Embrace thinking:

{mds} law is a medium sized specialist property and commercial law firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand.  We act for clients locally and nationally and also act for international clients with businesses or property in New Zealand as well as those looking to invest in New Zealand for the first time.
 
The firm provides a range of specialist advice to clients including company and business law, employment, finance, commercial and residential property transactions, relationship, property, asset protection including trusts, will and estate planning as well as estate administration.

Our approach incorporates a creative and pragmatic problem solving approach to our clients legal problems.  It’s what we call {embrace thinking}.

We assess client’s problems and create solutions that allow the client to move forward - a solution based on what the client can do to achieve its objectives, not what it can’t.

Our approach is also team focused. On an internal level we leverage off the expertise and skills of all members in the firm to provide creative, timely, cost effective solutions.

We also adopt a team approach with our clients ensuring responsibilities and timetables are clearly understood by everyone.

We work with many clients who embody this same {embrace thinking} philosophy.

If you want to know know more about us read about our people and expertise.

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Fundado en 2012

10 personas en su equipo


Áreas de práctica legal
Negocios
Banca y Finanzas
Empleo y trabajo
Corporativo y Comercial
Energía, Medio Ambiente y ESG
Propiedad Intelectual
Cliente privado
Bienes raíces

Idiomas hablados
Māori
English

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Áreas de práctica legal

Negocios

Company and Business Law

We can make doing business easier. Our specialist commercial team has solid expertise across a range of business law issues including contracts, business structuring, finance, governance, terms of trade, employment and intellectual property.

We advise on:

Commercial Matters

  • General business advice and corporate strategy.
  • Advice on compliance with commercial law and legislation in New Zealand and internationally (eg. Companies Act, Personal Property Securities Act, Consumer Guarantees Act, Fair Trading Act, etc).
  • Business Governance.
  • Commercial dispute resolution.
  • Trade mark, copyright and protection of intellectual property.

Contracts

  • Buying and selling businesses.
  • Distribution and licence agreements.
  • Employment and independent contractor agreements.
  • Franchising.
  • Leasing.
  • Shareholder and partnership agreements.
  • Terms of trade.

Business Structures

  • Formation and incorporation of companies.
  • Joint ventures.
  • Partnerships.
  • Trading trusts.

Securities Law

  • Compliance with Securities Act and Regulations.
  • Prospectus and Investment Statements.
Empleador
Documento legal
Constitución de nuevas empresas
Soluciones para oficinas
Impuestos
Ley de la FDA

Banca y Finanzas

Inversión
Financiación con Incremento de Impuestos
Regulación de servicios financieros
Mercados de capitales de renta variable
Mercados de capital de deuda
Adquisición / Financiación apalancada
Finanzas Estructuradas
Financiación de Proyectos
Gestión de fondos y activos
Asociaciones Público-Privadas (APP)
Finanzas Sostenibles

Empleo y trabajo

Employment Law

From the outset, we work to ensure our clients are entering into an employment agreement well advised and the contract structured to achieve a harmonious employment relationship in the future.

When it comes to dealing with disputes that do arise, our approach is to give our clients every opportunity to work towards a mutually acceptable outome.

We advise on: 

  • Disciplinary procedures.
  • Holiday, retirement and parental leave issues.
  • Human rights, discrimination and disability compliance.
  • Individual and collective employment contracts.
  • Occupational Safety and Health.
  • Procedures for hiring and dismissing employees.
  • Redundancy and restructuring.
  • Resolving and negotiating employment disputes.
  • Sexual harassment in employment.
  • The Privacy Act 1993.
Derechos laborales
Contratación y despido
Discriminación laboral
Derecho Laboral
Pensión
Jubilación
Acoso sexual
Seguridad Social
Salarios y horas
Despido injustificado
Beneficios Laborales y Compensación Ejecutiva

Corporativo y Comercial

Registro de empresas
Contrato
Franquicias
Licencias
Fusiones y Adquisiciones
Relaciones gubernamentales y cabildeo
Derecho del Comercio Internacional
Organizaciones sin fines de lucro y benéficas
Gobierno corporativo
Sanciones y Controles de Exportación
Capital privado

Energía, Medio Ambiente y ESG

Petróleo, gas y energía
Recursos Naturales
Derecho Minero
Asesoría y Cumplimiento ESG
Energía renovable y alternativa
Derecho del agua
Derecho del cambio climático
Derecho regulatorio energético

Propiedad Intelectual

Intellectual Property

We advise on intellectual property law issues and can assist you when it comes to protecting your rights. We have worked with businesses both large and small and assisted individuals develop appropriate ownership structures for their products as well as advising them as they commercialise their offering and bring it to the marketplace.

We advise on:

  • Commercialisation
  • Business Structuring
  • Licensing
  • Trademark registration
  • Protection of copyright
Derechos de autor
Patente
Marca registrada
Derecho del arte y del patrimonio cultural

Cliente privado

Planificación Patrimonial
Fideicomisos
Testamento y última voluntad
Derecho de sucesiones
Ley de abuso a personas mayores
Derecho de las personas mayores

Bienes raíces

Property Law

{mds} law has an experienced team of legal advisors providing service in both commercial and residential areas. If you are buying, selling, leasing, subdividing, building or renting, our experienced team can help you achieve the right outcome.

We advise on: 

Commercial Property

  • Buying and selling of commercial and industrial land.
  • Commercial and industrial subdivisions.
  • Commercial lease drafting and negotiation.
  • Earthquake damage and Insurance claims and settlement.
  • Overseas Investment Commission consent applications.
  • Property development.
  • Rent review disputes and mediation.
  • Sub-leases.


Residential Property

  • Bank finance and mortgages.
  • Building contracts.
  • Earthquake damage and Insurance claims and settlement.
  • Residential subdivision and section purchases.
  • Residential tenancies.
  • Sale and purchase agreements.
  • Unit titles and cross leases.

Rural Property

  • Buying and selling farms.
  • Farm and forestry leases.
  • Fencing and boundary disputes.
  • Rural subdivision.
  • Water and access consents.
Bienes raíces comerciales
Ejecución hipotecaria
Vivienda, Construcción y Desarrollo
Uso del suelo y zonificación
Propietario y Arrendatario
Hipoteca
Gestión de la transferencia de propiedad

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