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Commercial Law governs the way business and commerce is carried out. Whether it’s commercial contracts, shareholder agreements or the sale of consumer goods, we can give advice and provide solutions for any commercial problem you have.

What responsibilities does a major shareholder have towards other shareholders? What are the requirements should a corporation rent property from one of its Directors? What are the consequences of dissolving a business organisation? These are just a few of the questions which fall into the field of Commercial and Corporate Law, and which often require specialist knowledge to answer.

Clear and concise Corporate Advice is an essential in a competitive and complex business arena such as we face today. Often you will be confronted with a broad range of issues.

Canterbury Legal prides itself on its wealth of commercial and corporate law knowledge. We’re here to understand your requirements – help you develop strategies – find the solutions that will enable you to achieve and succeed.

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Clear, strategic legal advice for property, business, personal planning and dispute resolution across Christchurch and Canterbury.

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

Wills & Estate Planning

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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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