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Welcome

Norris Ward McKinnon are Waikato’s leading provider of specialist legal services. Based in Hamilton City, we are the lawyers Hamilton trusts to provide them with quality legal services. Our Hamilton law firm has the skills and expertise to meet the legal needs of corporates, public institutions, small and medium businesses, families and individuals.

Not just a law firm, your law firm

We strive to ensure that we provide the highest quality legal services Hamilton has to offer. Our lawyers are specialists in their fields, providing successful outcomes for our clients. Our approach is to do what is best for our clients, in a way that is flexible, ethical, and with a focus on long-term relationships.

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Did you know that joint ownership of intellectual property is very uncertain, and should be governed by an agreement?
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Did you know that if you give possession of an asset to a third party, you need to register on the personal properties securities register to protect your interest in the asset?
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A 90 day trial period is not effective unless it is recorded in writing and signed prior to the commencement of employment.
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Many civil claims have limitation periods for the commencement of proceedings after which time the claim cannot be successful.
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The jurisdiction of the District Court is for civil claims up to $200,000, a claim valued at over $200,000 falls within the jurisdiction of the High Court.
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There is no formal registration system in NZ for copyright protection.
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You can only use the ® symbol if your trade mark is registered as a trade mark under the Trade Marks Act 2002.
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When providing a guarantee in respect of borrowing by another entity or person, you will be responsible for repayment of the loan if the borrower defaults.
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Before taking a holiday overseas, you should organise an Enduring Power of Attorney appointing someone to manage your affairs, in the unfortunate case of an accident.
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As a beneficiary of a trust, you might be entitled to information about the trust.
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You may have an entitlement to money from your parent’s estate, even if you have been left out of the will.
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Directors can now sometimes go to jail for really serious mismanagement of a company.
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Pets are considered household chattels in the division of relationship property.
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A family trust does not automatically protect you from the equal division of relationship property if your relationship ends.
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De facto partners and married couples can enter into an agreement so that their property is not shared equally if their relationship ends.
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Property owned by de facto couples is shared equally if the relationship ends after three years.

Keeping Informed

We publish the following newsletters on relevant topics that help our clients identify whether they need further legal advice. To receive this information on a regular basis via email, send a message to lawyers@nwm.co.nz.

Whether it’s international and local matters in Hamilton, trust our lawyers to defend, represent or fight for your rights. Norris Ward McKinnon, are some of the best lawyers in Hamilton. For more information or to book an appointment. Contact us today.

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Serving the Waikato for almost 100 years

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