We’re big enough that we have our finger on the pulse of legal policies and regulations. At the same time, we are small enough to stay accessible, provide a single point of contact, and share information among colleagues for your benefit.
Founded in 1892
50 people in their team
Need commercial law advice? We provide practical advice on all things commercial. We have particular expertise with all aspects of small to medium businesses and our commercial team continually keep themselves updated with all relevant aspects of commercial law.
Employment law is continually changing. Our expert employment lawyers offer you access to their invaluable advice at all stages of the employment process to ensure your risks are mitigated and your bases are covered. When disputes arise, we are in your corner, ensuring that you understand your rights, obligations and options.
Solid preparation of your employment agreements prevent unnecessary disputes from arising later. We know that Canterbury business owners are aware of the financial strain that personal grievances and other disputes can cause. Let us do the groundwork to minimise the likelihood of this affecting you and your reputation.
Organising your personal affairs and your assets are the most important things you will do. This can include planning for the immediate future, for the later years in life, supporting your family or friends or any special causes during your lifetime and after you have gone.
Trusts are a popular way of protecting your property and managing assets. The use of a trust may also have some tax benefits for you.
A trust is created when a person, called the settlor, transfers property to people they appoint as trustees. The trustees are required to hold the property and use it for the benefit of the people named as beneficiaries. The trustees are obliged to follow the purposes specified by the settlor in the trust deed. Trusts can also be created in your will.
For our clients we have a trust booklet available "To Trust or Not to Trust: a practical guide on family trusts". For your free copy, contact us.
The proper preparation of trust deeds and other documents is essential and requires an experienced lawyer.
Our experts are available to assist and guide you through the process.
For many people, buying and selling property will be one of the most significant transactions they will ever make. Our Christchurch property lawyers can advise you on all aspects of buying, selling and leasing a property.
We can advise you on all aspects of your property sale and purchase agreement and make buying or selling a property a cost-effective transaction for you. We work in teams that include specialised property lawyers and legal executives.
Our teams are experienced in a wide range of property law. Find out how we can help you with:
Our team's vast experience in resolving family law disputes means that in most cases, we can resolve matters by mutual agreement between the parties. However, when an agreement is not possible, we are in your corner advising you of your rights and options.
We have the empathy and expertise to get you through a separation or divorce as simply as possible.
When tensions and emotions run high, you need a grounded adviser.
Throughout your separation process, we can assist with all related matters such as:
We provide comprehensive advice on all insurance matters. We identify solutions and with our clients develop a strategy to achieve the best results possible.
