Legal Settlement Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Non-Disparagement: Includes mutual obligations not to make negative statements about other parties - typically used in high-profile or sensitive disputes

2. Future Cooperation: Outlines any ongoing obligations for parties to cooperate - relevant when future actions are needed

3. Return of Property: Details the return of any physical or intellectual property - used when property exchange is part of settlement

4. Employment Conditions: Addresses ongoing employment relationships or terms of separation - specific to employment-related settlements

5. Deed of Undertaking: Contains specific promises or commitments - used when particular future actions are crucial to the settlement

6. Third Party Rights: Addresses rights of third parties affected by the settlement - needed when settlement impacts non-parties

7. Insurance Provisions: Details insurance-related terms - relevant when insurance companies are involved in funding settlement

8. Publicity and Announcements: Sets terms for public communications about the settlement - important for commercial or high-profile cases

1. Schedule 1: Settlement Payment Details: Detailed breakdown of settlement amounts, payment schedule, and banking information

2. Schedule 2: Release Terms: Comprehensive list of claims being released and specific terms of the release

3. Schedule 3: Required Actions: Detailed list of specific actions parties must take to implement the settlement

4. Schedule 4: Relevant Documents: List of documents referenced in or relevant to the settlement

5. Appendix A: Form of Release: Standard form release document to be executed as part of settlement

6. Appendix B: Confidentiality Undertaking: Detailed confidentiality terms and requirements

7. Appendix C: Deed of Undertaking Template: Template for any required deed of undertaking

8. Appendix D: Communication Protocol: Guidelines for handling communications about the settlement