Legal Services

Our experienced Civil Litigation team regularly advise and resolve disputes both inside and outside of Courts. 

Our Corporate team act for commercial clients from small business owners through to large corporate businesses covering all related aspects such as set-up, registration, business sale and purchases.

Our experienced Property team possess an extensive knowledge in all property related matters as well as drafting Overseas Investment applications involved in New Zealand land purchases.

Our team has extensive experience in obtaining consent for overseas investors to acquire land (including sensitive land) and business assets in New Zealand.

We have a comprehensive Environment and Planning Law team who specialise in advice relating to the Resource Management Act. We also specialise in Local Government and Judicial Review.

Our Construction team provide advice on all aspects of construction projects, from structuring and tendering, funding and security arrangements, procurement and contracting through to implementation and completion. 

Our team can assist you with all aspects of Trust and Estate Planning work to help you protect the future of your assets to best benefit you and your future objectives.    

Our Criminal Defence team advise and appear on all criminal charges across the South Island and can assist with all manner of criminal charges. 

Our experienced Family law team can assist with all aspects of family law services and advocacy from separation and care of children to relationship property advice and agreements.

Our experienced Employment and Health and Safety team can provide advice on all matters that may arise over the course of an employment relationship and can advise on your legal requirements as a business owner. 

The Immigration process often be a difficult one to navigate. Our specialist immigration team are dedicated to understanding what results you want to achieve and to help you take actions to reach those objectives. 

Our team have a high level of insolvency and restructuring expertise and are equipped to assist clients on short notice.

Our experienced team can provide specialised legal services to charities, community associations, incorporated societies, social enterprises and other non-profit bodies.

We have a team of lawyers who know agribusiness and over the years we have formed strong ties within the Otago community and we can and effective services to allow clients to focus on running their farm or business.

Our Technology and Intellectual Property lawyers can help you identify which intellectual property assets your business has, which ones are worth protecting and how the pretection process works.  

We understand the complexities of the Tourism and Hospitality industry, the applicable legal framework and can advise on a range of issues relevant to any tourism venture.