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Christchurch lawyers with experience where it counts.

Our team combines deep legal expertise with commercial understanding and practical local knowledge.

Good outcomes start with the right people, each focused on helping you achieve the best possible result. If you’re facing a decision, a challenge, or simply want to get things set up properly, our team is ready to help.

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Clive Cousins

Director
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Grant Smith

Director
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Sydney Austin

Associate – Litigation
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Terena Te Whaiti

Senior Solicitor - Litigation
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Callum McPetrie

Associate - Property & Commercial
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Angela Ingrosso

Legal Executive - Conveyancing
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Matthew Bowen

Solicitor
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Sue Cousins

Practice Manager
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Chelsea Chong

Legal Administrator
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Olivia O’Brien

Legal Executive
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Margeaux Smith

Legal Administrator

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Christchurch-Based Lawyers Serving Canterbury & New Zealand Since 1991

CL LOGO WHITE LSCPE

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

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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