Having the right people with the right experience on your team and in your corner is usually the difference between success and failure. We think and plan strategically, we sweat the small stuff, and we play to win.We appear in all jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court (civil, family and criminal), Environment Court, Employment Court, Employment Relations Authority, Weathertight Homes Tribunal, Tenancy Tribunal, Sports Tribunal, and Immigration and Protection Tribunal.

• General commercial and civil disputes

• Construction and leaky buildings and weather-tightness

• Liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings and issues

• Insurance disputes

• Property and body corporate disputes

• Estate disputes

• Dispute resolution and mediation

• Debt collection

• Defamation

• Intellectual property disputes

• Criminal and traffic

• Sports law

If you have a litigation query, then contact a member of our team today:

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Property is one of our busiest areas of practice. We have vast experience over many years in negotiating and concluding successful property deals and transactions.

• Buying or selling a home

• Building a home

• Body corporate issues

• Refinancing

• Subdivision and property development

• Property trusts

If you have a property query, then contact a member of our team today:

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Good legal advice is often critical to a business’s ability to manage its risks as well as to ensure its smooth operation and long term sustainability. At Neilsons, we can offer strategic, insightful, proactive and valuable advice to help you to manage business risk, to consolidate, grow, or sell your business.

• Commercial leasing for both landlord and tenant

• Finance

• Structuring, Companies, partnerships and other entities

• Buying and selling a business

• Managing business changes such as restructuring and redundancy

• Employment and industrial relations law for employers

• Charitable trusts

• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures and checking for legislative compliance

• Compliance audits for immigration, payroll, HR management, minimum employment standards, health and safety

If you have a business law query, then contact a member of our team today:

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Employment law services for employers:

• Pre-employment screening

• Drafting or advising on contractor agreements and employment agreements

• Work place policies and procedures (draft or check for legislative compliance)

• Information technology

• Harassment

• Privacy

• Restraint of trade issues

• Managing change and restructures

• Resolving or preventing employment relationship problems such as performance, termination, misconduct, leave and holiday entitlements

• Employment law training for supervisors and managers

• Health and safety including issues related to drug testing and health and safety representative and committee training

• Mediation and litigation representation

• Employment related investigations

• Conducting mediations, facilitations and investigations

• Medical termination and ACC related issues

If you have an employment law query, then contact a member of our team today:

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Employment law services for employees:

• Reviewing agreements pre-employment

• Employment agreement interpretation

• Resolving employment relationship problems such as termination, disciplinary action, leave and holiday entitlements and remuneration and benefit issues, harassment, and privacy

• Mediation and litigation representation

• Restraint of trade issues

If you have an employment law query, then contact a member of our team today:

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Whether you want to protect and manage your assets, plan for your partner, children, grandchildren or other people you love, we can help set up and organise your wills and trusts expertly so you can all face the future with confidence.

• Deceased estate administration

• Estate disputes and claims against estates

• Powers of attorney

• Trusts

• Wills

• Estate planning

If you have query relating to wills or trusts, then contact a member of our team today:

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Planning for the future is essential to ensure that your assets are protected and your wishes are respected. At Neilsons, we provide comprehensive estate planning services tailored to your unique needs.

Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of New Zealand's estate laws, ensuring that your legacy is preserved and your loved ones are cared for.

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There is no other area of law where the outcomes feel as important as Family Law.

Every client’s situation is different, but you can trust us to listen first and then act in your best interest and that of your loved ones. Our specialist family law team is experienced in a range of family law matters, and you will find them knowledgeable and professional.

We will tailor our advice to your specific circumstances. We always aim to reach agreement without resorting to court proceedings wherever possible.

• Separation and relationship property agreements and disputes

• Contracting-out and prenuptial agreements

• Separation and dissolution of marriage

• Care of children (day-to-day care and contact and guardianship)

• Family violence

• International family law

• Adoption

• Welfare guardians or property managers for the mentally or physically infirm

• Paternity

• Estate claims

• Child support

If you have query relating to family law, then contact a member of our team today:

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Navigating the complexities of criminal law requires experienced and dedicated legal representation. Our specialist criminal law team is here to provide you with expert advice and strong advocacy.

Whether you are facing charges or need advice on a criminal matter, we are committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome for you.

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