Litigation Lawyer Specialists
The team at Braun Bond & Lomas have extensive experience in various fields of litigation.
ARBITRATING COMMERCIAL LEASE DISPUTES
On 3 June 2020 there was temporary changes to the Property Law Act 2007 announced to help businesses impacted by COVID-19.
If your lease arrangements have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, and you wish to reach an agreement under the new implied clause in commercial leases, or are unable to reach agreement, read about how we can help arbitrating commercial lease disputes.
Disputes relating to Sale and Purchase Agreements
We frequently provide advice in respect of the interpretation of clauses in the Auckland District Law Society Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate, and advice in respect of available options in the event of disputes.
Personal Property Securities Act 1999
We can provide advice in respect of priority issues and
enforcement of security interests under the Personal Properties and
Securities Act 1999.
Lease disputes
We have a good knowledge of the standard lease agreements and often provide advice to both lessors and lessees regarding contractual rights and obligations and strategies in the event of disputes.
Consumer law
We have extensive experience with consumer claims, including claims under the Fair Trading Act 1986, Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, and the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003, amongst others.
Franchise disputes
We have provided advice to both franchisors and franchisees in respect of disputes arising under franchise agreements and the rights and obligations of the contracting parties.
Trust and estate issues
We can provide advice in respect of trustee obligations, relief for beneficiaries and issues in respect of the appointment and removal of trustees.
Leaky Homes
We have provided advice in respect of many "leaky home" disputes both in the Tribunal and Court, acting for homeowners, builders, and sub-contractors. We have acted in respect of claims involving smaller residential homes and also large scale unit title developments.
Construction Contracts Act 2002
We provide advice in respect of the provisions of the Construction Contracts Act 2002, including the preparation of Payment Claims and Payment Schedules.
Construction Disputes
Braun Bond & Lomas has experience managing numerous construction disputes, including (amongst others) disputes between principal and contractor, and contractor and sub-contractor as to quality, time, payment, variations and completion. Many of the disputes involve complex and technical building matters. We have managed numerous adjudications under the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
DISPUTES UNDER THE UNIT TITLES ACT 2010
We have a good working knowledge of the Unit Titles Act 2010 and frequently provide advice to unit title owners and Body Corporates relating to obligations under the Unit Titles Act, interpretation of various provisions and dispute resolution options under the Act.
EMPLOYMENT ISSUES
We can provide advice in relation to all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, and our lawyers have appeared in the Employment Relations Authority and in the Employment Court.
FARMING DISPUTES
We have acted in a number of disputes involving farming practices, farming funding, share-milking arrangements and animal health disputes.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
We have experience with the preparation of resource consent applications and opposition to resource consent applications, including attendance at Council hearings and appeals to the Environment Court. We have also dealt with prosecutions under the Resource Management Act.
DISPUTES UNDER THE PROPERTY LAW ACT 2007
We have experience in providing advice in respect of breaches, of and remedies under, the Property Law Act 2007 including encroaching trees, nuisance, trespass, division of property orders and prejudiced creditors orders.
CORPORATE AND PERSONAL INSOLVENCY
We regularly advise clients in respect of solvency issues, including recovery of irregular, voidable and insolvent transactions, implications of insolvency on property, assets and creditor claims and the effects on employment and business activities.
RELATIONSHIP PROPERTY
We are frequently providing advice to clients going through relationship property disputes.
DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION
In addition to our work involving “leaky homes” we have significant experience in other areas of defective building works, including buildings suffering from geotechnical issues, structural failure, and other issues of non-compliance with the Building Code or relevant standards.
Tax Disputes
Our team is able to work with your tax agent or accountant and can provide assistance with a variety of Inland Revenue issues. As tax technical specialists we can provide advice and legal opinions on tax issues. You will find more detailed information regarding our Tax Dispute practice here.
COVID-19 Business Debt Hibernation Scheme
In the wake of the COVID-19, the Government has announced temporary changes to Insolvency Law and the Companies Act 1993 which are aimed at assisting businesses facing financial hardship during the pandemic. Find our full article here.