Are you Trust Fit? Things to do Before the Trusts Act 2019 Comes into Force (in person)
Reviewing all individual trusts and core documents – are they fit for purpose?Having meetings with the trustees of each trust to take them through the issues and make decisions on action needed.Advising trustees whether they should meet with, or otherwise communicate with beneficiaries to provide information about the trust and the trustees’ policies

Are you Trust Fit? Things to do Before the Trusts Act 2019 Comes into Force (live stream)
Reviewing all individual trusts and core documents – are they fit for purpose?Having meetings with the trustees of each trust to take them through the issues and make decisions on action needed.Advising trustees whether they should meet with, or otherwise communicate with beneficiaries to provide information about the trust and the trustees’ policies

Future Planning: Preparation before Selling the Family/Small Business (Webinar)
Globally, 80% of businesses are family owned, however only 25 to 30% of these businesses will successfully transfer to the second generation. This webinar will delve into those principles focusing on preparation for sale, compare sale processes, discuss the value of the business, the role of management and working with advisors.

Navigating Defamation Law: Strategies and Recent Developments (live stream)
This seminar, looking at recent case law developments, will provide insights into options that are available, strategies that can be pursued, approaches to drafting and what to expect if a claim goes to court.

Overseas Investment Office ramps up enforcement
The OIO ups the ante in enforcement

Millane murder trial tests new contempt law
The first test of new Contempt of Court Act, passed into law on 26 August

Paul Collins: ADLS Members’ Special Fund committee
Part of the series on ADLS committee convenors

The committees of ADLS work to promote the interests of special interest groups and sections within the profession and to encourage the development of specialisation and expertise.

ADLS Dinner to honour the Honourable Raynor Asher QC
ADLS warmly invites members of the legal profession to join us in honouring the Honourable Raynor Asher QC at a dinner to be held Friday 22 November at The Northern Club.

ADLS Christmas in Christchurch
Join Canterbury's legal profession and ADLS for an evening of festive celebration on Thursday 28 November at Cafe Valentino.

ADLS & Community Law Otago Cocktail Function
Join ADLS & Community Law Otago at Prohibition Smokehouse on Friday 29 November.

ADLS Dinner with The Rt Hon. Dame Helen Winkelmann
ADLS warmly invites members of the legal profession to come together to dine with The Rt Hon. Dame Helen Winkelmann GNZM, Chief Justice.