Injunctions in New Zealand: when is urgent relief available?
April 21, 2026
An injunction is a court order requiring a party to do something or, more commonly, to refrain from doing something. In New Zealand civil litigation, injunctive relief is one of the most powerful tools available and one of the most time-sensitive. The window to act is often ...
Shareholder disputes are among the most commercially and personally significant forms of litigation a business can face. They often arise from breakdowns in relationships or trust, disagreements over direction or value, or concerns about how a company is being managed. The e...
Statutory liability insurance is designed to respond to defence costs, and in some circumstances reparation orders, arising from unintentional breaches of New Zealand legislation. While it is a common component of commercial insurance programmes, the scope of cover varies co...
When can a trust decision be challenged in New Zealand?
April 21, 2026
Trust disputes often arise where beneficiaries question a trustee's decision, particularly where the outcome appears inconsistent with the trust's purpose or where a beneficiary believes they have been treated unfairly. In New Zealand, the threshold for challenging a trustee...
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