Partnerships New Zealand Law

Ana Gold is a partner in the firm, GOLD Urban Design. The other partners are Bella Osmium, Chris Lead, and David Dubnium. Due to stress, Ana retires suddenly from the firm in December 2021. In January 2022 a notice is placed in the Gazette advising of Ana's retirement, and Ana is removed as a partner from the 'About Us' page of the firm's website. In February 2022 the firm enters into contracts with two designers, Eva Silver and Fay Nickel. Eva has provided occasional services to the firm for several years, whereas this is the first time that Fay has designed for them. In Ana's absence the other partners struggle to keep the business solvent, and fail to pay the fees owed to Eva and Fay.

Required: Explain whether Ana is liable for the money owed to Eva and Fay using ILAC