Our commercial law specialists deliver practical advice to safeguard your venture and unlock opportunity. We understand business – from start-ups to established enterprises – and work in true partnership with our clients across New Zealand.
Drawing on our network of sector specialists and industry experts, we provide commercially smart legal solutions that drive real business outcomes.
Our commercial lawyers work across all industries and sectors, combining deep legal expertise with genuine business understanding to deliver results that matter.
Our commercial law services include:
- Commercial contracts and business agreements: Our commercial contract lawyers excel at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all types of business agreements, including supply, distribution, service and licensing contracts, terms and conditions.
- Business sales and acquisitions: Guiding buyers and sellers through the legal process of acquiring or divesting business assets or shares, including the due diligence process, drafting and reviewing sale and purchase agreements and succession planning for business owners.
- Business structuring and company law: Advising on the most effective and tax-efficient structures for new and growing businesses, including company formation and business setup, through to business restructuring and reorganisation.
- Franchising and licensing: Supporting franchisors/licensors and franchisees/licensees with franchise agreements, licence agreements, compliance, and expansion strategies.
- Outsourcing: Drafting and negotiating outsourcing agreements to help businesses delegate services or functions to third-party providers. This includes legal process outsourcing, IT, and other business operations, ensuring contracts are robust, manage risk, and protect your interests.
- Brand protection: Safeguarding your business assets, including trade marks and confidential information.
- Commercial leasing and property: Advising on retail, industrial, and office leases and property-related transactions such as finance and securities, purchase and sales.
- Consumer law: Expert guidance on consumer protection, Fair Trading Act matters, trade practices, advertising standards, and regulatory investigations.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensuring your business meets all relevant legal and industry requirements, including consumer law and privacy obligations.
- Commercial advice: Expert assistance in all other commercial legal matters, whether on a business-to-business, business-to-consumer, or business-to-government basis.
Our team offers expert advice on regulatory requirements across all forms of contracts, including those under the Commerce Act, Privacy Act, Companies Act, Contract and Commercial Law Act, Fair Trading Act and the Consumer Guarantees Act.
Our experienced business lawyers and commercial law specialists understand New Zealand business law and regulatory requirements across all sectors. Whether you’re a growing tech startup, established manufacturer, or multinational corporation, we provide practical solutions tailored to your industry and business needs.
We support you through:
- A true partnership approach: We don’t just provide legal advice – we become your trusted business partner, understanding your industry, challenges, and commercial objectives.
- National network, local expertise: Our team spans New Zealand, combining deep regional knowledge with access to specialist expertise across all sectors and industries.
- Sector-specific knowledge: From agriculture and healthcare to technology and manufacturing, our lawyers have genuine industry experience and understanding.
- A practical, commercial focus: We deliver legal solutions that make commercial sense, helping you achieve your business goals efficiently and cost-effectively.
