Lessons from Popeyes: Why Trade Mark Protection Is a Business Essential
In today’s competitive market, a business’ brand is more than just a name or a logo, it’s a valuable asset. It is your business’ identity. It’s how customers recognise you, remember you, and choose you over competitors. But what happens if someone else tries to profit from your hard-earned reputation? That’s where trade mark protection […]
Smart Exits and Strategic Entries: Navigating Vendor Finance and Earn-Outs
If you are a vendor or a purchaser of a business and are struggling to find enough upfront capital for your exit or entry, there are a few options that are available to you that could help bridge this gap. Two popular strategies are vendor finance and earn-outs, both of which can ease the burden […]
Property Owners view preserved through court upholding covenant
A recent High Court decision has prevented the potential subdivision of a property at St Arnaud, near Nelson. The decision highlights the ‘roadblock’ effect land covenants can have, particularly where the proposed development has the potential to cause injury to neighbouring landowners. In Beechnest (2014) Ltd v Marshall [2023] NZHC 519, Beechnest, a property developer, purchased two […]
Rent payment in time saves nine: court gives reminder of the consequence of putting off rent
With increasing financial pressure on businesses and individuals alike, the High Court’s recent judgment in James Ward Trustee Company Limited v Jarm[1] (“James Ward”) serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritising paying rent and the consequences of failing to do so. Background to the case James Ward concerned 3 sublessees who failed to pay rent over […]