From Dreaming to Buying a Home: Your Fast-Track Guide with our Quick Checklist

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 […]

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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 […]

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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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We are excited to announce the promotion of three Senior Associates to Partnership. Tim Marshall from Invercargill and Jenny Denley & Eugene Roud from Alexandra. Tim specialises in Property, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Estate Planning and Administration. He also has a strong rural background, having been born and raised on a farm […]

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As an employer, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest immigration laws, especially with recent changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and mandatory accreditation obligations. Here are a few updates that may impact your employees and their visas: Automatic extension for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) accreditationIf you haven’t applied for your […]

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AWS Legal announced Donald McIntosh as the 2022 recipient of the inaugural Stephen Whiteland Memorial Scholarship, on Monday. Formed in honour of Stephen Whiteland, a beloved AWS Legal staff member and friend who sadly passed away in May 2021, the Stephen Whiteland Memorial Scholarship was awarded in collaboration with Steve’s family to recognise and support […]

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