Tori is a graduate Law Clerk in our Invercargill office with our Successions, Trusts and Estates Team. After obtaining both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography & Environmental Management at Otago University, Tori chose AWS Legal in Invercargill as the right place to start her law career due to its […]
Make your home-buying journey smoother, smarter, and stress-free with our concise and easy-to-follow guide. 1. Know Your Budget Just like planning a road trip, you need to know how far your fuel (in this case, money) can take you. Crunch some numbers, see what you can afford monthly, and don’t forget to factor in ongoing […]
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Tuesday marked a significant milestone for Jessica Yeo and AWS Legal as Jess was officially admitted to the bar. A dedicated member of our Property and Projects team, Jess’s accomplishment represents her commitment to legal excellence and the culmination of years of hard work. Trudy Conway, Partner at AWS Legal and the lawyer who had […]
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Summary of updates: Introduction of the New 6 Point System: The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa’s eligibility point system has undergone significant changes. SMC has a known history for its complexities, inconsistency and delayed assessment timeframes. These updates aim to simplify the application process, streamline the assessment and intend to assist with the country’s […]
Oh, yes you do. When you start a business with your friends, the big dreams, and infectious midnight epiphanies are exciting. The future seems full of promise. And better still, you’re on the same page – you know each other well, and you trust each other implicitly. So why would you need a formal shareholder […]
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Allanah Cunningham (Left) has been promoted to Senior Associate, Robbie McKenzie (Middle) to Associate, and Brigitte Simpson (Right) to Senior Solicitor. “Allanah, Robbie, and Brigitte, under the guidance of the Partnership, have developed and continue to develop excellent legal skills in their specialty areas.” AWS Legal CEO Grant Yorkstone said. “It is a genuine pleasure […]
Yesterday’s announcement from the Minister for Immigration confirmed that the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa Category (SMC) will reopen next month. The Expression of Interest (EOI) pool selection has been on hold since the start of the pandemic in 2020. However, the EOI pool remained open for applicants to apply, leaving many EOI’s awaiting the recommencement […]
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Background At a meeting held on 11 August 2022, the Queenstown Lakes District Council (Council) agreed to notify a proposed “Inclusionary Housing” plan change (Plan Change) via the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The Plan Change essentially seeks to “tax” certain property development and subdivision activity by requiring a financial contribution […]
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Jono Cole has joined the AWS Legal Queenstown team, as a corporate and commercial law specialist. Jono grew up in Queenstown before attending Otago University. He then worked in Wellington for a decade, before returning to the South with his young family. Jono Cole has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law. His expertise is in company […]
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A huge day today here at AWS Legal, as we celebrated four of our amazing young graduates’ admissions to the bar at the Invercargill District Court. Bella Hiroki works in our rural team, and was moved by Partner, Toni Green. Rebecca Scott works in our Winton office, and was moved by Partner, Chris Menzies. William Swan works in our Property & Projects […]