updates

• The progress of earthquake-related demolitions in Christchurch
Christchurch quake shakes up lease agreements
A guide to the Unit Titles Act 2010
• Legal update on property law - May 2011
• Landlord and tenant issues in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake

Construction and infrastructure

Employment

Legal update

• Building safety and the workplace
• Christchurch earthquake - employment issues
• Employment issues in the wake of a natural disaster

Insurance

Consenting and regulatory issues

Legal update

• Briefings to Incoming Ministers on the Environment, Local Government and Natural Resources
• Summary and analysis of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011
• Christchurch earthquake - legal update on resource management issues

Banking and finance