Law Commission

Insolvencies have spiked – would a law change let more businesses trade their way out of trouble?

Insolvencies have spiked – would a law change let more businesses trade their way out of trouble?

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

After more than two decades, National’s Judith Collins will leave politics to head the Law Commission from mid-2026

​ Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say

​ Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Matthew Handford makes the case for establishing a Tax Law Commission as a way to stop the erosion of the Generic Tax Policy best-practice processes

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Matthew Handford makes the case for establishing a Tax Law Commission as a way to stop the erosion of the Generic Tax Policy best-practice processes

If reelected Labour says it'll establish a formal class actions regime as part of a justice system where 'New Zealanders are not blocked by cost'

If reelected Labour says it'll establish a formal class actions regime as part of a justice system where 'New Zealanders are not blocked by cost'

Law firm Chapman Tripp is urging the Government to act on Law Commission recommendations to establish a proper legal framework for class actions

Law firm Chapman Tripp is urging the Government to act on Law Commission recommendations to establish a proper legal framework for class actions

Lisa Marriott argues we need consistency in how financial crimes are treated, suggesting sentencing guidelines are a good place to start

Lisa Marriott argues we need consistency in how financial crimes are treated, suggesting sentencing guidelines are a good place to start

Is there a moral rationale for giving the claim that 'words breed deeds' the strongest possible legal expression?

Is there a moral rationale for giving the claim that 'words breed deeds' the strongest possible legal expression?

Nine years after the Law Commission rejected the idea, the Ministry of Justice recommends reconsidering a beneficial ownership register for trusts

Nine years after the Law Commission rejected the idea, the Ministry of Justice recommends reconsidering a beneficial ownership register for trusts

Geof Mortlock argues government transparency and accountability are inadequate, meaning the Official Information Act needs to be strengthened

Geof Mortlock argues government transparency and accountability are inadequate, meaning the Official Information Act needs to be strengthened

The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?

The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?

LGNZ says a cap on the liability of councils is needed to address advances in housing construction

LGNZ says a cap on the liability of councils is needed to address advances in housing construction

Rebecca Sellers puts the spotlight on the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law

Rebecca Sellers puts the spotlight on the Government's long awaited review of insurance contract law

Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers

Government commits to reviewing archaic laws criticised for putting consumers on the back foot when dealing with insurers

Lawyer concerned insurers' archaic practice of good faith risks seeing society take a backwards step when it comes to mental health awareness 

Lawyer concerned insurers' archaic practice of good faith risks seeing society take a backwards step when it comes to mental health awareness