TODD & WALKER Law

Senior Associates Laura McPhail and Sarah Ogilvie were delighted to be onsite at Peninsula Hill yesterday. They marveled at the views from the new lots they helped create and explored the magnificent Deer Park Heights. At TODD & WALKER Law we collaborate closely between our Resource Management and Property teams to bring to life high-quality property projects. We prioritize connecting with our clients and we are proud to be able to help them to achieve success.

Our Immigration Expert Hetish Lochan has written a great article about INZ's increase in its compliance activities. If your business employs migrants on Accredited Employer Work Visas, read on to find out what it means for you. If you want to find out more information, or have any questions, contact Hetish on [email protected]

Meet one of our newest members of the team, Lewis Webb. Lewis is a member of our litigation team specialising in criminal defence.   Lewis handles a wide range of cases, including serious offences such as drug-related crimes, violent offences, and sexual offences, through to other criminal matters such as drink driving, and discharge without convictions.    Lewis has extensive experience of the judicial process having spent two years as a Judges’ Clerk at the Wellington District Court prior to joining TODD & WALKER Law.   He also brings a detailed knowledge of Te Ao Māori and tikanga Māori, developed during his time working as a Takutai Moana Advisor at Te Kura Taka Pini – Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu.   Read more about Lewis’ expertise in his bio below, or contact him on [email protected]

TODD & WALKER Law are delighted to share that Joshua Bijl has been promoted to Senior Solicitor. Joshua works in the firm’s property and commercial team and is based in our Wanaka office.    Joshua has been committed to the cause since joining Todd & Walker in 2021 as a Law Graduate and has cemented himself as a key member of the property and commercial teams. Joshua regularly advises on commercial leasing, property developments and residential property transactions including the sale and purchase of real estate and property refinance.    Joshua has demonstrated a dedication to supporting his team and fostering key client relationships while developing exceptional expertise in his areas of practice. You can contact Joshua on [email protected] or follow the link below for more details.

Our Immigration expert Hetish Lochan details the implications and consequences criminal charges can have on your visa. Read the full article below for more information.

The further RMA reform plans have been revealed. This includes the Government’s planned “phase 3” of reforms to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). Read our full in-depth article linked below, prepared by one of our Resource Management specialists, Rosie Hill, for an overview of these current reforms to the RMA, and to find out what this means for the Otago region.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our legal team is growing and we are looking for talented individuals to join us in these exciting new positions: Employment, Senior Solicitor or Associate - 3-5 years PQE We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Solicitor or Associate to join our employment team. Gain exposure to interesting and varied employment law work across all aspects of our employment practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in employment law and work alongside our employment law expert Robbie Bryant. Property and Projects, Senior Solicitor - 3-5 years PQE We are looking for an experienced intermediate solicitor to join our growing property and projects team as a Senior Solicitor. You will be involved in all aspects of the firm’s property and projects practice, including working on property development structuring and titling, complex property sales and acquisitions, leasing, commercial contract drafting and construction contracts, and work under the support of our experienced property and projects Partners and Senior Associates. Visit our careers page https://lnkd.in/ga84vju3 to learn more about the positions. If you are interested in learning more about either role, contact us on 03 441 2743 for a confidential discussion, or email your application to Louise Gill on [email protected]

Marriage and your Will.   Did you know that getting married may automatically revoke your Will?   Generally, a Will is revoked by the marriage of the Will-maker, meaning that if you marry, you may need to sign a new Will. If you get married and you do not update your Will you will have been deemed to die intestate. There are exceptions to this where you sign your Will in contemplation of that marriage.   Read our full article on this on the link below where we outline things to consider for your Will if you are getting married, or if you are separating from a spouse. September is Wills months and to promote this we are offering a 15% discount on our legal fees for Wills that we prepare this month. To find out more or to start your Will making process, please contact one of our experienced estate planning team on  [email protected] or 03 441 2743.

We are proud to have partnered with Wakatipu Community Foundation and to be a part of Wills month.   When it comes to planning for your estate, alongside Wills, of importance is to also consider having Enduring Power of Attorneys (EPAs) in place. Without EPAs, if you become incapacitated due to an accident or serious illness, your loved ones would need to obtain an order from the Family Court to be able to make decisions on your behalf.   There are two types of EPAs, one in relation to property and one in relation to personal care and welfare.   With EPAs, the person that you appoint as your Attorney can make decisions on your behalf. You therefore need to think carefully about who you appoint as your Attorney, you can appoint multiple or successor Attorneys, as you are giving them a lot of responsibility.   EPAs are an important document that can be hugely beneficial in the event that they are needed. Read our full article on EPAs to find out more about things to think about when drafting EPAs and selecting Attorneys.   If you have any questions about EPAs, contact our experienced estate planning team on [email protected] or 03 441 2743. To read the full article, follow the link below.

Immigration fee increases from 1 October 2024 – a timely reminder from our immigration expert Hetish Lochan, if you are thinking about lodging an application with Immigration New Zealand you will need to submit this by 30 September 2024 to avoid the fee increases.    If you need assistance with an application, or have any other immigration queries, you can contact Hetish on [email protected]