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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 06 280 2940 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

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

Specialist local government lawyers for councils and ratepayers. Policy advice, rates disputes, judicial review, and Local Government Act compliance. Our experienced local government team provides legal advice to local authorities on the full spectrum of issues they face. We have an in-depth knowledge of local government and its processes. This means we can assist local government and a range of private clients navigate complex legislation to achieve community and commercial goals. Our property team are also specialists in all property issues that matter to local government. - Local Government Administrative Law Bylaws & Policies Decision Making Processes Development Contributions Governance Heritage Judicial Review Liquor Licensing Long Term & Annual Plans Official Information Regulatory & Enforcement Matters Reserves Roading - Meet the experts Go Go Nick Jessen Partner DDI 06 350 3769 M 027 415 7515 E njessen@crlaw.co.nz Go NJ Shannon Johnston Partner DDI 06 280 2716 M 021 647 709 E sjohnston@crlaw.co.nz Go SJ Ashley Muir Senior Associate DDI 06 350 3763 M 027 423 4513 E amuir@crlaw.co.nz Go AJM NJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. SJ Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AJM Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert 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

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 06 280 2940 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 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 Senior Solicitor 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

Trusted employment dispute lawyers for individuals and businesses. Personal grievance claims, redundancy advice, and employment contract reviews in NZ. Our employment specialists are problem solvers that help you navigate the full range of employment issues. We provide advice to individuals and corporates across public and private sectors, helping them achieve practical solutions to their legal issues. We are trusted advisors to a number of clients, who we regularly advise on all employment matters including personal grievances, redundancy, performance management, leave entitlements, employment agreements and policies, and general HR advice. - Employment Collective Bargaining Disciplinary Investigations and Dismissals Employment Agreements Employment Disputes Employment Relations External Workplace Investigations Industrial Relations Minimum Wage and Holidays Act Compliance Personal Grievances Policy Development Redundancies Restraints of Trade Restructuring Serious Misconduct Workplace Health and Safety - Meet the experts Go Go Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI 06 280 2940 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB Lizzie Goulden Senior Solicitor DDI 06 350 3767 M E lgoulden@crlaw.co.nz Go LG 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. LG 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 franchise lawyers for agreement reviews, disclosure compliance, and dispute resolution. Trusted legal advice for NZ franchise businesses. Whether you are considering buying or selling a franchise, or franchising or licencing your business, our experienced team can work through all of the options with you. We can provide advice on a proposed purchase, sale or licence arrangements and work with you to achieve the outcome you seek as efficiently as possible. The depth of our team means we can assist with related issues including. employment, health and safety, and trademark matters that may arise during negotiations. - Franchising Commercial Contracts Commercial Disputes Commercial Property Transactions Employment Law Health and Safety Intellectual Property Licensing Shareholder Agreements Shareholder Disputes - Meet the experts Go Go Lester Houghton Partner & Notary Public DDI 06 350 3765 M 027 246 2293 E lhoughton@crlaw.co.nz Go LH Alexandra Boustridge Partner DDI 06 280 2940 M 027 406 5071 E aboustridge@crlaw.co.nz Go AB LH Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. AB Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. - What You Need To Know If you're a first time client, we'll need to do some AML checks. For our new clients, under the AML/CFT Act we need to take appropriate measures to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. Part of this is the requirement for us to sight and verify your identity. We ask that you bring visual identification, and potentially supporting documentation. Please click here to view the acceptable identification and documentation. What I should bring to the first meeting? Depending on the item you'd like to discuss, it's good to be able to bring along any documentation you feel will help us understand your situation and requirements. Don't worry if you are not sure, our first meeting is all about understanding what support and advice you need. - Learn Who CR Law Is... We’re proud of where we’ve come from. Want to learn more? About CR Law Go

Expert 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 06 280 2940 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 regulatory lawyers for businesses and councils. Compliance advice, prosecution defence, and regulatory enforcement matters across NZ. 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 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 lawyers for NZ businesses. Contract reviews, company structures, IP protection, and business transactions. Call CR Law today. 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