Nick Jessen is a Partner at CR Law specialising in resource management, environmental law, and RMA matters in Palmerston North and Wellington. 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 Start Now Start Now Start Now Legal Secretaries 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 Expertise Commercial Dispute Resolution General Litigation Litigation Local Government Natural & Built Environment Regulatory Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Expertise Commercial 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

Alexandra Boustridge is a Partner at CR Law specialising in a range of commercial law matters across the Mānawatu. Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI M E L 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 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. 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

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

Alexander Sinclair is an Associate at CR Law providing quality legal services to clients in Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū region. Alexander Sinclair Associate DDI M E L 06 241 8404 asinclair@crlaw.co.nz Manawatū Experience 5+ years Qualifications BA / LLB - Victoria University Admitted to the bar: Wellington 2020 Expertise Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@crlaw.co.nz Alexander is an associate in the firm's litigation team. He 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 Palmerston North City Council on an appeal against a plan change seeking to enable residential development in Aokautere while protecting the area’s unique landform and ecological features (decision pending). Junior counsel for the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council on an appeal against a plan change to the One Plan, resolving issues with how nutrient losses are managed from intensive farming land in the region ([2025] NZEnvC 131, [2026] NZEnvC 398). 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. Expertise Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@crlaw.co.nz Expertise 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 > 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

Paul was a Partner in the firm’s Commercial team, joining the Partnership in 2019 after working in Sydney for over 19 years. It was our good fortune that Paul and his family decided to return to Aotearoa – our firm gained an exceptional lawyer, but also an all-round great guy. Loved by staff and clients alike, Paul was a treasured colleague, friend and mentor. His warmth, sense of humour and dedication to his family coupled with his sharp legal mind made him invaluable. His loss continues to be greatly felt. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Expertise Legal Secretaries Paul Schmidt-Uili 1969 - 2024 DDI M E L 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 > Paul Schmidt-Uili 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

Sarah Casey is a lawyer at CR Law supporting clients with quality legal services in Palmerston North and the Manawatū. Sarah Casey Solicitor DDI M E L 06 222 3774 scasey@crlaw.co.nz Experience Expertise Legal Secretaries Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects 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 > Sarah Casey 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

Sarah Casey is a lawyer at CR Law supporting clients with quality legal services in Palmerston North and the Manawatū. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Expertise Legal Secretaries Sarah Casey Solicitor DDI M E L 06 222 3774 scasey@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 > Sarah Casey 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

Carey Bentley-Beckham is a Senior Solicitor at CR Law providing quality legal services to clients in Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū region. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Expertise Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@crlaw.co.nz Carey Bentley-Beckham Senior Solicitor DDI M E L 06 241 8162 cbentley-beckham@crlaw.co.nz Experience Expertise Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@crlaw.co.nz Expertise 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 > Carey Bentley-Beckham 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 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 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. Expertise Commercial Commercial Property Local Government Residential Property Subdivision Legal Secretaries Expertise Commercial Commercial Property Local Government Residential Property Subdivision 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 > 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

Sarah Sheppard is a Partner at CR Law specialising in trusts, estate planning, and family law matters across the Mānawatu. Sarah is a partner in the firm’s private client, trusts and estates team. Sarah has a broad range of property and trust experience acting for families, individuals, and business owners. A specialist in trust law, Sarah regularly reviews and provides advice on personal asset management plans. She is skilled at complex restructuring, including variation and resettlement of existing trust structures to ensure they are workable over the longer term. A trusted advisor to her clients, Sarah helps generations with their succession planning. This involves regularly advising clients on other parts of personal estate planning, including preparing wills and enduring powers of attorney, estate administration, and elder law and retirement village contracts. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Trust Creation, Structuring and Governance. Estate, Succession and Wealth Planning. Testamentary Trusts created by Will. Asset Restructuring. Estate Administration including high value Estates. Retirement Village Transactions. Residential Care. Expertise Estate Planning & Administration Personal Affairs Trusts Legal Secretaries Frances Baxter Secretary E fbaxter@crlaw.co.nz Sarah Sheppard Partner DDI M E L 06 280 4826 021 207 9630 ssheppard@crlaw.co.nz Manawatū Experience 20+ years Qualifications BA/LLB (Hons) - Victoria University Admitted to the bar: 2004 Expertise Estate Planning & Administration Personal Affairs Trusts Legal Secretaries Frances Baxter Secretary E fbaxter@crlaw.co.nz Expertise Estate Planning & Administration Personal Affairs Trusts Legal Secretaries Frances Baxter Secretary E fbaxter@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 > Sarah 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

Alexandra Boustridge is a Partner at CR Law specialising in a range of commercial law matters across the Mānawatu. 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. Expertise Commercial Commercial Property Education Employment Franchising Governance Health & Safety Mergers & Acquisitions Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Secretaries Rachel Coughey Secretary E rcoughey@crlaw.co.nz Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI M E L 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

David Sheppard is a Senior Counsel at CR Law providing expert legal advice across commercial litigation matters across the Mānawatu. 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 Commercial 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 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. Expertise Commercial 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 Commercial 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