Clark Boyce is a Christchurch law firm with roots dating back to 1953, when the practice began in Canterbury. The firm has earned a reputation for long term client relationships and for delivering practical, plain language legal advice across a broad range of matters. With deep local knowledge and a commitment to reliability, Clark Boyce serves individuals and businesses in the region with a client focused approach.
Clark Boyce offers extensive expertise across property, business, civil disputes, employment, family, estate planning and criminal law. The firm emphasises a people first philosophy and provides accurate, practical guidance to individuals, families and businesses, drawing on decades of experience and local knowledge to deliver reliable solutions.
The client service approach combines a free initial consultation, transparency and plain language communication with an open door policy that extends to community law services under Legal Aid. The firm prioritises long term relationships built on trust, accessibility and responsive updates throughout a matter, earning ongoing multi generational client loyalty.
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Practice areas
Clark Boyce provides decades of specialist property law experience advising on residential and commercial transactions, investment properties, subdivisions, unit titles and body corporates, as well as leasing, refinancing and property structuring. The team focuses on practical, cost effective guidance, helping clients navigate complex property matters with clear explanations and timely updates.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
Clark Boyce supports businesses from sole traders to national enterprises with governance and health and safety advice, contract drafting and review, risk management, and day to day commercial matters. The team also assists with company restructurings, shareholder disputes and intellectual property matters, and offers experience in forestry rights and emissions trading scheme compliance as part of commercial work.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
Clark Boyce represents clients in civil disputes across contract disputes, debt recovery, property and building disputes, business and franchise disputes, insolvency and trust and will disputes, negligence claims, privacy matters and insurance issues, as well as judicial reviews. The emphasis is on clear advice and pragmatic dispute resolution, including negotiation and, where needed, court proceedings.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation
Clark Boyce provides family law services covering relationship property disputes, separation and dissolution, parenting and care arrangements, protection orders, and matters under the Family Protection Act. The team combines empathy with practical guidance to achieve outcomes that protect clients' interests while reducing stress during what can be a challenging time.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment
Clark Boyce offers estate planning and elder law services including wills, enduring powers of attorney, and trusts, as well as executor guidance and administration of estates. The firm also assists with claims under the Family Protection Act and the Testamentary Promises Act and advises on welfare or property management orders as part of comprehensive asset protection.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law
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