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Strategic insolvency litigation for New Zealand’s practitioners, liquidators and distressed companies.
When insolvency moves into dispute, you don’t want a general-law firm. You need one that understands NZ’s insolvency battleground—clawbacks, voidable transactions, director risk, cross-border enforcement—and moves fast. At Canterbury Legal we combine litigation strength, deep process, tech-enabled insight and local knowledge across the South Island market.
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Liquidator strategy, asset recovery, creditor engagement
Preferential payments, claw-back / voidable transaction claims
Representation when creditors or liquidators face disputes
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Insolvent-trading claims, misfeasance, breach of duty
Enforcement and recovery against directors / officers
Robust defences for companies and directors under investigation
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Offshore asset tracing and recovery
Foreign judgment enforcement and recognition in NZ
Multi-jurisdiction dispute coordination for insolvent estates
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Urgent freezing orders / injunctions
Complex High Court proceedings and contested hearings
Expert partner-led litigation team driving results
Director
Associate - Litigation
Senior Litigation Lawyer
Insolvency litigation refers to the legal work arising from an insolvent entity’s estate – e.g., clawing back transactions, holding directors to account, enforcing offshore assets.
Generally within two years before liquidation under the Companies Act; earlier if special circumstances or related-party transactions apply.
We offer initial strategy review at no cost; engagements tailored to risk/return with transparent fee structures and alignment with outcomes.
Yes — we have NZ-wide capability and strong national networks, while delivering the regional accessibility and responsiveness of a South Island firm.
Submit a brief case summary via our online form (name, firm, role, short description). We will analyse and offer a 30-minute strategy review.
