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There is nothing worse than that realising that you are in the middle of a dispute, conflict or stalemate situation without knowing how you got there, or without knowing where you should head next. Our experienced team share a common view. We believe that prevention is better than a cure, but that once a cure is required you need experience, knowledge, pragmatism and a commitment to seeing your dispute resolved quickly and effectively.

We have experience in resolving disputes via all channels – mediation, arbitration, negotiation, Family Court, District Court, High Court, and Appellant Courts. We offer numerous services in the area of Dispute Resolution and Litigation, including:

  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Contractual disputes
  • Debt recovery
  • Disputes concerning construction or the sale of land
  • Claims in respect of Wills and Estates, including Family Protection and Testamentary Promises Claims
  • Grievances
  • Insurance claims
  • Bankruptcy, receiverships and liquidations
  • Neighbourhood Disputes
  • Disputes between trustees and/or beneficiaries
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Canterbury Legal
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Canterbury Legal

We also believe that you should look to identify and avoid conflict as your circumstances change. Our advice is not limited to resolving your dispute. We work with you to identify how your dispute arose, and what you can do to prevent it from occurring again or how your changing circumstances might effect you.

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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

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Family Trusts & Asset Protection

Relationship Property & Separation

Estate Administration

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Property & Investments

First-Home Buyers

Residential Property Transactions

Commercial Property

Subdivisions & Developments

EQC & Insurance Claims

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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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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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