Allen & Yee Lawyers Limited operates from Christchurch, offering a practical and focused approach to business, property and estate planning matters. Led by Jane Allen and Kirk Schimanski, the team combines years of local experience with clear, practical legal solutions aimed at helping clients reach their goals.

The firm has built a reputation for accessible client service and direct involvement in client matters, working with small and medium sized businesses and individuals to advise on transactions, risk management and disputes. Their service model includes a willingness to collaborate with a network of specialist professionals to ensure seamless outcomes.

Allen & Yee Lawyers emphasizes a client friendly approach that focuses on listening to objectives, delivering practical and usable advice, and being transparent about costs. When needed, the firm refers clients to trusted specialists to ensure every issue is addressed by the right expertise.

About Allen & Yee Lawyers

Founded in 2017


Practice areas
Business
Real Estate
Private Client
Immigration
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Allen & Yee Lawyers advises on buying and selling businesses, structuring entities, contracts and company formations, shareholder agreements and terms of trade, and succession planning, with additional support for disputes and debt collection when needed. The team delivers practical, commercially focused guidance to help clients navigate complex business transactions and ongoing operations.

Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Real Estate

Allen & Yee Lawyers assists with residential, investment and commercial property transactions, refinancing and mortgages, subdivisions, leasing, retirement village agreements, unit titles and body corporates, cross leases, easements and encumbrances, building contracts and related property matters. They work to simplify complex transactions and ensure documented arrangements reflect clients' objectives.

Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Private Client

Estate planning services include trusts, wills, powers of attorney and relationship property agreements, with guidance on asset protection and succession planning. The firm supports clients in planning for the future and minimising risk for loved ones.

Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

Immigration

Selected immigration matters are handled with consideration of each client's circumstances, and the firm coordinates with specialist partners as needed to ensure compliant and efficient outcomes for individuals and families seeking residence or work permissions.

Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Employment & Labor

Selected employment work includes employment contracts, policies and workplace compliance, with access to a network of specialists for referrals when necessary to address complex issues or disputes.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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