Thinking of Selling your Property? Initial Considerations One of the key points to consider before you decide to sell your property is whether or not the sale of your property is subject to the ‘Brightline Period’. Generally speaking, this rule provides that you may have to pay tax on a profit if it has been purchased and sold within two years. There are some exceptions to this rule – for instance if your property has been used as a main…
Over the years, there have been various misconceptions about Wills. Do I need a Will? What happens if I don’t have a Will? What do I do to create a Will? These are all common…
The partners of Corcoran French are delighted to welcome Delys Brough to the Partnership from June 1st 2025. Delys has over 20 years’ experience as a commercial and property lawyer. She joined Corcoran French in…
Your business plan should include an intellectual property (IP) strategy to maximise the value of your intangible assets. Copyright can either assist or hinder, so it pays to consider it early. Identify your Copyright Works…
Corcoran French Lawyers has an exciting 2025 lined up – commencing a transformative journey; reimagined with revitalised branding and alignment, and relocating the Christchurch city office premises. From Moorhouse Ave to Armagh St: Corcoran French…
What happens when you do not have an Enduring Power of Attorney? What happens if you are assessed by a medical professional as not having capacity to make your own financial or personal care and…
Corcoran French is thrilled to announce the beginning of our Toitū journey, marking a significant step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. As a firm that is deeply rooted in the…
Every business plan should include an IP strategy (intellectual property), to maximise the value of your intangible assets. Recognising the importance of your brand is key to unlocking your market potential. 1. Identify your…
The team at Corcoran French congratulates our commercial Partner, Shehan de Silva, upon his election as Chair of the NZ Law Limited Board of Directors. NZ Law is a national…
When embarking on the journey of purchasing a home, one of the crucial steps that prospective buyers must undertake is due diligence. Due diligence is the process of investigating, evaluating, and verifying information related to…