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Director

Grant Smith

Grant has been with Canterbury Legal since 1998, and is one of our directors.

He is an expert in trusts, corporate structures and asset protection, understanding how to apply the law in ways that fit our clients’ needs and goals.

Grant has particular experience and skill with property at all scales, from subdivisions to large-scale property developments around New Zealand. If you have property plans, he’s someone you should talk with.


He brings a collaborative approach, working with you to help you achieve your goals. As he puts it, it’s about “being creative, thinking outside the box, and being solutions-focused”.


Grant’s background

The law was a natural fit for Grant’s strengths and interests. He studied at the University of Otago, gaining Bachelors degrees in Law and Commerce. After a half decade working at an Auckland firm in a mix of litigation, estate work and property, he joined us here in Christchurch.

Grant claims to know something about pretty much every sport, and is a particular fan of rugby and cricket. He’s also played a lot of badminton.

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Sydney Austin

Associate – Litigation

Grant Smith

Director

Sam Welsh

Senior Litigation Lawyer

Terena Te Whaiti

Litigation Lawyer

Callum McPetrie

Associate - Property & Commercial

Angela Ingrosso

Legal Executive - Conveyancing

Matthew Bowen

Law Clerk

Sue Cousins

Practice Manager

Chelsea Chong

Legal Administrator

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