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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 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

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

Shannon Johnston is a Partner at CR Law specialising in environmental and resource management law in Palmerston North and Wellington. Shannon is an experienced strategic advisor and advocate, with a focus on environment, local government, and public law. Shannon has a particular interest in freshwater management, large infrastructure projects and public and private plan changes. She is regularly involved in consenting projects, and works with project teams from design of the project through to implementation. Shannon also provides advice to a number of local authority clients, acting as a trusted advisor on a range of day-to-day operational matters, strategic planning/issues, local government powers and decision making, climate change, developments and litigation. Shannon’s practice extends to environmental and regulatory compliance and enforcement for local authority and private clients. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Acting for regional councils on direct referrals involving consenting of wastewater treatment plant infrastructure and roading projects. Advising on fast track consenting projects including the proposed Arawhata Wetland complex. Acting for local authorities and private clients on water allocation and related plan changes. Advising regional councils on freshwater and related plan changes. Advising the joint territorial authorities on Notice of Requirements for roading project (Te Ahu a Turanga). Involvement in the development of regional and district plans. Acting on various Environment Court appeals for regional and district consenting matters. Environmental due diligence on sale and purchase of agribusinesses. Advising regional and territorial authorities on a range of High Court, Māori Land Court, and Environment Court matters relating to restoration projects at Lake Horowhenua. Shannon Johnston Partner DDI M E L 06 280 2716 021 647 709 sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Palmerston North and Wellington Experience 20+ years Qualifications LLB / BA Admitted to the bar: Wellington 2002; Victoria, Australia 2007 Expertise General Litigation Litigation Local Government Natural & Built Environment Regulatory Legal Secretaries Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@crlaw.co.nz Expertise General Litigation Litigation Local Government Natural & Built Environment Regulatory Legal Secretaries Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@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 > Shannon Johnston 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

Ashley Muir is a Senior Associate at CR Law specialising in commercial, residential property, and conveyancing in Palmerston North. Ashley is a Senior Associate in our property and commercial team. Known for his expertise in property related matters, Ashley provides advice and guidance to clients on residential and commercial property acquisition and development, subdivisions, and leasing. Ashley works with a range of different clients on property, personal and commercial matters, guiding them through the appropriate processes, providing them with clear and relevant advice, and helping them achieve their goals. His expertise extends to advising local government clients on a wide array of issues, including public works acquisitions, classification and management of reserves, Building Act matters, road and infrastructure management, negotiation of leases and licences, and preparation of easements and land covenants. Being born and raised in Palmerston North, Ashley has an in-depth knowledge of the area. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Milson and serves on the Board of a local youth health service. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Acting for the Manawatu and Wairarapa Franchisee of one of the largest national building franchises in the purchase of land for development and the sale of new homes. Preparation and implementation of agreements on behalf of Local Authorities relating to the acquisition of land under the Public Works Act 1981 and the exchange of land under the Reserves Act 1977, including the acquisition of land for water supply and wastewater purposes, recreation reserves, road, and local purpose reserves. Acting for a Social Enterprise in the purchase and subdivision of land for the development of affordable housing, including the subdivision of land with bespoke easements and land covenants, and the sale of affordable homes under a range of ownership models. Drafting and preparing bespoke covenant and easement instruments for a range of different purposes, as well as land covenants and easements in gross for Local Authorities. Advising a national tertiary education institution on a range of property related matters including the disposal of high value land, easements for key infrastructure, and commercial leases. Ashley Muir Senior Associate DDI M E L 06 350 3763 027 423 4513 amuir@crlaw.co.nz Manawatū Experience 10+ years Qualifications LLB (Hons) - Victoria University Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in NZ - 2012 Expertise Commercial Commercial Property Local Government Residential Property Subdivision Legal Secretaries Ruby Brunton Legal Secretary E rbrunton@crlaw.co.nz Expertise Commercial Commercial Property Local Government Residential Property Subdivision Legal Secretaries Ruby Brunton Legal Secretary E rbrunton@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 > Ashley Muir 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

Connor Morriss is a Senior Solicitor at CR Law specialising in commercial law and business transactions in Palmerston North. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Connor Morriss Senior Solicitor DDI M E L 06 241 8168 cmorriss@crlaw.co.nz Experience Expertise Asian Business Commercial Commercial Property Immigration Overseas Investment Legal Secretaries Expertise Asian Business Commercial Commercial Property Immigration Overseas Investment Legal Secretaries - 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 > Connor Morriss 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

Alexandra Boustridge is a Partner at CR Law specialising in employment law, commercial matters, and dispute resolution in Palmerston North. 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

Alexander Sinclair is a lawyer at CR Law providing quality legal services to clients in Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū region. Alexander is a senior solicitor in the firm's litigation team. Alex has wide legal interests, spanning local government, resource management, private client, and commercial issues. Born in Manawatū-Whanganui and raised in Palmerston North, Alexander appreciates working in, and for, his home community. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Junior counsel for the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council on an appeal against consent decisions regarding a proposed golf course in an area which was both in the coastal environment and an area of interest to local iwi ([2024] NZEnvC 183). Junior counsel for the Rangitīkei District Council on the appeal against its Marton Rail Hub plan change ([2023] NZEnvC 71). Junior counsel for the defendant in an application under the Property Law Act 2007 to discharge land covenants ([2022] NZHC 1751, [2023] NZCA 173). Junior counsel for Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (as intervenor) on judicial review proceedings ([2022] NZHC 883, [2023] NZCA 641). Assisting Palmerston North City Council on a major infrastructure Notice of Requirement (KiwiRail Regional Freight Hub). Assisting with the legal aspects of territorial authority and regional council Schedule 1 plan changes, and plan amendments. Advising and acting for clients on a variety of issues at the High Court, District Court, and Environment Court level. Alexander Sinclair Senior Solicitor DDI M E L 06 241 8404 asinclair@crlaw.co.nz Manawatū Experience years Qualifications BA / LLB - Victoria University Admitted to the bar: Wellington 2020 Expertise Legal Secretaries Expertise Legal Secretaries - 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 > Alexander Sinclair 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

Charlotte Sinclair is a lawyer at CR Law providing quality legal services to clients across Palmerston North and the Manawatū region. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Charlotte Sinclair Solicitor DDI M E L 06 280 1045 csinclair@crlaw.co.nz Experience Expertise Legal Secretaries Expertise Legal Secretaries - 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 > Charlotte Sinclair 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

Samuel Gennills is a lawyer at CR Law providing expert legal services to clients in Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū region. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Samuel Gennills Law Clerk DDI M E L sgennills@crlaw.co.nz Experience Expertise Legal Secretaries Expertise Legal Secretaries - 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 > Samuel Gennills 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

David Sheppard is a lawyer at CR Law providing expert legal advice across commercial and property matters in Palmerston North. David is a senior commercial litigator for the firm. He has a proven track record of success representing clients in proceedings in the High Court, District Court and in appeals to the Court of Appeal. David also acts for clients in specialist jurisdictions and Tribunals, such as in Construction Contract Act adjudications, the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal, the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court, the Weathertight Homes Tribunal, and the Coroner’s Court. David’s expertise lies in contractual and property disputes,construction disputes, debt recovery, relationship property, and estate litigation. His clients include corporate entities (from small to national-sized businesses), private individuals, and Local Authorities. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Representing landowners in an appeal to the Court of Appeal over the maintenance of covenants registered on a title for a property the landowners had subdivided and sold. Representing shareholders in an arbitration involving claims of misrepresentation, tax-loss adjustments, and share-valuation methodology, for a farming company. Representing a property owner in the High Court to obtain sale orders against the property’s co-owner who refused to sell and refused to agree to a buy-out proposal. Representing property owners in the High Court to obtain orders declaring an occupier of their property to be in unlawful possession. Representing a national fuel provider in injunction proceedings in the High Court to uphold a decision not to renew a retailer’s lease. Representing a building company to get claims dismissed in adjudication proceedings brought under the Construction Contracts Act 2002. David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI M E L 06 280 4824 027 221 3611 dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Manawatū Experience 20+ years Qualifications LLB, BA in Psychology & Criminology. Expertise Comercial Dispute Resolution General Litigation Regulatory Relationship Property Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@crlaw.co.nz Expertise Comercial Dispute Resolution General Litigation Regulatory Relationship Property Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@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 > David Sheppard 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

Lizzie Goulden is a Senior Solicitor at CR Law specialising in employment law and workplace disputes in Palmerston North. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Lizzie Goulden Senior Solicitor DDI M E L 06 350 3767 lgoulden@crlaw.co.nz Experience Expertise Employment Legal Secretaries Expertise Employment Legal Secretaries - 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 > Lizzie Goulden 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