Richard is a specialist in commercial, business, property and trust law. His practice covers a wide range of commercial activities and advice including commercial advice, shareholder issues, property transactions and developments.

He acts on behalf of many clients buying and selling businesses and property and commercial leasing for both tenants and landlords.

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Richard also has a strong interest and expertise in the area of trust law including, trust deed drafting, personal property, asset protection, estate planning, structuring and family succession. He is an independent trustee of many trusts on behalf of clients and holds a number of trusteeships and has expertise in significant charitable trusts.

Richard's insights

Inland Revenue takes steps to simplify trust disclosure requirements

14 October 2025

Procurement Reboot: What Kiwi businesses need to know about the new Rules

10 October 2025

The Bank of Mum and Dad – how to help your children into property

8 October 2025

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He tāngata

  • Past convener of the Canterbury District Law Society and Property Law Committee
  • Honouree solicitor to a number of non-profit and recreational entities

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