Olivia Sinnema is a Senior Solicitor at CR Law dedicated to providing quality legal advice to clients in Palmerston North and the Manawatū. Olivia Sinnema Senior Solicitor DDI M E L 06 280 4838 osinnema@crlaw.co.nz Manawatū Experience 3+ years Qualifications LLB BA in Psychology Admitted to the bar: Wellington 2022 Expertise Legal Secretaries Kelsi Cook Secretary E kcook@crlaw.co.nz Julie Blackwood Secretary E jblackwood@crlaw.co.nz Olivia is a senior solicitor in the firm’s litigation team. Olivia assists with advising on a wide range of legal issues and projects, and has a particular interest in the resource management, and local government space. Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Junior counsel for regional and territorial consent authorities assisting with direct referral of resource consents for the Mt Munro Wind Farm Project. Assisting with territorial authority plan changes under the Resource Management Act 1991. Assisting with various proceedings for the Palmerston North City Council at the Environment and High Court. Assisting with providing advice for local authority clients (regional and territorial) on legal issues under the Resource Management Act 1991 and Local Government Act 2002, and related legislation. 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 > Olivia Sinnema 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

Rhea Hammond is a Legal Executive at CR Law supporting clients with quality legal services in Palmerston North and Manawatū. Rhea Hammond Registered Legal Executive DDI M E L 06 241 8178 rhammond@crlaw.co.nz Experience Expertise Start Now Start Now Start Now Legal Secretaries Relevant Experience & Recent Major Projects Expertise Estate Planning & Administration Personal Affairs Legal Secretaries Expertise Estate Planning & Administration Personal Affairs 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 > Rhea Hammond 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 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 Start Now Start Now Start Now Legal Secretaries 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 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

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 Start Now Start Now Start Now 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

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 proof of your identity and any required supporting documents. 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 proof of your identity and any required supporting documents. 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

Certified notary public services in Palmerston North. Document authentication, notarised documents, and international document certification. We have a notary public in our partnership. We are pleased to have Lester Houghton available as a Notary Public to authenticate and provide Notarial Certificates to documentation requiring Notary authentication, particularly for overseas jurisdictions. - Notary Public - 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 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. - 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 proof of your identity and any required supporting documents. 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

Read CR Law's privacy policy. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when using our legal services and website. - Privacy Policy CR Law (Cooper Rapley Lawyers) (CR Law, our, we, us ) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable New Zealand privacy laws. The purpose of this privacy policy is to explain how we may collect, store, use and disclose any personal information that you provide to us in accordance with the provisions of and the principles set out in the Privacy Act 2020. Personal information Personal information is information about an identifiable individual and includes an individual’s name, address, email address, and telephone numbers. We may collect information about you whenever you or the entity you are representing interact with us, for example when you visit our website or if you instruct us to provide legal services. The information we collect and hold may include any of the following: information to enable us to verify your identity; information to enable us to comply with our obligations under anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism laws; your contact information; your job title and employer; any interactions you have with us (this includes date and time of contact, and relevant emails and documents); other personal information we require from, or about, you to provide the advice that has been requested. This may be in the context of advice you have asked for, or that a third party has asked for (for example, your employer, if we are acting for your employer). CR Law may store personal information collected in any format and at any of our offices. CR Law may also outsource its data storage to an independent service contractor. Use of Personal Information Personal information we collect and hold may be used: to provide legal services; to reply to your queries; to verify your identity or perform client due diligence; for dealing with conflicts; to comply with our legal obligations (such as under anti-money laundering and countering finance of terrorism laws); for specific events or purposes we inform you about and you authorise, including invitations to functions or seminars; or for internal business purposes such as invoicing and receipting, making payments to you or on your behalf and debt recovery (which may involve disclosing information to debt collectors). Disclosures We may need to disclose personal information to third parties (including other entities or individuals who assist us in providing services or who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting and data storage providers), including in the course of providing legal services. We will disclose personal information if it is required by law (including the laws of any foreign jurisdiction) or by the Law Society’s Rules of Professional Conduct, or if authorised by you or the entity you are representing. This includes disclosure to courts or tribunals, or regulatory or government agencies. Access to information You have the right to access, and to request correction of, your personal information. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or requests relating to your personal information, please contact us at law@crlaw.co.nz . Updates to this policy We reserve the right to update this privacy policy from time to time. Any change we make applies from the date the updated privacy policy is posted on our website.

Expert M&A lawyers in Palmerston North. Business acquisitions, due diligence, share purchase agreements, and company takeovers. Strategic legal advice. No matter your commercial experience, mergers and acquisitions can be complex. We keep the bigger picture in mind, while providing you with advice at each stage in the process. From term sheets and project due diligence to commercial negotiations and drafting of contracts, our experts will work with you to complete the transaction in a manner that meets your commercial objectives. - Mergers & Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Overseas Investment Project Due Diligence - 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 proof of your identity and any required supporting documents. 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 proof of your identity and any required supporting documents. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert regulatory lawyers in Palmerston North. Prosecution defence, Commerce Commission matters, compliance investigations, and regulatory enforcement. Regulation and compliance is part of doing business. Our team of experts help you navigate regulatory frameworks, providing you with the necessary confidence around compliance with legislation. We also assist clients with enforcement issues and disputes. Our depth of experience across our specialist teams (resource management, rural, local government, employment and health and safety, and commercial) means we are well placed to provide specific and tailored responses to a range of regulatory matters. - Regulatory Animal Welfare Building Act Enforcement General Regulatory Matters Health and Safety Investigations Health and Safety Intellectual Property Licensing - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ Shannon Johnston Partner DDI 06 280 2716 M 021 647 709 E sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Go SJ David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI 06 280 4824 M 027 221 3611 E dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go DS NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. DS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring proof of your identity and any required supporting documents. 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

Contact CR Law today. Offices in Palmerston North, Feilding, and Wellington. Call 0800 1 CR LAW or email law@crlaw.co.nz for legal advice. - Get In Contact Today Step 1. Personal Information Name* Email* Phone Preferred method of contact Select option Share details here* Next