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Beyond the corporate veil: directors' duties in the construction sector - in conversation with Nick Malarao

Beyond the corporate veil: directors' duties in the construction sector - in conversation with Nick Malarao

The recent High Court judgment in Batley v MacDonald [2025] NZHC 974 offers subtle yet significant insights into directors' duties in the construction sector. Nick Malarao of Richmond Chambers, who acted for the plaintiffs in this proceeding, gives some insights into the case's implications.

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