Cavell Leitch is a Christchurch based law firm that is here to help our clients, not make it harder. Since the firm was founded in 1923, the firm’s guiding values have remained the same: we provide our clients with clear advice and great service.
As we head into our second century in business, we’re on a journey working towards being known for providing the most dependable advice and the best client service in the legal industry. We understand that legal matters can be confusing and stressful; our role is to simplify the process for our clients, listen to your needs, and then provide timely, transparent and cost-effective advice that will allow our clients to move forward with confidence.
Our business lawyers are experienced working with a range of companies from significant national corporates to small family operations, SMEs and start-ups. We are experts at advising businesses operating in all sectors, with particular expertise in the retirement village and primary sectors.
Running a business has never been more complicated with ever increasing liabilities for company directors and greater expectations of accountability to shareholders. We are here to help and support you with reliable, practical, accurate legal advice for you to confidently base important decisions on. Our work comprises business acquisitions and disposals, joint venture and other shareholding arrangements, capital raisings, insolvency and the full range of commercial agreements.
We’re one of Christchurch’s leading property lawyers. Since the 1950s, our property law experts have helped transfer, subdivide, and develop land and buildings nationwide.
We can help you with anything to do with buying, selling, leasing, developing, farming or building on land throughout all of New Zealand.
We make the complex area of immigration law simple by providing a complete range of immigration advice, including visa applications, accredited employer status and compliance issues.
Our immigration experts have been at the forefront of immigration law for more than 12 years. They understand the law, its requirements, and the complexity of the immigration system. As a result they can remove confusion and deliver results.
Our Christchurch based employment lawyers are experts in advising HR teams, business owners and individuals on all manner of employment and associated issues.
Employment law presents a complex array of obligations; we guide you through using best-practice experience and a pro-active approach to advice. We also work closely with our immigration specialists to assist businesses bringing foreign workers into New Zealand.
Our team is solutions focused and employs a strategic approach to reach the best outcome for you.
We can help you move forward with confidence no matter your dispute. Our team is here to guide you through.
