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Our employment specialists are problem solvers that help you navigate the full range of employment issues. Our employment specialists are problem solvers that help you navigate the full range of employment issues. We provide advice to individuals and corporates across public and private sectors, helping them achieve practical solutions to their legal issues. We are trusted advisors to a number of clients, who we regularly advise on all employment matters including personal grievances, redundancy, performance management, leave entitlements, employment agreements and policies, and general HR advice. - Employment Collective Bargaining Disciplinary Investigations and Dismissals Employment Agreements Employment Disputes Employment Relations External Workplace Investigations Industrial Relations Minimum Wage and Holidays Act Compliance Personal Grievances Policy Development Redundancies Restraints of Trade Restructuring Serious Misconduct Workplace Health and Safety - Meet the experts Go Go Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI 06 280 2940 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB Lizzie Goulden Senior Solicitor DDI 06 350 3767 M E lgoulden@crlaw.co.nz Go LG 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. LG 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

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. 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

Our specialist team provides practical advice across all aspects of relationship property and separation matters. 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

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. 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

A Partner co-leading CR Law’s Commercial and Property team, Alex is passionate about advising our clients on their commercial objectives. Alex is an expert in company formation, complex property transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial leasing, share transfers and regulatory compliance. Alex also leads our Employment Law team, and advises on all aspects of employment law including restructuring, personal grievances, employment agreements and legislative compliance. Alex is approachable and personable. She is well known and connected in the community, and sits on the Board of the Manawatu Business Chamber. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Mergers and Acquisitions – Has acted on a number of mergers and acquisitions throughout New Zealand, across a range of industries. Tertiary/Education - A key legal advisor to one of New Zealand's largest tertiary institutes, including negotiating and completing high profile lease and services arrangements under urgency. Corporate Advice and Administration - Provides legal advice and company administration services to a number of entities, including the New Zealand subsidiary of a multinational company based in 14 countries. Employment Advisory - Provides expert practical employment advice to a range of commercial and public clients, some with more than 1000 Employees nationwide, including successfully managing large scale restructures. Strategic Advice - has worked with a number of start-ups, joint business ventures, and other entities to advise on commercial structures and prepare all required documentation including shareholder agreements, lease documentation, HR/employment documents, and more. Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI M E L 06 280 2940 027 406 5071 aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Manawatū Experience 10+ years Qualifications LLB / BA Admitted to the bar: Palmerston North 2015 Expertise Commercial Commercial Property Education Employment Franchising Governance Health & Safety Mergers & Acquisitions Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Secretaries Rachel Coughey Secretary E rcoughey@crlaw.co.nz Expertise Commercial Commercial Property Education Employment Franchising Governance Health & Safety Mergers & Acquisitions Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Secretaries Rachel Coughey Secretary E rcoughey@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 > Alexandra Boustridge 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

Our well regarded resource management team provides advice on a range of policy, consenting and compliance issues under the Resource Management Act 1991, the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023, and related legislation. Our well regarded resource management team provides advice on a range of policy, consenting and compliance issues under the Resource Management Act 1991, the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023, and related legislation. We assist local authorities and private clients (individual, developer and corporate) with projects and developments, including urban development, infrastructure, water, commercial development, agriculture, freshwater, and climate change. Our team of specialists provide legal advice and advocacy on resource management issues, from initial questions, through to various applications, through mediation, Court and appeal related processes. - Natural & Built Environment Building Act Issues Coastal Development Designations Enforcement and Compliance Environmental Due Diligence Environmental Prosecutions Forestry Freshwater Management Infrastructure Judicial Review Land Contamination Plan Changes Resource Consents Resource Management Act (RMA) matters Urban Planning and Development Water Allocation - 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

We have a wealth of experience in advising on debt restructuring, debt recoveries, directors duties and insolvent transactions. The loss of someone close to you is a challenging and emotional time. Getting older can also be confronting, when faced with life challenges or preparation for later years. Whether you are just considering your options, have specific goals in mind for your property and personal needs or are dealing with the loss of a loved family member, our expert team will help you plan and answer your questions. We have specific elder law expertise with a team experienced in wills and estate planning, estate administration and enduring powers of attorney. - Estate Planning & Administration Estate Management and Administration Succession Planning Trust Administration - Meet the experts Go Go 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 Rhea Hammond Registered Legal Executive DDI 06 241 8178 M E rhammond@crlaw.co.nz Go RH 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. RH 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

Our experienced team can assist across a range of rural and agri-business matters, whether it be acquisitions, sales, succession planning, diversification, business structures, leasing, subdivision, emissions or forestry, we have specialists to advise you. Our firm has been supporting farming and agribusiness clients in our region and beyond across generations. Our experienced team can assist across a range of rural and agri-business matters, whether it be acquisitions, sales, succession planning, diversification, business structures, leasing, subdivision, emissions or forestry, we have specialists to advise you. Our firm’s expertise in resource management matters means we can also assist with large projects and environmental issues including infrastructure, water, and climate change. - Agribusiness & Rural Farm Purchases and Sales Farm Succession Diversification Financing Leasing Ownership Structures Subdivisions Forestry Emissions Trading Scheme Environmental Due Diligence Joint Ventures Overseas Investment Viticulture - 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 Millie Morgan Senior Solicitor DDI 06 241 8405 M E mmorgan@crlaw.co.nz Go MM LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the MM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the - 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

We have expertise in advising on a broad spectrum of corporate and governance processes, procedures, roles, dispute resolution and more. We want to help you make the right decisions. We have expertise in advising on a broad spectrum of corporate and public governance matters. Our team can advise you on matters relating to governance processes, procedures, roles, dispute resolution and more. - Governance Board and Shareholder Composition Compliance Conflicts of Interest Corporate Governance Director and Officer Liability Director Roles Dispute Resolution - 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

Our litigation team has extensive experience across commercial, environmental and personal disputes. Our litigation team has extensive experience across commercial, environmental and personal disputes. We have advised on many complex cases, with great success for our clients. We work with you to identify what matters to you the most and tailor a response to deliver on your goal, as quickly and effectively as possible. We work towards resolution of your issues through negotiation or some form of alternative dispute resolution but will also pursue your interests as advocates through Court proceedings where necessary. - General Litigation Arbitration Civil & Commercial Litigation Consumer Law Construction Contract & Building Disputes Contract Disputes Coronial Inquests Debt Recovery Estate/Will Disputes Insolvency & Liquidations Insurance Disputes Mediation Negligence Partnership Disputes Privacy Act Property Disputes Public Law Shareholder/Company Disputes Weathertight Homes - 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

Considering overseas investment? You will likely have some questions. You may need support in navigating a transaction, or you might want a second opinion. Considering overseas investment? You will likely have some questions. You may need support in navigating a transaction, or you might want a second opinion. With our team’s international expertise, we can help you work through your options and provide simple solutions to complex issues. - Overseas Investment Agribusiness Transactions Commercial Property Transactions Corporate Structuring Employment Agreements Overseas Investment - 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

Our litigation team has extensive experience across public, local government and environmental disputes. 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