Tax Law

You will explore the various structuring alternatives including companies, limited partnerships, trusts and tax implications as well as what does and doesn’t work. You will learn what options are available and develop the skills to think carefully about what is needed to future proof a structure, contemplate possible scenarios and what is needed for best practice.

Issues covered include: Family court, family controlled companies and trusts, tax issues, settlement, discretionary trusts, child maintenance trusts, employment considerations, domestic violence

Fine tune your drafting skills and examine critical tax issues to ensure your shareholder agreements are watertight. You will also gain practical strategies for resolving disputes and the options available to you when a dispute has escalated.

What advice should you be giving your clients on their estate right now? Receive guidance on estate planning techniques, explore the taxation and trust issues arising from deceased estates and catch up on the latest in estates litigation. Walk away with practical tips and strategies to implement immediately in your practice.

Build a solid foundation for dealing with the most important tax issues commonly faced by commercial lawyers and in-house counsel. Explore the tax implications arising in business purchase and sale agreements, business structuring, tax disputes and more. Walk away with the skills essential to identifying potential tax risks and avoiding serious problems. WEB223NZA45

As a commercial lawyer you need to have a working understanding of the tax issues that can affect your clients. In this programme you will explore the tax updates that you need to know right now, focusing on the tax issues that can arise in the documentation of commercial transactions, and a high-level view of GST changes. You will also receive a crash course on how to effectively manage tax risk when it arises. Gain the essential tax skills important for all commercial lawyers. WEB233NZA44

Property is a searing hot commodity right now. But with the opportunities come some very real tax risks. Take a deep dive into complex tax triggers including bright-line property tax and residential land tax withholding (RLWT). Examine tax issues in commercial property transactions including income tax treatment of sale proceeds and key clauses to look out for. Plus, understand how best to utilise the build-to-rent regime. Attend and add critical skills to your inventory. WEB238NZA02Z

With recent amendments to bright-line, income and land tax, failing to stay informed could leave you vulnerable to costly mistakes and missed opportunities for you and your clients. Invest in your own knowledge as you explore recent legislative amendments impacting residential and commercial land and unravel the complexities of land banking tax matters. Discover optimal structures for land investments and arm yourself with invaluable insights to maximise returns. WEB248NZA03