As the new year kicks into high gear for the team at AWS Legal, we begin to farewell our summer clerks as they make their return to their continuing studies. Donald McIntosh was the first recipient of the Stephen Whiteland Memorial Scholarship with AWS Legal. This provided him with funding of $2,000 for each of […]
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The Incorporated Societies Act 2022: How the New Act will impact Incorporated Societies?
Having been in force for over 100 years, the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 (“Old Act”) was due for an update. On 5 October 2023, this update saw the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (“New Act”) come into force. The New Act contains several provisions that will impact the approximately 24,000 Incorporated Societies in New Zealand. […]
Last Friday Went to the Dogs! K9 Medical Detection NZ to be specific!
Helen Copeland brought us all together with her strength and resilience to raise awareness and very important funds for this amazing group, K9 Medical Detection NZ. Helen decided to shave her hair off and what valuable hair it must be with raking in over 3x her goal netting $3,192.40 so far to date. Aaron Drake […]
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Congratulations to AWS Legal’s Newest Solicitors: Harrison Croy, Alice Hoogvliet & Nick Wilson
Harry Croy travelled from his home base in Clyde to be admitted to the bar at the Invercargill High Court on Tuesday 12 December under the watchful eye of his family. Moving Counsel, Dave Gibson, a AWS Legal Partner was happy to make the trip to be a part of the day, offering “Harry joined […]
Welcome to the Partnership Jono Cole!
AWS Legal is pleased to announce the elevation of Jono Cole to Partner, effective immediately. Born and raised in Queenstown, Jono Cole returned to his roots after earning his degrees from Otago University and gaining a decade of invaluable experience in Wellington. His recent rise to partnership at AWS Legal is the latest milestone in a […]
Welcome to the Team Harry Croy
Harry Croy works in the Alexandra team at AWS Legal. After obtaining a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Otago, he chose to return to his home area of Central Otago to fulfil a lifelong ambition to become a lawyer. Harry pursued a career in law because of the technical nature of the work and […]
The Subdivision Process
Subdivisions are a popular way of extracting value from property, particularly if you have a large backyard in a residential area where there is a shortage of land available for building. Carrying out a subdivision can seem like a daunting process if you haven’t done it before. If you are interested in subdividing your property, […]
Welcome to the team Tori Brown
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 […]
From Dreaming to Buying a Home: Your Fast-Track Guide with our Quick Checklist
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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Celebrating a Milestone: Jessica Yeo Admitted to the Bar
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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