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Spirit-ed away: When certain names are off the table

In recent articles, we addressed the basics of geographical indications (GIs) and the EU - NZ Free Trade Agreement (Agreement).  You c…

1 September 2025

Update

Law Commission launches review of directors' duties and liabilities

On 21 August 2025, the Law Commission (the Commission) published the terms of reference for its review of company directors' duties an…

29 August 2025

Insight

Insolvency and restructuring newsletter - August 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of Buddle Findlay’s insolvency update. It comes against the background of an economy that remains under…

28 August 2025

Alert

Commerce Commission releases priorities for the year ahead

The Commerce Commission has today announced its priorities for the year ahead.  It has also foreshadowed that more action against cart…

28 August 2025

Insight

Doing business in New Zealand

Buddle Findlay is a leading New Zealand corporate law firm, offering comprehensive legal services to both public and private companies…

27 August 2025

Update

How to stitch up legal protection in the age of fast fashion

For New Zealand fashion designers, the challenge is not just about being original but about making sure your creative threads don’t un…

27 August 2025

Update

New High Court Rules from 2026: A focus on proportionate and efficient litigation

The management of civil cases in the New Zealand High Court is changing from 1 January 2026.  Amending the High Court Rules 2016 (Rule…

26 August 2025

Update

Fast fashion: The need for speed (and an IP headache)

If you’ve ever scrolled through the latest drops from global fast-fashion platforms, you might have noticed something familiar – a dre…

25 August 2025

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Buddle Findlay announces new senior associate appointment

Buddle Findlay is delighted to welcome senior associate Sianatu Lotoaso to the Auckland employment team. Sianatu specialises in employ…

22 August 2025

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