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56th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards finalists announced
As a key sponsor of the Halberg Foundation (the Foundation), Buddle Findlay would like to congratulate all of the finalists for the 56th…
10 January 2019
Depositor Protection in New Zealand
As part of the phase two review of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act, New Zealand is having its first formal public debate on whether t…
30 November 2018
Doing business in New Zealand
Buddle Findlay is a leading New Zealand corporate law firm, offering comprehensive legal services to both public and private companies on…
4 April 2019
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90 day trial periods - the 2019 law change
On 6 May 2019 it became unlawful for employers to use trial periods unless they employ fewer than 20 employees. This law change overt…
12 July 2019
Time for a change? Effectively managing contract variations
Written contracts allocate risk and responsibility between parties, with the intention of providing certainty and helping parties to a…
9 July 2019
GDPR and cyber security in action
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced that it intends to fine British Airways £183.39m for breaching the Europe…
9 July 2019
The Buddle Findlay & Halberg Career Experience programme: Q&A with Thomas Chin
Late last year, Buddle Findlay found out that the Halberg Youth Council members, mostly university students, find it really difficult…
9 July 2019
The Folau case – the gift that keeps on taking
Three months on and the Folau case continues, with Israel Folau having been dismissed and a legal challenge underway. While the case…
5 July 2019
The Supreme Court confirms reinstatement is not a right that can be assigned
The Supreme Court decision of Xu v IAG New Zealand Limited [2019] NZSC 68 confirms reinstatement is not a right that can be assigned.…
4 July 2019
Too offensive to be a trade mark?
Last week the internet was ablaze over Kim Kardashian West's announcement that she would shortly be launching her 'take on shapewear a…
3 July 2019
End of NZX Listing Rule transition period
Issuers were able to opt in and transition to the new NZX Listing Rules at any time between 1 January 2019 and 30 June 2019. From to…
1 July 2019
Supporting child healthcare through our partnership with the Māia Health Foundation
As part of our partnership with the Māia Health Foundation (Māia), the Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation (the Foundation) purchas…
28 June 2019