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Clear, practical legal advice for property, business, and life’s big decisions.

We've been helping our clients protect, grow and move forward since 1991. How can we help you?

For you & your family

Plan ahead, protect your family and navigate life's changes with confidence.
Wills & estates · Trusts · EPAs · Relationship property
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Clear legal guidance from your first home to complex property and development projects.
Buying & selling · Commercial property · Development · Construction
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For your business & organisation

Commercial advice that helps you manage risk, protect what you've built and keep moving forward.
Structuring · Contracts · Transactions · Finance · Governance
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We listen first.

When we say we’re in your corner, we mean it. We take the time to understand what matters, give you a clear view of your options, and build a practical strategy for what happens next.

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Trusted by Canterbury clients for over 30 years

Christchurch lawyers who know the territory.

Legal expertise matters. So does understanding the people, businesses and communities you’re working with.

Our team combines decades of experience with commercial insight and practical local knowledge, helping clients make confident decisions and move forward.

Sydney Austin

Associate – Litigation

Grant Smith

Director

Terena Te Whaiti

Senior Solicitor - Litigation

Callum McPetrie

Associate - Property & Commercial

Angela Ingrosso

Legal Executive - Conveyancing

Matthew Bowen

Solicitor

Sue Cousins

Practice Manager

Chelsea Chong

Legal Administrator

Olivia O’Brien

Legal Executive

Margeaux Smith

Legal Administrator

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Christchurch Office

Canterbury Legal Building
Level 2, Durham Street South
Christchurch Central 8011, New Zealand

Office Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Parking & Access

Client parking nearby. Wheelchair accessible building.

Contact

Phone: +64 3 377 0792

Personal

Enduring Powers of Attorney
Family Trusts & Asset Protection
Relationship Property & Separation
Estate Administration
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Business & Organisations

Commercial Contracts
Business Sales & Purchases
Intellectual Property
Incorporated Societies
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Disputes & Litigation

Civil & Commercial Disputes
Employment Disputes
Insolvency & Creditor Matters
Insurance Disputes
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Property & Investments

First-Home Buyers
Residential Property Transactions
Commercial Property
Subdivisions & Developments
Insurance Claims
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Canterbury Legal is a Christchurch-based law firm providing legal services in property law, business and commercial law, personal legal planning, trusts, estates, incorporated societies, and dispute resolution throughout Canterbury and New Zealand.

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