RSM Law is a historic, full-service law firm based in Timaru, New Zealand, with offices serving clients across South Canterbury and beyond. Established in 1883, the firm combines a large and experienced team of lawyers, legal executives, accounting and administrative staff to deliver practical legal solutions. The firm is widely regarded for its client focused approach, delivering clear guidance, timely communication and pragmatic advice tailored to each matter.

The firm operates across core practice areas including Business, Property, Litigation, Estate Planning and Employment, and is known for handling complex matters for rural and farming clients, including structuring Joint Venture and Equity Partnership arrangements, tax planning and corporate restructures. RSM Law provides advice on company formation and compliance, commercial contracts, property transactions and dispute resolution, with a track record of delivering sound commercial outcomes.

RSM Law emphasises accessible and flexible service, meeting clients at its Timaru or Waimate offices or at their home or business. The firm operates with an open, safe and flexible working environment and a commitment to community involvement, reflecting its long-standing reputation for professional integrity and client care.

About RSM Law

Founded in 1883

16 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Family
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

RSM Law provides a comprehensive business law service that covers company formation, day to day corporate advice, mergers and acquisitions, leases and financing structures, employment issues and regulatory obligations. The firm also supports agri business clients with farm Company setups, share milking arrangements, and advice on tax planning and compliance, as well as the establishment of Joint Venture and Equity Partnership structures.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Family

RSM Law maintains an experienced family law team that handles relationship property, custody and access issues, and related disputes. The firm assists with separation and property settlements, family protection and testamentary promises claims, adoptions, domestic violence matters, and care and protection proceedings, and it can structure personal and family arrangements with Wills and enduring powers of attorney.
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

Real Estate

RSM Law maintains a large property law practice covering rural, commercial and residential transactions. It advises on rural subdivisions, leasing of farm properties, and related tax issues, acts for clients in buying, selling and leasing property, and provides expertise in commercial property management and property syndicates.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

RSM Law's litigation team handles a wide range of court related matters and dispute resolution, including Accident Compensation, Admiralty claims, Banking and Finance disputes, Contract and Civil disputes, Debt Recovery and Enforcement, Fair Trading Act matters, litigation concerning Estates, Receivership and Bankruptcy and Liquidation, and Resource Management issues.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Criminal Defense

RSM Law provides guidance on a limited range of criminal matters and can refer clients to expert counsel when required; its friendly litigation team delivers professional representation designed to reduce stress and achieve practical outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

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