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Expert estate planning lawyers in NZ. We help with wills, EPOA, probate & estate administration. Protect your family's future—contact CR Law today. The loss of someone close to you is a challenging and emotional time. Getting older can also be confronting, when faced with life challenges or preparation for later years. Whether you are just considering your options, have specific goals in mind for your property and personal needs or are dealing with the loss of a loved family member, our expert team will help you plan and answer your questions. We have specific elder law expertise with a team experienced in wills and estate planning, estate administration and enduring powers of attorney. - Estate Planning & Administration Estate Management and Administration Succession Planning Trust Administration - Meet the experts Go Go Sarah Sheppard Partner DDI 06 280 4826 M 021 207 9630 E ssheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go SJS Sheree Merritt Trusts Specialist/Registered Legal Executive DDI 06 241 8174 M E smerritt@crlaw.co.nz Go SEM Rhea Hammond Registered Legal Executive DDI 06 241 8178 M E rhammond@crlaw.co.nz Go RH SJS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SEM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. RH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert legal advice for NZ farmers & rural businesses. From property transactions to sharemilking agreements, our agribusiness lawyers protect your interests. Our firm has been supporting farming and agribusiness clients in our region and beyond across generations. Our experienced team can assist across a range of rural and agri-business matters, whether it be acquisitions, sales, succession planning, diversification, business structures, leasing, subdivision, emissions or forestry, we have specialists to advise you. Our firm’s expertise in resource management matters means we can also assist with large projects and environmental issues including infrastructure, water, and climate change. Agribusiness & Rural Farm Purchases and Sales Farm Succession Diversification Financing Leasing Ownership Structures Subdivisions Forestry Emissions Trading Scheme Environmental Due Diligence Joint Ventures Overseas Investment Viticulture - Meet the experts Go Go Lester Houghton Partner & Notary Public DDI 06 350 3765 M 027 246 2293 E lhoughton@crlaw.co.nz Go LH Millie Morgan Associate DDI 06 241 8405 M E mmorgan@crlaw.co.nz Go MM LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the MM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Professional notary public for document authentication and certification. International documents, statutory declarations, and notarial services. 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 visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Trusted relationship property specialists. Division of assets, prenuptial agreements, contracting out, and Family Court property matters in NZ. Our specialist team provides practical advice across all aspects of relationship property and separation matters. We work with you to ensure any negotiated outcome is in your best interests and understood by you. Where necessary, our dispute team will work with you to develop strategies and manage disputes through litigation. We also provide independent advice in conflict situations. - Relationship Property Advice and Representation – Court Proceedings Contracting Out Agreements Division of Assets Independent Advice PPRR Act Applications (Capacity) Relationship Property Agreements Relationship Property Disputes/Negotiating Resolution Spousal Maintenance Trust Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Meet the experts Go Go Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI 06 280 4824 M 027 221 3611 E dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go DS AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. DS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Specialist family trust lawyers for establishment, reviews, and succession planning. Protect your assets with trusted trust advice in NZ. Our highly experienced trust specialists will work to ensure your trusts are structured and managed in a way which protects your assets and looks after you and your goals in the long term. No matter the type of trust you are considering, we want to make sure you are aware of all your options, as well as all other details, big or small. We have experts in everything from the establishment and reorganisation of trusts, management of trusts and trustee duties and obligations, asset protection and ownership structures to complex family and succession matters. - Trusts Trust Establishment and Asset Transfer Asset Protection Succession Planning Trust Reviews Estate and Retirement Planning Private Family Trusts - 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 Sarah Sheppard Partner DDI 06 280 4826 M 021 207 9630 E ssheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go SJS Sheree Merritt Trusts Specialist/Registered Legal Executive DDI 06 241 8174 M E smerritt@crlaw.co.nz Go SEM LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SEM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyers. Due diligence, business valuations, share purchases, and asset acquisitions across New Zealand. 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 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

Specialist governance lawyers for boards and directors. Company law compliance, governance policies, and director obligations. Trusted NZ legal advice. We want to help you make the right decisions. We have expertise in advising on a broad spectrum of corporate and public governance matters. Our team can advise you on matters relating to governance processes, procedures, roles, dispute resolution and more. - Governance Board and Shareholder Composition Compliance Conflicts of Interest Corporate Governance Director and Officer Liability Director Roles Dispute Resolution - Meet the experts Go Go Lester Houghton Partner & Notary Public DDI 06 350 3765 M 027 246 2293 E lhoughton@crlaw.co.nz Go LH Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Experienced litigation lawyers for civil disputes. Debt recovery, contract litigation, payment disputes, and court representation across New Zealand. Our litigation team has extensive experience across commercial, environmental and personal disputes. We have advised on many complex cases, with great success for our clients. We work with you to identify what matters to you the most and tailor a response to deliver on your goal, as quickly and effectively as possible. We work towards resolution of your issues through negotiation or some form of alternative dispute resolution but will also pursue your interests as advocates through Court proceedings where necessary. - General Litigation Arbitration Civil & Commercial Litigation Consumer Law Construction Contract & Building Disputes Contract Disputes Coronial Inquests Debt Recovery Estate/Will Disputes Insolvency & Liquidations Insurance Disputes Mediation Negligence Partnership Disputes Privacy Act Property Disputes Public Law Shareholder/Company Disputes Weathertight Homes - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ Shannon Johnston Partner DDI 06 280 2716 M 021 647 709 E sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Go SJ David Sheppard Senior Counsel DDI 06 280 4824 M 027 221 3611 E dsheppard@crlaw.co.nz Go DS NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. DS Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert residential property lawyers for buying and selling homes. First home buyers, property transfers, easements, and subdivision assistance. For many people, their home is their biggest asset. We know how important property transactions are, so our team is here to make sure you’re well looked after. Whether it is purchasing sections or homes, or looking to complete a development or subdivision, we are here to help. - Residential Property Easements Property Development Property Sharing Agreements Sales and Purchase Subdivisions Unit Titles - Meet the experts Go Go Ashley Muir Senior Associate DDI 06 350 3763 M 027 423 4513 E amuir@crlaw.co.nz Go AJM AJM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert health and safety legal advice for businesses. WorkSafe investigations, prosecution defence, and compliance policies. Protect your workplace. Our experienced team can help you with health and safety in the workplace. Our health and safety experts can advise and guide you on compliance with the latest statutory requirements. We can help you find practical, workable solutions for your business including by implementing robust health and safety policies and procedures. If things go wrong, our team are experienced in navigating and advising on Worksafe investigations. - Health & Safety WorkSafe Investigations Site Specific Safety Management Plans Farm Safety Management Systems Workplace Policies and Procedures Statutory Compliance - Meet the experts Go Go Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Specialist environmental litigation lawyers. Environment Court appeals, resource consent challenges, and planning dispute resolution across New Zealand. Our litigation team has extensive experience across public, local government and environmental disputes. We have experience in judicial review proceedings, a wide range of Court matters (rating disputes, negligence claims, insurance issues, etc), resource consent and plan change hearings and related appeals across all court levels, and in regulatory prosecution and enforcement work for local authorities and private clients (including defending charges under various pieces of legislation). - Litigation Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration Bylaws Contract Disputes Insurance Disputes Judicial Review Mediation Negligence Privacy Act Public Law - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ Shannon Johnston Partner DDI 06 280 2716 M 021 647 709 E sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Go SJ NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Trusted immigration lawyers for businesses and individuals. Visa applications, residence pathways, partnership visas, and immigration appeals. 我们为在新西兰工作和生活提供实用及及时的移民建议。我们可以处理申请流程，与新西兰移民部门进行联络，并减轻在前往新西兰生活和工作过程中的一些压力。 移民事务 我们为在新西兰工作和生活提供实用及及时的移民建议。我们可以处理申请流程，与新西兰移民部门进行联络，并减轻在前往新西兰生活和工作过程中的一些压力。 我们可以帮助简化移民事宜。 包括的内容 商业移民 移民上诉 居留签证（技术移民，父母移民，配偶移民） 在新西兰购房（如果您不是新西兰公民） 技术雇佣 - 约谈资深专业人员 Go Go Connor Morriss Senior Solicitor DDI 06 241 8168 M E cmorriss@crlaw.co.nz Go CWM CWM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go