It’s great to be at New Zealand Insurance Law Association (NZILA)’s Regeneration | Whakahounga 2024 Conference at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre this week. We’re looking forward to hearing Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer’s insights into climate change and the law – a session we’re proud to sponsor. Our team would love to connect with you if you’re attending. Please get in touch with one of the team below. Andrew Horne, Nick Frith , Hannah Jaques and Olivia de Pont #NZILA #insurancelaw #insurance #climatechange
MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Law Practice
We think beyond the law - applying a commercial approach and creative thinking.
About us
We are a top tier New Zealand full-service law firm known for our excellence, innovation, and specialism. We will work alongside your team to give a one-off opinion or to assist on a regular basis. Our practice includes corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, competition and regulatory issues, finance, real estate, dispute resolution, public law, employment, intellectual property, and taxation. Our teams collaborate to bring our best and brightest skills to bear for the benefit of clients across key industry sectors including Infrastructure, Government, Health, Banking and Financial Services, Managed Funds, Technology, TMT, and Energy & Resource sectors. The firm also provides a seamless, integrated approach for clients in the Asia-Pacific region and more globally. As a member of the Minter Ellison Legal Group, you have access to one of the largest full-service legal groups in the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 290 partners and 900 legal staff worldwide in offices in Auckland and Wellington, Australia, Asia, and the UK. You’ll be able to hand-pick a team of legal experts that fit your business. Our ‘one team’ philosophy means we look at your whole business. So, the legal advice we give you is right for your entire operation. Delivering value through listening to our clients, caring about their business and delivering technically excellent solutions and innovative advice for our clients is at the heart of what we do.
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https://www.minterellison.co.nz
External link for MinterEllisonRuddWatts
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1880
- Specialties
- Banking & Financial Services, Real Estate, Competition & Market Regulation, Tax, Construction, Energy & Resources, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Government, Employment, Environment, Infrastructure, Funds Management, Insurance, Technology, Intellectual Property, and TMT
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Primary
15 Customs St W
Auckland, 1010, NZ
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125 The Terrace
Wellington, 6140, NZ
Employees at MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Updates
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The Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024 (Act) was passed this week, starting the clock for submission by councils of their water services delivery plans by 3 September 2025. Our Infrastructure experts highlight the key aspects of the water services delivery plans and the new Act. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gS28Aw_D Sarah Sinclair, Andrew Monteith, Lisa Curran, Jordan Oldham and Daniel Fielding #government #localwaterdonewell #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture
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We were pleased to partner with Financial Services Council New Zealand on its latest research report 'Money and You: Consumer Resilience and the Road to Prosperity', which shows that short-term financial strain is threatening emergency and retirement savings. Partner Lloyd Kavanagh, who contributed to the report commented, “it’s undeniably tough out there, and people are prioritising immediate needs over future security. This is exacerbated in tough economic times like these, as finances are stretched and saving for retirement can often take a back seat, but it continues to be important to build a nest egg if you can.” Read the report: https://hubs.la/Q02NxsGs0 Read the media release: https://hubs.la/Q02NxsGs0 #financialservices #kiwisaver #FSC24 #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture
Today we launch our newest research report 'Money and You: Consumer Resilience and the Road to Prosperity', which shows that short-term financial strain are threatening emergency and retirement savings. Quick takeaways include: - 94% of New Zealanders are concerned about financial issues, with top concerns being cost of living, inflation and house prices. - While some New Zealanders can cut back on non-essential purchases like takeaways and treats, others are confronting difficult decisions, such as whether to heat their homes (24%) or afford essential medications (16%). We continue to call for a comprehensive review of KiwiSaver to ensure the scheme is fit for purpose to deliver Kiwis a dignified retirement. See our media release here: https://hubs.la/Q02NxG7t0 Access the full report here: https://hubs.la/Q02NxsGs0 With thanks to research partner MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
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We’re looking forward to the Financial Services Council New Zealand's 2024 conference which opens tomorrow, and where we will be the research partner. The In the Spotlight session on Wednesday (4 September) sees Partner Lloyd Kavanagh sharing insights on the latest FSC Money and You Research, and Partner Jeremy Muir will also be speaking at the Investment and KiwiSaver breakout session. If you’re attending, please come and say hello. Claire Brabant and Sam Short #FSC24Conference #financialservices #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture
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Kei te Kiingi Maaori, Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, moe mai raa. Kei te kaahui ariki, kei te whaanau pani, ko ngaa whakaaro nui ki a koutou katoa. We are saddened at the passing of the Maaori King, Kiingi Tuuheitia. Our thoughts, aroha, and condolences to his family, hapuu, iwi, and the multitudes who are mourning this great loss. Moe mai raa.
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PODCAST: In our latest Tech Suite podcast, Corporate and Commercial Partner Richard Wells is joined by Senior Associate Sarah Redding to discuss the fundamentals of limitation liability clauses. They discuss how to interpret and negotiate these clauses (including potential pitfalls), and why it’s important to strike a contractual balance of fairness when using these types of clauses. Listen: https://lnkd.in/gNVdhDPx Or search ‘Tech Suite’ or ‘MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ wherever you get your podcasts. #techsuite #liabilityclauses #negotiation #commercialcontracts
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MinterEllisonRuddWatts has advised Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) on its NZD475 million refinancing of its corporate debt facilities. This refinance introduces two new lenders to the syndicate and increases the facility size by NZD225 million. Banking Partner Kate Lane, Solicitor Jessica L. and Law Clerk Tomas Roche advised thl on all aspects of the refinancing, which rebalances thl’s funding sources towards bank debt as its primary source of funding, supported by select asset financiers. Kate Lane said: “We were delighted to support our long-standing client Tourism Holdings with its recent refinance. This new structure provides greater funding capacity and flexibility which enables thl to consolidate the number of asset finance facilities inherited through the Apollo merger. It also demonstrates the strength of its global business.” thl’s Treasurer, Bruce Macdonald, commented: “We are thrilled to have a executed a refinance that will be the cornerstone of thl’s funding for many years to come. The team at MinterEllisonRuddWatts have done a great job as usual.” #refinancing #tourism #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture
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We were delighted to host AMINZ Construction Day yesterday to discuss the utility of arbitration in resolving construction disputes. Our top 10 takeouts from the event are: • The Arbitration Act 1996 offers flexibility that could be utilised more than it is. There is a tendency to default to the High Court Rules rather than consider the most effective procedure for the arbitration. • Lawyers should adopt an approach to discovery and evidence preparation that is proportional to the size and complexity of the dispute. • Understanding the case and clearly articulating this to the arbitrator and opposing parties is key. Parties should aspire to build a strong understanding and clear theory of the case as soon as possible. This can be challenging in construction disputes, where the document burden is heavy and issues can be complex. • Businesses involved in construction disputes have considerations beyond simple cost-benefit analysis, including availability of project personnel, impact on staff, commercial relationships, and market perception. • Lawyers should endeavour to understand the client’s business, how it operates, its commercial objectives and core values. Appreciating the context and the relative pressures on each party should assist in achieving better outcomes. • Recent case law suggests there is scope to seek interim relief to prevent a party from suspending or terminating a construction contract, but this may not be as far-reaching as it appears. Each case will turn on the facts and relief of this nature will likely be available only in exceptional circumstances. • Contract interpretation is not simple and may involve considering evidence of the parties’ pre-contractual discussions and post-execution conduct. It can be difficult to determine the relevance of this evidence at the preliminary stages of a dispute proceeding. • Decision-makers value clear, concise and well-organised case presentation that addresses the relevant facts, law and application, while avoiding personal attacks, emotive language and irrelevant material. • Serious consideration should be given to whether to engage an expert witness and, if so, what kind of expert is required. Experts can be invaluable in assisting the decision-maker but sometimes adopt adversarial positions or tender evidence that is irrelevant or contains substantial submission. • While measures can be taken to reduce the costs of arbitration and adjudication, these processes can still be prohibitively expensive for smaller industry participants and access to justice remains a live issue for the construction sector. Our construction experts have published a comprehensive article series on construction arbitration. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHGYFhuU Janine Stewart, Matthew Ferrier, Stephen Price, Scott B Thompson, Deborah Rowe, Kate Muldrew, Grant de Lisle, Jessie Kang, Oscar Read, William Turner #construction #arbitration #AMINZ
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Good luck to all the finalists at tonight’s New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, especially those who have all contributed to our Zero In series to date: Mercury NZ: Energy Retailer of the Year Finalist Northpower: Energy Distributor of the Year Finalist, Community Initiative of the Year Finalist, Well-being Award Finalist Hiringa Energy: Low Carbon Future Award Finalist Ara Ake with Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities: Energy Project of the Year Our Zero In series discusses the opportunities and challenges leading organisations are encountering and overcoming on their (and New Zealand’s) decarbonisation and sustainability journey. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dYQ2SfgF We look forward to celebrating with New Zealand’s energy sector tonight. Natasha Hood, John Conlan, Scott B Thompson, Stephanie de Groot, Kate Cruickshank #ZeroIn #decarbonise #netzero #energyexcellenceawards #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture
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It was a pleasure to host and sponsor the AMINZ Construction Day today, where industry leaders, legal experts and ADR professionals came together to discuss the latest developments, trends and best practices in the construction industry. Moderated by Senior Associate Kate Muldrew, Partner Janine Stewart was joined by Hon Rhys Harrison KC and Fulton Hogan General Counsel, Reece Poutawera for a panel discussion into effective arbitration strategy. The panel discussed the importance of robust objectives, strategy and case theory and how these can ensure efficient and timely resolutions. They also discussed the arbitration approach from the perspective of a lawyer, decision maker and litigant. Solicitors Jessie Kang and Oscar Read also joined a panel discussion to update on recent cases, examining termination and bonds. #construction #arbitration #AMINZ #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture
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