With experience in a large variety of cases, our lawyers in New Zealand can help foreigners in various legal fields, such as litigation, citizenship by investment, due diligence procedures. We have listed below the legal services we can help you with.
| Quick Facts | |
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| Commercial litigation assistance from our lawyers in New Zealand |
– shareholder, director and partnership disputes, – unfair competition, – contract law disputes, – international trade issues, – fraud, – other business disputes |
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Company formation in New Zealand |
– complete assistance throughout the company incorporation phase (pre- and post-incorporation), – registration with the Companies Register, – license applications |
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Banking |
Corporate banking and finance issues, regulatory issues |
| Employment |
– drafting employment agreements, – disciplinary processes, – restructuring, – redundancy, – occupational health and safety, – personal grievances, – fair dismissals |
| International investments in New Zealand |
– franchising, – mergers and acquisitions, – opening branches and subsidiaries in New Zealand |
| Tax matters |
Our tax lawyers in New Zealand assist clients with practices meant to ensure full tax compliance. |
| Insolvency |
– voluntary liquidations, – business restructuring, – creditor-initiated liquidation, – creditor negotiation and compromise, – bankruptcy issues |
| Immigration lawyers in New Zealand |
Applications for: – work and investment/entrepreneur visas, – student visas as well as visas for family reunification. We also provide assistance for matters concerning citizenship. |
| Intellectual property |
– filing trademark applications and oppositions, – patent and design applications, – copyright infringement cases, – assistance for trademark, – patent or design renewal, – IP law counsel |
| Debt recovery with the help of our lawyers in New Zealand |
– amicable debt collection and negotiation when possible, – assistance for taking the dispute to the Tribunal when legal action is required |
| Real estate issues |
– commercial property sale, – purchase and valuations, – legal solutions for investors in real estate, – leasing and construction law issues |
| Residential conveyancing in New Zealand |
– assistance for individuals buying or selling properties, – refinancing issues, – mortgage lending issues and others |
| Individual employment |
– assistance in case of unfair dismissal, – workplace harassment or discrimination, – exit package negotiations, – disciplinary meetings as well as all other matters related to the Employment Law |
| Civil litigation |
– professional negligence, – building and product defect claims, – personal injury and others |
| Divorce and Family Law |
– complete assistance during the divorce proceedings, – assistance with child custody and maintenance arrangements; – other Family Law legal services such as solutions for will and estate disputes in New Zealand |
What are your main areas of practice?
Our lawyers in NZ can help both foreign and local citizens with the following services:
- company formation which includes documentation drafting and filing with the Trade Register; we are one of the law firms in NZ that offer complete company formation services;
- assistance in liquidating, restructuring and changing company types;
- assistance in litigation matters in the commercial, corporate and civil fields;
- assistance in obtaining work permits on behalf companies and citizenship by investment for foreign entrepreneurs;
- assistance in obtaining special permits or licenses for your business in New Zealand; we are also one of the law firms in NZ that can help investors comply with the ongoing licensing requirements.
- assistance in purchasing real estate property for residential and commercial purposes;
- assistance in debt collection – we can help with both amicable and court debt recovery proceedings;
- tax advice and planning for foreign investors opening companies in New Zealand.
Our multidisciplinary team of registered lawyers in NZ has the training and the experience to provide adequate legal advice.
Consulting with our lawyers before an important business decision, or before commencing the legal proceedings in any type of legal dispute is recommended.
Our registered lawyers in New Zealand work by observing the regulations set forth by the New Zealand Law Society, the national regulator for this profession.
Do you offer litigation services in New Zealand?
Litigation is one of the core services for many New Zealand law firms, and a large portion of our attorneys’ activity is focused on settling disputes, in and out of court.
Our aim is to provide our clients with fast and affordable solutions for their legal disputes. We strive to negotiate terms that are advantageous and effective, and, when possible, we favor solving cases out of court, through negotiation and, if desired, alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration or mediation.
We can assist you in more than one way in case of civil disputes. Among the most important means through which one can sort out a dispute, our lawyer in NZ lists the following:
- Proceedings with the Disputes Tribunal: this has limited jurisdiction and so is the right of appeal; however, disputes with small monetary claims can be filed with this tribunal;
- Proceedings with the District Court: this is the court with jurisdiction in many civil disputes; a judicial settlement can be agreed upon by the parties, thus avoiding the need to go through a complete trial;
- The High Court process: this is the court that has no limits in terms of the cases it can hear or in terms of the monetary claims; this is the court that also hears the appeals from the Family Court and the District Court; it is usual for clients to wish to work with one of the top law firms in NZ if their case is taken to the High Court;
- Mediation and arbitration: these are the two available alternative dispute resolution methods which can serve as a viable option for certain types of disputes.
Can you help me open a company in New Zealand?
Our law firm in New Zealand is made up of a team of professionals who can help foreign investors open various types of companies. We can help you with:
- Legal advice in choosing the right structure – you can choose between sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited liability companies;
- Help in preparing the company’s incorporation documents and filing them with the local Companies Office – we only need a power of attorney to represent you, and a lawyer in NZ from our team will handle essential steps;
- Assistance in registering the new company with the tax authorities, which is mandatory before starting the activities;
- Assistance in obtaining the necessary licenses and permits related to the activities of the company.
Our lawyers in NZ can also help you purchase ready-made companies and can guide you through merger and acquisition procedures. By using our help, you can make sure that the purchase is a sound one.
Moreover, our team is able to provide essential information in the post-purchase phase, when you may need details on how to change the company name or specific details, as well as how to obtain special permits and licenses, as many shelf companies do not come with specific business licenses.
How do you assist foreign investors in New Zealand?
New Zealand is a growing foreign investment destination, driven by the favourable and open business climate and the full foreign ownership possibilities.
Our lawyers in New Zealand offer tailored assistance to foreign investors who plan on:
- Setting up a new business structure in New Zealand (i.e., incorporating a local company);
- Expanding an existing foreign company to New Zealand (i.e., setting up a branch or a subsidiary).
In addition to these two scenarios, we can also provide full legal assistance and representation in cases involving:
- Corporate mergers: when a New Zealand company voluntarily fuses with a foreign company, the latter takes over its operations;
- Company acquisitions: when a foreign company buys the majority shares in a local company, effectively taking control over it.
All of the situations described above rely heavily on meeting corporate regulatory compliance rules applicable in New Zealand. In most situations, legal assistance is not only desirable, but required, and our attorneys can provide legal representation throughout the merger or acquisition process.
Moreover, in addition to corporate setup matters, we also assist foreign investors who have questions regarding their right to remain in New Zealand. We can answer questions related to:
- Your right to enter New Zealand without a visa and the situations in which you require one to come to the country for business matters (according to nationality);
- Residing in New Zealand for short-term business purposes;
- Remaining in the country for medium to long-term company management purposes;
- Applying for the Active Investor Plus visa, focused on individuals who have at least NZD 5 million to invest in the country (or, for other categories, NZD 10 million).
Do you assist in debt collection cases?
Yes. Our team can provide assistance for debt collection cases.
We will first start with the amicable procedure of recovering any outstanding amount of money. If the amicable process fails to render the desired result, our lawyers will assist during the debt recovery through court proceedings.
By working with a team of experts, such as our own, you can rest assured that your case is given the priority it deserves and that, as needed, the debt collection will take all of the possible steps, including litigation.
Can you help me buy a property in New Zealand?
Our team of lawyers in New Zealand can assist you whether you are a first-time property buyer, a commercial developer or a private investor. Together with our team you will be able to secure the residential or commercial transaction of your choice and you will rest assured that the documents are drafted and signed accordingly.
Our team can help you with:
- Residential and commercial sales and purchases;
- Leasing agreements;
- Title matters;
- Commercial property due diligence;
- Mortgage and refinancing plans;
- Property development
- Construction compliance;
- Counsel on the taxation related to this specific field.
What legal services do you offer to individuals?
Our services also include those offered to individual clients, with a focus on Family Law, but also including employment and immigration matters.
We help clients reach the outcome they deserve, whether related to insurance claims or personal injury and negligence.
Part of our services for clients include the following:
- Divorce: we assist those who are ready to apply for a dissolution of marriage, in the joint or single form; if you meet the conditions to have been separated for 2 years at the time of the application, our team of divorce lawyers can help you throughout the process;
- Employment: our lawyers in New Zealand can give you complete information about your rights under the Employment Law; we can help you if you were unlawfully fired, if you are subject to a disciplinary meeting or any form of poor treatment by the employer (discrimination, harassment, underpayment, and other unfair working conditions);
- Wills and estate:
- Immigration: we also specialise in immigration, visas, temporary and long-term residence; we can assist you if you wish to apply for a work or study visa, as well as if you wish to join a family member who is already residing in New Zealand.
Our real estate division can also provide services for individuals looking to purchase a home in New Zealand, as well as those involved in a real estate or construction dispute.
Our team can also assist those interested in various solutions for estate planning. Sorting the manner in which one’s assets are protected during his or her lifetime is important. Our team offers solutions for estate planning and wills. The personal planning services for our clients in New Zealand are fully personalized.
Getting legal assistance when you are involved in litigation is a natural person is important and our team can help in cases involving:
- Criminal offences: robbery, fraud, damaging property, drug and weapons offences, driving offences, and others;
- Civil matters: negligence, property disputes, defamation, wills and estate disputes, and others.
When working with our team as a natural person, you should know that we can help even in cases that rely on government-funded legal assistance. This is called legal aid, and it can be offered to those in the following special situations:
- If you have been arrested by the police and you do not have a lawyer;
- When you must resolve family disputes, including but not limited to child custody;
- If you are the victim of a violent offence (and are waiting for a civil non-contact order, in most cases).
Why choose our law firm in New Zealand?
With years of experience in business and civil-related legal matters, our attorneys offer personalized services by adapting them to our clients’ requests. Our New Zealand lawyers are used to handling various requests and cases and will always put the clients’ needs ahead by conferring with them on the best result.
Investors who decide to open a NZ company can also benefit from working with our partner accountants in New Zealand. We provide complete accounting services, and our solutions include complete bookkeeping, accounts receivable and accounts payable management, bank account reconciliation, general ledger review, as well as periodic financial assessments, among other services and solutions according to business size.
When you encounter a business or personal issue, it is only natural to wish to work with one of the top law firms in NZ. When you request the services offered by a team with relevant experience, you are sure to make the first steps towards reaching a desirable outcome for your case.
What’s more, in cases involving legal representation or in cases that concern Family Law, such as divorce in New Zealand, working with our team will also mean that one of our attorneys will provide you with the due attention and care needed for your particular case.
We have notable experience in providing assistance to corporate and private individuals. Do not hesitate to contact our lawyers in NZ by email or phone and ask about our legal services.