Established in 1909, Cuningham Taylor Law is a Christchurch based firm that offers specialist expertise across family law, business, dispute resolution and real estate matters. As an independent practice, it blends the breadth of a larger firm with the accessibility and personal service of a smaller team, underpinned by a strong family orientation that has shaped its culture for generations.
The firm is known for transparent, robust advice that takes into account all aspects of a client situation, delivered by a dedicated team of specialists across its practice areas. Its Christchurch location and history underpin a reputation for practical, client focused service and a collaborative approach that supports clients through complex legal journeys.
In handling disputes and advisory matters, Cuningham Taylor Law emphasizes a practical, outcomes oriented mindset with a preference for mediation and informal processes where possible, while maintaining readiness to proceed to Court when necessary to protect clients’ interests.
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Practice areas
Cuningham Taylor Law's family law team handles contracting out agreements, relationship property division, parenting orders and Family Protection actions, drawing on both individual and collective strengths to achieve the best possible outcome, preferably through mediation or informal processes rather than court action.
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
The firm assists with choosing and implementing business structures, helping clients develop a plan from the outset and work with their teams to implement unique solutions, ensuring the right concept informs long term success and efficiency.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law
Cuningham Taylor Law resolves disputes by negotiation, mediation or court action, focusing on cost effective strategies and maintaining ongoing relationships where appropriate, with experience spanning commercial disputes, employment issues and neighbour disagreements.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Property specialists provide extensive expertise in property transactions, helping clients avoid pitfalls by explaining available choices and the effects of decisions, and guiding them through complex conveyancing and related processes.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
The employment team helps establish the right employment relationships, drafts a range of agreements suitable for different worker types, assists with restructuring and redundancy issues, disciplinary procedures and dispute resolution before the Employment Relations Authority.
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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