Commercial business law

New hope for foreign investment: the Limited Partnerships Act comes into force
After a long period of consultation and consideration, the Limited Partnerships Act 2008 came into force on 2 May 2008. In this article, partner Anna Buchly explores the key features of limited partnerships under the Act.

Free trade with China: a summary of what's ahead
With the Free Trade Agreement now signed by New Zealand and China, the focus has moved to enacting the changes it will bring. Bell Gully has produced a guide summarising key elements of the agreement, including tariff reductions, environmental cooperation and changes to labour, investment, immigration and customs policies.

Suppliers beware: take the extra step and register your security interest
Two recent High Court decisions highlight the importance for suppliers of ensuring that they have an enforceable security interest in goods supplied to customers for which they have not been paid.

Doing business in New Zealand: a guide
Bell Gully has updated its guide to doing business in New Zealand with the latest legislative developments. The guide provides up-to-date information to overseas investors and their professional advisers about investing in, and trading with, New Zealand.

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