Building and construction

High Court upholds 'pay now, argue later' principle in construction dispute

High Court upholds 'pay now, argue later' principle in construction dispute

The dispute involved the development of an apartment complex in Christchurch

Court of Appeal upholds forfeiture of ‘gang pad’ in Christchurch

Court of Appeal upholds forfeiture of ‘gang pad’ in Christchurch

Proceeds from criminal activities allegedly funded the property’s renovations

High Court dismisses application to consolidate in property development dispute

High Court dismisses application to consolidate in property development dispute

The plaintiffs sought to have a loan agreement, guarantee, and mortgage be declared unenforceable

Hesketh Henry appoints new managing partner

Hesketh Henry appoints new managing partner

Nick Gillies also leads the firm's construction practice

Supreme Court affirms trustee's contributory negligence in construction dispute

Supreme Court affirms trustee's contributory negligence in construction dispute

The court found that the appeal did not raise issues of general or public importance

Buddle Findlay welcomes new partner in Auckland

Buddle Findlay welcomes new partner in Auckland

Paula Ormandy's clients include Kiwi Property and Fisher & Paykel Appliances