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Financial Markets Authority summer round-up
Happy New Year and a welcome back to the office for those who have returned. While many of us were already at the beach, the Financia…
15 January 2025
Drafting an AI clause – where should we begin?
For several years now, there have been innumerable articles about AI (some no doubt generated by AI). Such articles (including our ow…
14 January 2025
Back of a Napkin: New and improved web tool makes legal agreements easy
We're proud to launch an updated and refreshed Back of a Napkin, Buddle Findlay's web tool that supports early stage partnerships and…
13 January 2025
Buddle Findlay announces two new partners for 2025
Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce the appointment of two new partners, building depth and expertise across its corporate and com…
1 January 2025
Buddle Findlay promotes two to special counsel and two to senior associate in 2025
Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce that as of 1 January 2025, Alex Chapman and Anna Wishart have been promoted to special counsel…
1 January 2025
Water services legislation introduced, submissions due on 23 February 2025
As the year draws to a close, and while New Zealand's 67 territorial authorities are continuing to work through development of their w…
20 December 2024
De-banking in the spotlight - Court of Appeal clarifies law related to the exercise of a contractual discretion
In its recent decision of Bank of New Zealand v The Christian Church Community Trust & Ors, the Court of Appeal has clarified the New…
19 December 2024
Gene Technology Bill is referred to Health Select Committee
The much-anticipated Gene Technology Bill passed its first reading on 17 December 2024. The Bill, which is set to replace parts of th…
19 December 2024
Government repeals the Therapeutic Products Act and provides a welcome clarification for the dietary supplement industry
The Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) (which was passed by the previous Government last July) has now been repealed – the Therapeutic Pro…
19 December 2024