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Identifying a trust relationship can provide an out of time remedy

The dispute over Huka Lodge (see the Fight Over Huka Lodge) highlights an element of certain trust-based relationships  that can be overlooked.  This is the ability for subsequent trust-related disputes to survive time-barring due to the passage of time. Michael Kidd and Alexander van Heeren were former partners in a successful partnership that amassed significant wealth … Continue reading

Abuse of power

Powers of attorney are regularly granted so that one person can act on another person’s behalf.  The granting of power to an attorney can facilitate transactions and represent a practical solution in many personal and business situations.  However, the granting of unfettered power can be abused.  The recent decison in Lines v Pikia provides a … Continue reading

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