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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 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 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 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 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 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 employment lawyers in Palmerston North. Personal grievances, dismissals, redundancy, employment contracts, and workplace disputes. Get advice today. 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 Lawyers | Disputes, Contracts & Personal Grievances Our employment lawyers advise both employers and employees across New Zealand on disputes, contracts, and personal grievances. 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 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB 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 overseas investment lawyers in Palmerston North. OIO consent applications, foreign investment approvals, and overseas buyer legal advice. 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

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 commercial property lawyers in Palmerston North. Commercial leases, property purchases, due diligence, and retail lease negotiations. Whether buying, selling, or leasing, it is important to understand all aspects of commercial property. From opportunities to challenges — our experienced team can assist. We will work with you to understand the legal issues involved in your transaction and offer personalised advice and solutions. - Commercial Property Acquisitions and Sales Acquisition Finance Commercial Leasing Commercial Property Transactions Due Diligence – Commercial Property Finance Infrastructure, Construction and Projects Subdivisions and Property Development - 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 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

Trusted NZ lawyers for wills, enduring power of attorney & probate matters. From will writing to estate administration, we guide you every step. Call today. 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

Expert personal affairs lawyers in Palmerston North. Enduring powers of attorney, protection orders, guardianship, and personal legal advice. We will work with you to understand your personal goals and plan for them across all stages of life. Our experienced team are trusted advisors to many clients, with a focus on providing the best possible advice in trust and estate planning, wills and assets, business planning and complex farm succession matters. - Personal Affairs Asset Planning & Restructuring Charities and Incorporated Societies Elder Law Retirement Village Matters Succession Planning Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney - 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 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB 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. 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. 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 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

Expert resource management lawyers in Palmerston North. Resource consents, RMA compliance, environmental law, and planning appeals. Call CR Law today. 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