Young Hunter Lawyers is a Christchurch based, long established firm founded in 1932 by Henry Austen Young, with Hugh Hunter joining the partnership seven years later. The firm has built a lasting reputation for practical, client focused legal services across commercial and civil matters, supported by a culture that prioritises integrity and excellence.

The firm serves major national corporations, local business interests and private clients through a comprehensive range of services, and is appointed to the All of Government Legal Services Panel for Property, Commercial, Employment and Immigration matters. This panel membership reinforces Young Hunter's capability to handle complex, high stakes matters with efficiency and reliability.

Young Hunter emphasises a client-centered service approach built on core values of integrity, courage, innovation, excellence and relationships. The team collaborates with clients to explain legal issues clearly, develop practical strategies and deliver timely outcomes, while maintaining a focus on community involvement and professional development.

About Young Hunter Lawyers

Founded in 1932

29 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Immigration
Insurance
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Young Hunter provides strategic advice on corporate governance, contractual and transactional matters to help businesses operate at their maximum potential, drawing on decades of experience and a senior practitioner base.
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

Young Hunter offers practical advice to employers and employees on all employment matters, including contracts, compliance and dispute avoidance, with a focus on clear communication and timely resolutions.
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

Immigration

Young Hunter's immigration team takes time to understand each case, providing tailored guidance through New Zealand immigration processes and helping clients navigate visas, permits and residency requirements.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Insurance

Insurance matters at Young Hunter involve interpreting complex contracts and policies, advising on coverage, claims and dispute resolution to secure the best possible outcomes for clients.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance

Real Estate

Property and conveyancing services cover residential and commercial transactions, investment properties and related matters to support clients in real estate ventures.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

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