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What matters most to us is that the recognition comes directly from the people we work alongside: our clients, professional referrers and peers. This year's feedback included comments such as: "The firm goes beyond legal advice and considers the wider and deeper issues, interests and needs of beneficiaries in the manner of a true trustee." "TGT are known experts in all areas of trust law. They are highly experienced and market-leading professionals who undertake their role with the utmost competence, compassion and discretion." These comments remind us that private wealth law is not only about structures, trusts or succession plans. It's about people, families, relationships, stewardship, difficult conversations and long-term thinking. The Chambers research reflects the collective effort of our entire team.
2023-11-09
TGT Legal recently hosted its annual Topical Trust Issues Seminar at the Northern Club, for the benefit of our close contacts.
2023-10-18
Aimee Mitchell, together with Rebecca Rose of Bankside Chambers is presenting an upcoming webinar for NZLS CLE on the sometimes difficult issue of trustee mental capacity.
2023-10-09
Last week the Court of Appeal released its decision, McLaughlin v McLaughlin [2023] NZCA 473, which relates to trustees’ conflicts of interest. We set out the facts and our analysis below.
2023-09-25
Juliet’s presentation was entitled “Charities as an ideological battleground” and analysed the latest law and policy relating to charitable purposes (with a focus on advocacy) and who has standing to bring actions.
2023-09-22
In this article, Maysie Chan sets out some reasons why it is recommended you have a will in place that accurately reflects your wishes. At TGT we provide expert advice on the preparation of wills and associated documents, the interpretation of existing wills, and the formulation of comprehensive estate and administration plans.
2023-09-03
Juliet Moses and Ardra Swaraj from TGT Legal have written an article giving you an overview of digital assets and whether they can be inherited. As lives become more online, it is increasingly important to think about what should happen to your digital assets after your death.
2026-07-02
Kristiina Kukk from TGT Legal recently attended the 4th LawTech Forum NZ 2026 in Auckland, a leading event bringing together legal, technology, and innovation experts from across the country.This year’s theme, “Beyond the Algorithm: Rethinking Legal Technology as Systems, People, Process, and Trust,” highlighted the shift from simply exploring AI and automation to embedding them effectively within legal practice. The forum provided valuable insights into how firms are approaching governance, cybersecurity, workflow redesign, and the practical application of AI.At TGT Legal, we are committed to staying at the forefront of developments in legal technology. Attending events like this ensures we continue to evolve, strengthen our capabilities, and deliver forward-thinking, efficient solutions for our clients.
2026-07-01
Juliet Moses chaired a Legalwise webinar on Tuesday, which explored the growing complexity of modern will drafting - including best practice drafting, evolving relationship property law, family complexity, cross‑border assets, and increased scrutiny around capacity and undue influence.Samuel Johnston, Senior Associate at TGT, shared insights on “Wills in a Borderless World: Essential Guidance for Cross‑Border Estates”. He covered key issues such as jurisdiction (worldwide vs local wills), domicile considerations, overseas executors and beneficiaries, and the added complexity of digital assets in an international context - supported by practical case studies and drafting strategies to avoid common (and less obvious) pitfalls.If you would like guidance on navigating these challenges, our team would be happy to help.
2026-04-01
Henry advises on the establishment and administration of trusts, personal asset planning, wills, enduring powers of attorney, incorporated societies, and charitable work. He is recognised for his strong research capabilities and clear advice on complex legal issues.
2020-11-20
The new Trusts Act 2019 comes into force on 30 January 2021. TGT Legal have put together a series of videos to provide practical advice on three key areas in the new Act.
2020-10-27
The new Trusts Act comes into effect on 30 January 2021 and is intended to consolidate existing trust law and make it more accessible and understandable, partly to provide better guidance for trustees and beneficiaries and to enhance the ability of beneficiaries to hold trustees to account.
