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PODCAST: In our latest episode of Data Room, partners Neil Millar and Aaron Lloyd discuss buyers remorse in M&A deals. Together they dig into the complexities of post-acquisition disputes and the strategies that businesses can use to protect themselves. They also highlight the importance of clarity in sale agreements, common pitfalls, the significance of acting swiftly on claims, and the role of holdbacks, escrow, and guarantees in managing risk. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g-p5PGVu Click the link to listen or search ‘Data Room’ or ‘MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ wherever you get your podcasts #mergers #acquisition #buyersremorse #DataRoom #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture

Our latest issue of Cover to Cover is available now. In this issue we provide an update the Contracts of Insurance Bill. The Bill aims to modernise and consolidate New Zealand’s insurance legislative regime and proposes significant changes to the existing law in important areas. We review the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee's report, highlighting revisions from public consultation and their implications for insurers and brokers. We analyse New Zealand’s first year of mandatory climate-related disclosures, and provide a snapshot of key trends and observations from the disclosures made to date. We summarise key insights from Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer's keynote address on climate change and insurance at the New Zealand Insurance Law Association Conference. We also discuss the evolving cyber risk environment, focusing on 'innocent' cyber failures and the recent CrowdStrike failure. Finally, we review recent cases including a case on subrogation and the application of the “top down” principle to the allocation of recoveries, and a review of limitation cases that are noteworthy for both insurers and insureds. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwhV7kRj Andrew Horne, Nick Frith, Olivia de Pont and Hannah Jaques #covertocover #insurance #courts #government #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture

To address New Zealand's poor health and safety track record, something needs to change. We are proud to stand alongside more than 60 other leading New Zealand organisations to call for radical improvement in the Government's support for all businesses to manage health and safety risks.   Our combined submission makes six recommendations for the Government to create greater clarity for managing risks and better alignment between key government agencies.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSPfRqN9   Stacey Shortall, Matthew Ferrier, Aaron Lloyd, Gillian Service   #healthandsafety #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture

Congratulations to Sarah Sinclair and Nathalie Reid (née Harrington) 何晓玉, both named in this year’s NZ Lawyer Elite Women list! Sarah and Nathalie have been recognised for their influence in the industry and stand-out professional achievements, as well as their contributions to driving diversity and inclusion. The Elite Women List celebrates the exceptional work of women who are paving the way in the legal profession. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grbaFi8V #exceptionalpeople #womeninlaw #diversity #leadership #elitewomen #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture

Congratulations to the team at Waterman Capital who have been named Private Equity Firm of the Year, and also took top honours for Deal of the Year for the sale of Fusion5 to BGH Capital at this year’s NZ Private Capital Awards.   Our team, led by Mark Forman and Tayla Johnston were delighted to advise the excellent team at Waterman Capital on the Fusion5 sale.   #acquisitions #awards #exceptionalpeople #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture  

It was an absolute honour to attend a special night at the The University of Auckland to celebrate the Ngā Tohu Kaiārahi Pakihi Māori o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards. Congratulations to Moana New Zealand for winning the Kaitiaki Business Leader Award last night, which we were proud to sponsor. The award which recognises an organisation that upholds Māori values and promotes and achieves environmentally sustainable outcomes. As the largest Māori–owned fisheries company in Aotearoa New Zealand, Moana New Zealand play an important part of the inter-generational Māori Fisheries Settlement with the Crown. The nature of that settlement means that Māori will always be involved in fisheries. Well done to all of the finalists and winners in this year’s awards, and special thanks to the University of Auckland for continuing to recognise and celebrate Māori excellence and success in business. Isaac Stewart, Briony Davies, Stephanie de Groot, Bianca Tree and Amanda Spratt #maoribusinessleaderawards #UoABusiness #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture

PODCAST: In our latest episode of Data Room, Partner Neil Millar and Competition Partner Jennifer Hambleton dissect the recent decisions made by the New Zealand Commerce Commission regarding the proposed acquisitions of Serato by AlphaTheta and the Foodstuffs merger. They discuss implications of these decisions, the factors that led to the Commerce Commission declining clearance and the emerging trends in regulatory scrutiny of mergers in New Zealand. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/du8nG7_j Click the link to listen or search ‘Data Room’ or ‘MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ wherever you get your podcasts #competition #mergers #acquisition #DataRoom #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture

PODCAST: Employment law partners Gillian Service and June Hardacre provide an insightful update on key developments since the release of our Litigation Forecast in February this year. Gillian and June discuss worker status, good faith breaches, the integration of tikanga into employment law and potential changes on the horizon. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gFCf9Eda Click the link to listen or search ‘Litigation Forecast’ or ‘MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ wherever you get your podcasts. #employmentlaw #employment #trends #litigationforecast2024 #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture 

We’re excited to announce the recipients of our firm’s Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke Awards Programme. Congratulations to Stacia Haitana from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and @Bobby-Rae Walker from Waipapa Taumata Rau – The University of Auckland who have each been awarded financial assistance of $5,000 towards their studies in 2025, as well as mentoring and CV support from our firm. We were delighted to welcome the recipients and their whānau, university faculty, and supporters to our offices to formally present them with their well-deserved awards, and we look forward to supporting them on their professional journey as they continue to reach for their dreams. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbc5y4EM Donald Lawrie, Sarah Sinclair, Briony Davies, Isaac Stewart, Mark Calderwood, Andrew Poole, Tom Anderson #exceptionalpeople #scholarship #awards #law #student #diversityinlaw #sustainableimpact #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture 

The New Zealand Government has announced significant changes to the Overseas Investment regime, including replacing the Overseas Investment Act. The reform will be significant: moving away from a regime that requires foreign investors to show how their investment will benefit New Zealand, towards a more permissive, risk-based approach. Our experts discuss the changes to the Act and the impact expected over the coming years. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTpEU9MY #OIA #overseasinvestment #foreigninvestment #helpingshapenewzealandsfuture Amanda Spratt, Holly Hill, David Gilbert, Andrew Monteith, Igor Drinkovic, John Conlan, Mark Forman, Mark Stuart and Aimee Mitchell