Proposed and confirmed changes to finance and tax legislation are set to change the landscape for property buyers. So, what’s in store?

Ensuring your legal documents are the right fit for your family business often requires a wide-ranging discussion on the future of your operation. These conversations are not always easy. However, this process can help to provide the clarity that’s needed for long-term success.

In a world first, a Canadian judge has deemed that a "thumbs up" emoji in a text equated to confirmation of a legally binding contract.

At Apogee Legal we work with a range of fantastic local businesses. Here are some of the steps we‘ll be recommending to help our clients come out the other side of 2023 in a strong position.

September is Wills Month. This year we are encouraging people to use this as a prompt to ensure their Will remains up to date with their personal and financial situation.

Ready for a fresh approach? Apogee Legal is growing fast and we’d love to hear from lawyers at any stage in their career.

The proposed changes to Inheritance Law have caused quite a few people to sit up and take notice. We take a look at the key changes, and how to prepare for the future you want.

Updates to several healthy homes standards came into effect on 12 May 2022. Find out what’s changed and whether your rental property is impacted.

If you’re a business that is impacted by the lockdown – or at other Alert Levels - there is lots of Government and local support available. In this blog we’ve outlined some of the different types of financial and practical assistance available, and where to head for information.

On Saturday night we were over the moon to be named Best Emerging Business at the Horizon Energy Group Eastern Bay of Plenty Business Excellence Awards.

Buying or selling a business? You’ll need to familiarise yourself with the new tax rules about how assets are valued when they’re sold as a bundle. Find out more about what’s involved and how we can help.

Are you a lawyer seeking a change? We’re offering an opportunity to get hold of the amazing Whakatane lifestyle, as well as the practical client experiences and room to grow that you need.

The bright-line property rule (also known as the “bright-line test”) has been extended to 10 years for a property acquired on or after 27 March 2021.

Anyone who collects, uses and stores personal information must follow rules under the Privacy Act 2020.

Are you a trustee or thinking of establishing a trust? On 30 January 2021, trust law will be changing - here’s what you need to know.

This is not going to be your usual “welcome to the firm” introduction. But Genna is not your typical lawyer.

Making sure the 1.5 million+ New Zealanders who rent have a secure place to call home is one of the driving forces behind a major overhaul to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).

Extra restrictions on ending a tenancy have now been lifted. Unless extended, the freeze on residential rents remains in place until September 26. Find out more about your obligations.

We take a look at the changes in timeframes around notice and mortgage repayments, as well as an update on future rent negotiations.

The Covid-19 outbreak has created unprecedented change for employers. We’ve summarised some of the key legal issues you need to be thinking about.