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Whether you require assistance with a personal or business matter, we can provide you with exceptional guidance and representation. McVeagh Fleming is a full-service law firm with a 100-year history delivering legal services in Auckland, with three offices, in the Auckland CBD, Albany and Manukau.

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March 2025

Supporting Licensed Immigration Advisers: How McVeagh Fleming can help

If you are a Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA), you work tirelessly to guide your clients through New Zealand’s complex immigration system. But when legal challenges arise, having the right support is essential. McVeagh Fleming offers tailored services to help you stay compliant, protect your practice, and navigate legal complexities with confidence.
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February 2025

New departure rules for those planning an overseas voyage

If you're a New Zealand yacht or boat owner planning to sail overseas, a new certification process is now in place. This change introduces new assessment steps, limited inspection locations, and strict application timeframes. With processing queues and only three approved assessment sites—Auckland, Kerikeri, and Nelson—it's crucial to start the application process at least 3 to 6 months in advance to avoid delays.
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February 2025

The risks of providing a guarantee

Providing a guarantee for someone else’s financial commitments can expose you to serious legal and financial risks. Before agreeing, ensure you understand the potential consequences - especially if you won’t directly benefit or lack full visibility and control over the obligation.
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February 2025

Active Investor Plus Visa – Announced changes

On 9 February 2025, the Prime Minister announced changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa (AIPV) category, a visa type created to attract wealthy migrants to consider moving to New Zealand. Such visas have existed since at least 2010, but the government has seen the need to change it.
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Important announcements

Named as one of the Leading Family & Relationship Property Law Firms in New Zealand

The Doyle’s Guide 2025 Rankings for Family & Relationship Property Law have been released, and we’re thrilled to share that McVeagh Fleming has been named as one of the Leading Family & Relationship Property Law Firms in New Zealand!

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Latest partner appointments

We are delighted to announce that two of our senior lawyers have been admitted as partners. Please join us in congratulating Fiona Faithfull and Michael Witt on this remarkable achievement.

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Congratulations to Alissa Bell being selected as one of the 2024 Elite Woman Lawyers

McVeagh Fleming partner and chair Alissa Bell, has been named in the 2024 list of NZ Lawyer Elite Women. The list honors exceptional female legal professionals for their significant contributions and impactful achievements over the past year.

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Excellence Awardees for two categories at the New Zealand Law Awards

We have been named as excellence awardees for two categories of the New Zealand Law Awards 2024!

🏆 MID-SIZE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
🏆 LAW FIRM LEADER OF THE YEAR (≤100 LAWYERS) - Alissa Bell

The final award ceremony will take place on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland. We are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work and dedication. While winning the award would be wonderful, being shortlisted as Excellence Awardees is already a significant achievement.

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