Davidson Legal Limited

Davidson Legal Limited is a Christchurch-based law firm specialising in immigration, residential property, estate planning, asset protection, business and commercial law, and employment services. The firm provides practical, commercially minded advice tailored to individuals, families and businesses, with a focus on clear communication and efficient service.

Davidson Legal Limited emphasises trust, confidence and mutual respect in client relationships and is committed to excellent, efficient and cost effective service delivered through collaborative partnerships with clients.

Founded by Rob Davidson in Christchurch, the firm continues under the leadership of directors Tim Hill and Sarah Wong after Rob's passing in 2020, supported by a team of experienced solicitors and registered legal executives who provide accessible, timely and outcome-focused service across immigration, employment, real estate, estate planning and commercial matters.

About Davidson Legal Limited

Founded in 2013

Practice areas

Immigration

Real Estate

Employment & Labor

Corporate & Commercial

Private Client

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Immigration

Davidson Legal Limited provides immigration services focused on visa applications and residency in New Zealand, leveraging strong relationships with Immigration New Zealand and government officials to help clients navigate complex processes. The team handles deportation and residency appeals before the Immigration Protection Tribunal and advises on special direction requests to the Immigration Minister.

Asylum

Business Visa

Citizenship

Dependent Visa

Permanent Residency

Retirement Visa

Work Permit

Citizenship by Investment

Residence by Investment

Golden Visa

Real Estate

Davidson Legal Limited guides clients through residential conveyancing and property transactions, including sales and purchases and related financing, with Nikki Riach leading residential conveyancing to ensure clear communication, careful due diligence and timely closings.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

Davidson Legal Limited offers employment law services for both employers and employees, including advice on employment agreements, handling workplace problems and representation in mediation, before the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court, with scope to proceed to the High Court if required.

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

Corporate & Commercial

The firm provides guidance on corporate and commercial matters, including business transactions, asset protection and related issues, with leadership from Tim Hill who concentrates on commercial and property work and has experience in business sales and purchases.

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

Private Client

The firm offers estate planning and private client services, including wills and enduring powers of attorney, supported by a team experienced in asset protection and related private client matters.

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship

Nursing Home Abuse

Probate

Trusts

Will & Testament

Elder Abuse Law

Inheritance Law

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