Our clients range from multinationals to owner-operated businesses and individuals. We strive to build and maintain long-term relationships by focusing on specific needs and serving as an integral part of business teams. Our practitioners provide excellent service and practical solutions to a wide range of legal issues.

With three offices in New Zealand and strong relationships with firms around the country and in Australia, we are well positioned to advise on trans-Tasman transactions and disputes, and because of our Ally affiliation, on international matters. Clients can expect to have a designated partner as a point of contact, and to receive personal, friendly, and efficient service.

Although we offer a full range of legal services, our notable practice areas are as follows:

• Business and Corporate— Our commercial teams provide legal advice and support regarding all commercial and corporate requirements, including business structures, shareholder and director advice, contract negotiation and resolution, mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, capital raising, foreign investment, and all aspects of business and commercial law.

• Dispute Resolution— Our litigation and family law teams are experienced in all aspects of dispute resolution, including family law matters, negotiation and mediation, arbitration and court action, providing clients with cost-effective, timely, and comprehensive advice and representation. We conduct cases in the Court of Appeal, High Court, Employment Court, District Court, Family Court, Employment Relations Authority, and various other tribunals.

• Property— Property law is a major part of our practice. We provide clients with expert and strategic advice across all aspects of property, including commercial property, property development, and all related areas. Our clients include large corporates, property developers, property investors, property financiers, landlords, tenants and builders, both residential and commercial.

• Personal— Our private practice lawyers have a strong tradition of acting for successive generations of families. Advice covers trusts, wills, property, tax, and all matters relating to personal affairs