Todd Walker Law is a leading Central Otago full-service law firm with offices in Queenstown and Wanaka. The firm is led by principals Michael Walker, Peter Sygrove, Louise Denton, Ben King, Laura McPhail and Rosie Hill, and supported by a highly experienced team of lawyers and legal executives. This combination of local insight and broad capability enables the firm to advise on property, corporate and commercial matters, civil litigation, family and relationship property, insolvency and restructuring, resource management and local government, overseas investment and employment, as well as private client and trusts work.

The firm has built a strong local and national reputation for independent, value-driven and pragmatic legal advice, with a boutique culture that remains capable of handling complex big-law assignments. It has been recognised as an emerging New Zealand law firm by industry observers and has continued to expand its reach across the Queenstown and Wanaka regions.

Todd Walker emphasizes a people-first client service approach, combining clear communication, responsiveness and practical pathways to resolution. The firm leverages deep local knowledge to tailor solutions for individuals, families and businesses and maintains strong community engagement in the Queenstown Lakes region.

About TODD & WALKER LAW - Queenstown

Founded in 2017


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Todd Walker Law is the leading criminal and regulatory law firm in Queenstown and the wider Central Otago region, capable of taking instructions and appearing anywhere in New Zealand in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. The team has appeared in the Coroner's Court and other regulatory hearings, and handles police station attendances, court appearances, diversions, limited licenses, discharges without conviction, bail applications and appeals, among other criminal defence and regulatory work.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Real Estate

The Real Estate practice helps clients navigate buying, selling, and transferring property with a straightforward process and detailed attention to conveyancing, subdivisions and related property agreements, providing clear guidance at each step.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

Todd Walker's corporate and commercial team offers comprehensive support for business growth and transactions, including drafting and negotiating contracts, company formation, governance, capital raising and financing, banking and asset security, commercial leasing, mergers and acquisitions, and technology development and intellectual property considerations, translating complex law into clear and actionable guidance for a range of clients.
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

Employment & Labor

The Employment and Health and Safety practice delivers balanced advice to employers and employees, assisting with employment contracts, workplace policies, disputes, regulatory compliance and safety obligations to promote fair outcomes and healthy workplaces.
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

Family

The Family team provides compassionate and professional support for care of children, relationship property matters, separation, adoption, domestic violence and protection orders, and related parenting arrangements, with experience in negotiating settlements and representing clients in Family Court when necessary.
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

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