Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for new zealand businesses.
Legal Due Diligence: Understanding The Process (2026 Updated)
Buying a business, investing in a startup, signing a major contract, or entering a new partnership can feel exciting - until you realise you’re also inheriting risks you can’t see yet. That’s...
5 January 2025
Rent-A-Chair Agreements In The Hair Salon Industry (2026 Updated)
Rent-a-chair arrangements can be a great way to run a modern salon. If you’re a salon owner, it can help you fill chairs, stabilise cashflow, and build a “collective” of talented stylists....
5 January 2025
How To Get Out Of A Contract (2026 Updated)
Most business owners sign contracts because they want things to move forward - a new supplier, a lease for a site, a subscription service, a partnership opportunity. But sometimes a deal stops...
5 January 2025
Software Licence Agreements: What Is Included And Why (2026 Updated)
If your business develops software (or relies on it to deliver services), a software licence agreement is one of those legal documents you really want sorted early. It’s easy to think “we’ll...
5 January 2025
Protect Your Product During Beta Testing With A Beta Participation Agreement (2026 Updated)
Beta testing is one of the fastest ways to improve your product. You get real-world feedback, stress-test features, and uncover the issues your internal team would never spot. But there’s a catch:...
5 January 2025
Changing A Contract With A Deed of Variation (2026 Updated)
Contracts aren’t set in stone. In real life, prices change, timeframes shift, suppliers fall through, new stakeholders join, and what seemed “perfect” when you signed can become outdated pretty quickly. The good...
5 January 2025
When Do You Need An Import/Export Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying products from overseas, selling to international customers, or working with offshore manufacturers, it’s easy to assume a purchase order and an invoice will cover you. But cross-border trade has...
5 January 2025
What Is A Framework Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re working with the same customers, suppliers, or contractors again and again, you’ve probably had this thought: “Do we really need to negotiate and sign a whole new contract every time?”...
5 January 2025
Interior Design Terms & Conditions: Do I Need Them And Why? (2026 Updated)
You’ve got the eye, the portfolio, and the referrals starting to roll in. But if you’re running an interior design business (or launching one), there’s one unglamorous thing that can quietly make...
5 January 2025
Auspice Agreements: An Explainer (2026 Updated)
Starting (or growing) a not-for-profit, community project, or social enterprise is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re juggling a million “admin” tasks while trying to make real impact. One...
5 January 2025
Need T&Cs & An Engagement Letter For Your Accounting Business? Speak To A Lawyer (2026 Updated)
Running an accounting business is all about clarity, accuracy and trust. But if you’re relying on a handshake agreement (or a vague email thread) to explain what you’ll do, what you won’t...
5 January 2025
Warranty Compliance For Business Owners
For businesses, having an excellent product is essential. In a market filled with competition, it's crucial to ensure that what you offer is among the best. However, even the greatest products have...
3 September 2024
The Importance Of A Counselling Contract
If you’re a trained mental health professional or considering becoming one, then you might be eager to get out there and offer your services to those in need. In fact, you might...
12 June 2024
Do I Need An Advisory Agreement?
Business decisions and ventures often involve working closely with an advisor outside of the company. This has a number of benefits, such as having objective insights and expert advice. However, working with...
28 January 2024
What Makes A Signed Document Legally Binding?
Slapping the label of ‘legal’ on any old document does not constitute legally valid material. For a document to be considered legal, such as a contract, it must meet particular criteria. As...
28 January 2024
A Legal Guide To ATM Agreements
Having an automated teller machine (ATM) at your premises can be a great way to make things more convenient for your customers and even attract others. After all, in a world of...
23 January 2024
Can A Seller Pull Out Of An Unconditional Contract?
Unconditional contracts are sometimes used in certain sales. However, if they are not handled or managed correctly, they can be complicated. Gone the wrong way, an unconditional contract can end up trapping...
23 January 2024
Exchange Of Contracts In Business
The exchange of contracts is the final and most important step when engaging in a business sale - this is where the deal is officially finalised! There are a few things you...
23 January 2024
Lock-Out Agreements In Contract Law
When you’re in the process of negotiating a deal, it can be hard to guarantee whether or not the other party will simply move on to someone different before you’ve managed to...
23 January 2024
What Is The Legal Definition Of A Business Day?
The term ‘business day’ is something you might have come across multiple times. In fact, it’s a key term that can be found in important agreements and contracts . What does a...
23 January 2024
Lock In Contracts Vs No Lock In Contracts: What’s The Difference?
A lock in contract and a no lock in contract affect what you can and can’t do once you sign the agreement. When utilised correctly, either type of contract can aid in...
23 January 2024
Get Your International Contract Reviewed
Conducting business overseas is an exciting way to expand your business operations. As always, when it comes to business, there are a number of risks you’ll need to be aware of. If...
23 January 2024
Understanding Deed Polls In New Zealand: Comprehensive Guidance From Our Online Law Firm
In the world of legal agreements, deed polls can serve a distinct and special purpose. There’s a good chance you’ve heard of various types of contracts and how they can help your...
6 September 2023
The Power of Indemnification In Business Contracts
As someone in business, you may have heard the term indemnification thrown around here and there. It’s a pretty important term- though amazingly, a lot of business owners don’t fully understand what...
5 September 2023
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