Commercial Law
Our team provides specialist legal advice to companies and business owners across a wide range of industries, on all aspects of business and commercial law. Our focus is providing custom-fit, workable solutions that are practical and goal oriented.
Technology Law
Whether you’re a start-up or an established player, you need expert legal advice to help you navigate the fast changing and increasingly complex technology space.
Our team have expertise in technology, digital and internet law areas such as:
- IT Contracts
Much of our technology related work involves contracts. We review, draft and negotiate various types of technology contracts including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Software Licence Agreements and Equipment Rental Agreements. - Privacy and Data Protection
The fast pace of technological advances has transformed the way in which we collect and use personal information in New Zealand. Learn about what should be included in a privacy policy and about how privacy legislation has struggled to keep up here [link to articles]. - Protection of Intellectual Property
Including advice on registration and safeguarding of trademarks and designs. - E-Commerce
We advise on the rights and obligations of buyer and sellers and obligations relating to harmful digital communications, electronic transactions, fair trading and other relevant internet and email marketing laws.
What about the special needs of start-ups?
We advise start-up companies on the essential elements necessary to begin trading. This often involves advice in relation to company law, shareholders agreements, financing, website terms and privacy policies.
Contact our friendly Commercial Team today to discuss any technology law issues for your planned start-up or existing business.
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The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 ("2022 Act") — The next phase of the Incorporated Societies Act ("1908 Act").
It is no surprise that after 110 years, a piece of legislation undergoing a much-needed update would result in numerous changes...
Changes to the Fair Trading Act – What you need to know.
If you are a business owner, then you need to be aware of the upcoming changes to the Fair Trading Act ("Act"), and the ...
Business Contracts in a COVID World.
In the commercial world there is always change. However, following the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of change has increas...