Part II of this article continues the discussion on key features in residential building contracts. It provides useful tips on what contracting parties should bear in mind during the negotation stages before siging a residential building contract. Issues of occupancy permits and the requirements of a builder’s insurance and registrations are also discussed in this article.
To access Part II of the Article written by Lovegrove Solicitors and edited by Stephen Smith, Managing Partner at Lovegrove Solicitors, please click here.

This article focuses on the onerous statutory requirements imposed on directors to prevent insolvent trading in Australia. The article examines the key elements of s588G, the primary provision in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“CA”) governing a director’s duty to prevent insolvent trading.
It also touches on the statutory defences available to directors in breach of s588G of the CA.
To access the above article written by Tanya Teo, Solicitor at Lovegrove Solicitors, please click here.

This article discusses the impact of the present sluggish economic climate both locally and beyond the borders of Australia, particularly across the European and Australian community and business sector. The article emphasises on the importance of business owners, to carry out due dilligence when extending credit or committing to contracts.
To access the above article written by Caeli Lovell, Special Counsel at Lovegrove Solicitors, please click here.

Lovegrove Solicitors’ web browser “stats” have gone through the roof with an increase of 152,075 views for the month of March 2012, compared to March 2011 with 65,000 views.
This month we are likely to do another 150,000 plus and this is because of the browsing on our E-library.

Auckland, New Zealand is undergoing a housing boom. Latest figures show that the housing prices have increased significantly in the first quarter. The property market seems to be insulated against the contagion from the Australian depreciating market.
We have two partners with Trans- Tasman law practicing certificates. Steven Smith and Professor Kim Lovegrove have New Zealand and Australian practicing certificates and can provide advice on both sides of the Tasman. Click here to find out more about our Trans-Tasman division.