Thomson Wilson Law

09/06/2026

Trustees often take on more risk than they realise, especially when entering contracts on behalf of a trust. It is a common misconception that when signing documents in your capacity as a trustee, your risk is limited to the assets of the trust. Unfortunately, this is not the case. A contract that is enforceable against a trustee can be enforced against the trustees (or any one of them) personally.

It’s a timely reminder for anyone acting as a trustee to understand the trust’s financial position and the obligations they’re signing up to.

Read the full article here: https://www.thomsonwilson.co.nz/news-and-articles/2026/trustees-taking-on-liabilities-of-the-trust

If you have questions about your responsibilities as a trustee, our team is here to help.

03/06/2026

Caveats are an important tool for protecting people’s rights over property — but they’re not something to register lightly. As the article explains, “a caveat is a legal instrument that can be registered against a property title to protect a person’s rights or interests in respect of a particular property.”

In summary, a caveat is a robust tool for protecting one’s rights and interests over real property. It is important to receive sound legal advice on the effects and implications of registering a caveat, due to the risks and consequences associated with registering one incorrectly.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, our team is here to help.

Read the full article here: thomsonwilson.nz/news-and-articles/2026/all-about-caveats

01/06/2026

Jackson Kingi grew up in Whangārei, studied law at the University of Otago, and now he is home — serving the community he was raised in.

Jackson first joined Thomson Wilson as a summer clerk in our criminal team, and in November 2025 he returned as a law clerk - a decision he describes as an easy one.

If you are a law student considering Thomson Wilson as a start to your career, Jackson's advice is simple: jump on the opportunity.

Watch Jackson’s story and hear what it’s like to start a legal career at Thomson Wilson: https://www.thomsonwilson.nz/careers -testimonials

29/05/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing King’s Birthday long weekend. It’s the perfect chance to unwind, spend time with the people who matter, and enjoy a well-earned break.

We hope you have a wonderful long weekend — stay safe, enjoy the downtime, and we’ll see you next week.

25/05/2026

21/05/2026

To celebrate Pink Shirt Day, our team had an absolute blast with our “Tell Us Something We Don’t Know” challenge — from surprising facts to plenty of laughs along the way!

A huge congratulations to our winners:

🥇 Loren
🥈 Frances
🥉 Jayden & Shian

And a special shoutout to Maraea and Jo for nailing the tie-breaker! 🎉

Enjoy your Hello Pickle vouchers — well deserved! 🥒✨

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make it such a fun and meaningful way to connect. 💗

20/05/2026

💗 This morning we hosted a shared morning tea for Pink Ribbon Day 💗

A huge thank you to everyone for the delicious spread – so many beautiful (and very pink!) treats. It was a lovely way to come together and support an important cause.

If you’d like to help make a difference, donations can be made here: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/prb-26

19/05/2026

Buying Property in a Cost of Living Crisis

Getting onto the property ladder is tougher than ever, and many buyers are turning to creative options — from parental loans to co ownership to iwi shared equity schemes. As the article notes, “You want to ensure all parties are protected before taking that first step to buy a property.”

Whether you’re borrowing from family, buying with a friend, or exploring iwi based schemes, good advice upfront can make all the difference. If you have questions about how to structure your purchase safely, our team is here to help.

Read the full article here: thomsonwilson.nz/news-and-articles/2026/buy-property-during-cost-of-living-crisis

15/05/2026

Teamwork, respect, and kindness — today and every day.

Celebrating Pink Shirt Day with our amazing crew.

13/05/2026

Death, Property & Prenups

Many couples sign prenups early in their relationship and then never look at them again — even after major life changes. “It is the prenup (not the will, property law or the intestacy rules) that governs what part of the relationship property forms part of the deceased spouse or partner’s estate.”

It’s a timely reminder to ensure your prenup and your will still reflect what you want to happen when you die. If you have questions about how your agreement applies, our team is here to help.

Read the full article here: https://www.thomsonwilson.nz/news-and-articles/2026/death-property-and-prenups