Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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Liana Nguyen – bridging cultures, supporting communities

My name is Liana Nguyen, and I am a Law Clerk at Shortall Lawyers. I joined the firm earlier this year after completing my Bachelor...

Significant overhaul of employment law

By Chris Dykes and Alistair van Schalkwyk, directors of ASCO Legal in Howick New Zealand's employment law has just undergone its most significant overhaul...

Local roots, global experience: Meet Rachel Lee, your east Auckland solicitor

By Rachel Lee, Shortall Lawyers Solicitor I joined Shortall Lawyers in February, 2026, as a Solicitor, bringing with me a passion for advocacy and...

New privacy rules are coming – is your business ready?

By Chris Dykes and Alistair van Schalkwyk, of ASCO Legal in Howick New Zealand’s privacy law is changing again, and this time it affects...

Law is changing – and so are we

By Shortall Lawyers We are not just an ordinary law firm — we are part of your life. Here’s why people choose us and enjoy...

Man of family, law and community led with smile

OBITUARY: Richard Galbraith, February 20, 1967, to March 12, 2026. There are many positives to take from the life of Richard Galbraith: Live life...

Is your legal relationship built to last?

By Chris Dykes and Alistair van Schalkwyk, of ASCO Legal in Howick When you sign a will, establish a trust, or conduct business or...

New Solicitor-General appointed

Anna Adams has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, Attorney-General Judith Collins has announced. “Ms Adams is an outstanding lawyer...

Before getting the keys: Contracts and delays

By Chris Dykes and Alistair van Schalkwyk, directors of ASCO Legal in Howick Buying a property is an exciting, busy, and sometimes stressful process,...

Journey of growth, gratitude, and legal practice

Shortall Lawyers Senior Solicitor Opinder Brar says she’s focused on delivering clear, reliable legal advice. I was born in India, and after completing my Bachelor...

Buying or selling soon? Get the legal details right

By Chris Dykes and Alistair van Schalkwyk, directors of ASCO Legal in Howick February is when the New Zealand property market typically hits its...

Structuring your business: Why agreements matter

By Chris Dykes and Alistair van Schalkwyk, directors of ASCO Legal in Howick The start of the year is when many Kiwi business owners...

Introducing amazing Adam Wang – east Auckland’s finest Chinese solicitor

Shortall Lawyers is pleased to highlight the valuable contributions of Adam Wang, a skilled solicitor who brings a wealth of international experience and specialised...

Welcome to 2026 – practical legal checks worth doing now

By Chris Dykes and Alistair van Schalkwyk, directors of ASCO Legal in Howick Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. For many Kiwis, January is...

A year in property: ASCO Legal’s end-of-year wrap-up

By Alistair van Schalkwyk, director of ASCO Legal in Howick As another busy year in the New Zealand property market comes to a close,...