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Expert commercial dispute lawyers in Palmerston North. Contract disputes, business mediation, breach of contract claims, and arbitration services. We know that sometimes, conflicts just arise. That is why our dispute resolution experts are here for you through all steps of the resolution process. We can help you resolve all types of disputes, with our team having acted across a variety of sectors. We work with you to understand your objectives, so we can tailor our approach to meet your needs and achieve the best possible outcomes. - Commercial Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Arbitration Commercial Disputes & Litigation Construction & Building Disputes Consumer Law Contractual Disputes Debt Recovery Employment Insolvency & Liquidations Insurance Disputes Negligence Property Disputes Regulatory Enforcements Shareholder/Company Disputes - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI 06 280 4824 M 027 221 3611 E dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go DS NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. DS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert immigration lawyers in Palmerston North. Work visas, residence applications, skilled migrant visas, and employer compliance. Get expert advice. We provide practical and timely immigration advice on working and living in New Zealand. We can navigate the application process, liaise with Immigration New Zealand, and remove some of the stresses involved with getting to live and work in New Zealand. - Immigration Translate to We can help make immigration matters simpler. Business Immigration Immigration Appeals Residence Visa Applications (Skilled, Parents, Partnership) Property in New Zealand (if you are not a New Zealand citizen) Skilled Employment - Meet the experts Go Go Connor Morriss Senior Solicitor DDI 06 241 8168 M E cmorriss@crlaw.co.nz Go CWM CWM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert regulatory lawyers in Palmerston North. Prosecution defence, Commerce Commission matters, compliance investigations, and regulatory enforcement. Regulation and compliance is part of doing business. Our team of experts help you navigate regulatory frameworks, providing you with the necessary confidence around compliance with legislation. We also assist clients with enforcement issues and disputes. Our depth of experience across our specialist teams (resource management, rural, local government, employment and health and safety, and commercial) means we are well placed to provide specific and tailored responses to a range of regulatory matters. - Regulatory Animal Welfare Building Act Enforcement General Regulatory Matters Health and Safety Investigations Health and Safety Intellectual Property Licensing - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ Shannon Johnston Partner DDI 06 280 2716 M 021 647 709 E sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Go SJ David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI 06 280 4824 M 027 221 3611 E dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go DS NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. DS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Nick Jessen is a Partner at CR Law specialising in resource management, environmental law, and RMA matters in Palmerston North and Wellington. Nick is an accomplished litigator specialising primarily in resource management, local government matters, administrative law, and civil dispute resolution. He appears regularly before councils, tribunals, and the courts, and is motivated by the strategic and analytical challenges that come with complex legal work. Nick is a legal advisor for various local authorities and private clients in his resource management work. Notable achievements include guiding clients through significant projects, such as the comprehensive sectional district plan review for Palmerston North City Council, the Te Ahu a Turanga – Manawatū Tararua Highway, district water supply and allocation resource consents, wastewater treatment plants, and renewable energy projects. Nick’s successes also include the resolution of contract, equity, trust disputes, and estate litigation. Away from the desk, Nick spends most of his time in the pool as a marathon swimmer, bringing the same long‑haul focus to both swimming and legal work. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Nick Jessen Partner DDI M E L 06 350 3769 027 415 7515 njessen@crlaw.co.nz Palmerston North Experience 15 years Qualifications LLB / BA Admitted to the bar: Wellington 2009 Expertise Comercial Dispute Resolution General Litigation Litigation Local Government Natural & Built Environment Regulatory Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Expertise Comercial Dispute Resolution General Litigation Litigation Local Government Natural & Built Environment Regulatory Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz - Interested In Joining Our Team? We are always looking for the best and brightest minds to expand our team. If that sounds like you, let’s talk. Contact Now > Our People > Nick Jessen Home Menu Close Agribusiness & Rural Add Employment Add Natural & Built Environment Add Health & Safety Add About CR Law Our People Services Agribusiness & Rural Commercial Disputes & Litigation Local Government & Environment Personal & Property - Agribusiness & Rural - Commercial - Disputes & Litigation - Local Government & Environment - Personal & Property Agribusiness & Rural Agribusiness & Rural Add Employment Add Natural & Built Environment Add Health & Safety Add Commercial Commercial Add Mergers & Acquisitions Add Agribusiness & Rural Add Health & Safety Add Franchising Add Governance Add Commercial Property Add Restructuring & Insolvency Add Employment Add Immigration Add Overseas Investment Add Commercial Dispute Resolution Add Disputes & Litigation General Litigation Add Regulatory Add Employment Add Relationship Property Add Local Government & Environment Natural & Built Environment Add Litigation Add Regulatory Add Local Government Add Employment Add Health & Safety Add Personal & Property Estate Planning & Administration Add Residential Property Add Relationship Property Add Immigration Add Personal Affairs Add Trusts Add Subdivision Add Notary Public Add law@crlaw.co.nz 0800 1 CR LAW (0800 127 529) Let's Talk Let's Talk

Expert franchise lawyers in Palmerston North. Franchise agreements, disclosure documents, disputes, and franchise purchase advice for franchisors and franchisees. Whether you are considering buying or selling a franchise, or franchising or licencing your business, our experienced team can work through all of the options with you. We can provide advice on a proposed purchase, sale or licence arrangements and work with you to achieve the outcome you seek as efficiently as possible. The depth of our team means we can assist with related issues including. employment, health and safety, and trademark matters that may arise during negotiations. - Franchising Commercial Contracts Commercial Disputes Commercial Property Transactions Employment Law Health and Safety Intellectual Property Licensing Shareholder Agreements Shareholder Disputes - Meet the experts Go Go Lester Houghton Partner & Notary Public DDI 06 350 3765 M 027 246 2293 E lhoughton@crlaw.co.nz Go LH Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI 06 280 2940 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert relationship property lawyers in Palmerston North. Property division, separation agreements, contracting out agreements, and de facto disputes. Our specialist team provides practical advice across all aspects of relationship property and separation matters. We work with you to ensure any negotiated outcome is in your best interests and understood by you. Where necessary, our dispute team will work with you to develop strategies and manage disputes through litigation. We also provide independent advice in conflict situations. - Relationship Property Advice and Representation – Court Proceedings Contracting Out Agreements Division of Assets Independent Advice PPRR Act Applications (Capacity) Relationship Property Agreements Relationship Property Disputes/Negotiating Resolution Spousal Maintenance Trust Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Meet the experts Go Go Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI 06 280 2940 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI 06 280 4824 M 027 221 3611 E dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go DS AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. DS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert council lawyers in Palmerston North. Local Government Act advice, district plan appeals, judicial review, and council policy legal services. Our experienced local government team provides legal advice to local authorities on the full spectrum of issues they face. We have an in-depth knowledge of local government and its processes. This means we can assist local government and a range of private clients navigate complex legislation to achieve community and commercial goals. Our property team are also specialists in all property issues that matter to local government. - Local Government Administrative Law Bylaws & Policies Decision Making Processes Development Contributions Governance Heritage Judicial Review Liquor Licensing Long Term & Annual Plans Official Information Regulatory & Enforcement Matters Reserves Roading - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ Shannon Johnston Partner DDI 06 280 2716 M 021 647 709 E sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Go SJ Ashley Muir Senior Associate DDI 06 350 3763 M 027 423 4513 E amuir@crlaw.co.nz Go AJM NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AJM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert insolvency and restructuring lawyers in Palmerston North. Liquidation, receivership, voluntary administration, and debt restructuring advice. We have a wealth of experience in advising on debt restructuring, debt recoveries, directors duties and insolvent transactions. We also advise on all aspects of insolvency and liquidation proceedings. - Restructuring & Insolvency Debt Recovery Insolvency Insolvency and Restructuring Liquidations Refinancing and Restructuring - Meet the experts Go Go Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI 06 280 2940 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI 06 280 4824 M 027 221 3611 E dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go DS AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. DS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Experienced commercial solicitors in Palmerston North and Wellington. Business contracts, company law, sale and purchase, and corporate advisory services. Our experienced commercial team advise on a broad range of commercial transactions and project matters, with clients of all types and sizes benefiting from our advice. We work with you to understand your commercial objectives and needs, with a focus on achieving the outcomes you require to ensure your business’ success. - Commercial Sale & Purchase of Businesses Company Law Business Advice & Structures Commercial Contracts Compliance Corporate Advisory Commercial Disputes Cross Border Transactions & Overseas Investment Financing & Security Franchising Arrangements Information Technology Infrastructure IP Protection Joint Ventures - Meet the experts Go Go Lester Houghton Partner & Notary Public DDI 06 350 3765 M 027 246 2293 E lhoughton@crlaw.co.nz Go LH Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI 06 280 2940 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB Ashley Muir Senior Associate DDI 06 350 3763 M 027 423 4513 E amuir@crlaw.co.nz Go AJM Connor Morriss Senior Solicitor DDI 06 241 8168 M E cmorriss@crlaw.co.nz Go CWM LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AJM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. CWM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert trust lawyers in Palmerston North. Trust establishment, asset protection, succession planning, and trust administration. Protect your assets. Our highly experienced trust specialists will work to ensure your trusts are structured and managed in a way which protects your assets and looks after you and your goals in the long term. No matter the type of trust you are considering, we want to make sure you are aware of all your options, as well as all other details, big or small. We have experts in everything from the establishment and reorganisation of trusts, management of trusts and trustee duties and obligations, asset protection and ownership structures to complex family and succession matters. - Trusts Trust Establishment and Asset Transfer Asset Protection Succession Planning Trust Reviews Estate and Retirement Planning Private Family Trusts - Meet the experts Go Go Lester Houghton Partner & Notary Public DDI 06 350 3765 M 027 246 2293 E lhoughton@crlaw.co.nz Go LH Sarah Sheppard Partner DDI 06 280 4826 M 021 207 9630 E ssheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go SJS Sheree Merritt Trusts Specialist/Registered Legal Executive DDI 06 241 8174 M E smerritt@crlaw.co.nz Go SEM LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SEM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert Environment Court lawyers in Palmerston North. Resource consent appeals, RMA litigation, planning appeals, and environmental enforcement. Our litigation team has extensive experience across public, local government and environmental disputes. We have experience in judicial review proceedings, a wide range of Court matters (rating disputes, negligence claims, insurance issues, etc), resource consent and plan change hearings and related appeals across all court levels, and in regulatory prosecution and enforcement work for local authorities and private clients (including defending charges under various pieces of legislation). - Litigation Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration Bylaws Contract Disputes Insurance Disputes Judicial Review Mediation Negligence Privacy Act Public Law - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ Shannon Johnston Partner DDI 06 280 2716 M 021 647 709 E sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Go SJ NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert subdivision lawyers in Palmerston North. Residential subdivisions, boundary adjustments, consent applications, and section development advice. Subdividing land can be a complicated process. No matter what stage you are at, we have the expertise to make it simple. We advise developers and purchasers on the full range of legal issues from start to finish with a view to ensuring the subdivision occurs as quickly and effectively as possible. Our resource management team can also assist with any legal issues arising with the development, including with regard to consenting and infrastructure issues. - Subdivision Residential and Commercial Developments Subdivisions Specialist Covenants Contracts for Sale Contracts for Building Land Acquisition Due Diligence Planning, Staging and Structuring Residential and Commercial Developments - Meet the experts Go Go Lester Houghton Partner & Notary Public DDI 06 350 3765 M 027 246 2293 E lhoughton@crlaw.co.nz Go LH Ashley Muir Senior Associate DDI 06 350 3763 M 027 423 4513 E amuir@crlaw.co.nz Go AJM LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AJM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go