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Commercial and Business city

Commercial
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Commercial and Business Services


​ASCO Legal has a team of professional commercial lawyers with an array of corporate, commercial, cross-border and business expertise. As commercial lawyers in Auckland we will be able to assist with your specialised corporate, business and commercial needs while navigating you through the applicable regulatory framework. Our aim is to offer expedient legal services, in an understandable and efficient manner and to help get the deal done. 
 
We have a number of long-standing commercial clients and we will endeavour to be of assistance to you and your business with all your legal needs. We value our clients and their time, it is our aim as a commercial law firm to understand your business and your needs in order to provide timely, practical and affordable legal services. 

We also understand the world of commercial property law. As commercial property lawyers in Auckland we have a keen interest and eye for favourable leases, no matter how longwinded they are, and can assist you to understand what is possible and get great terms that will work for you and your business.

If you're looking for a commercial business lawyer in NZ who really understands commercial business, please get in touch.
ASCO Legal’s Service Offering:
Our experience and expertise includes:
  • Business and company purchases - sales and mergers (see our Business sale & Purchase page)
  • Company formation & restructuring including adoption of constitutions, drafting resolutions, advising on corporate compliance, preparation of company registers, sale of shares, amalgamations, look-through companies, liquidations
  • Joint venture, shareholders' agreements and special partnerships
  • Establishing and expanding business operations to New Zealand
  • Franchising (see our Franchising page)
  • Commercial Property - Sale, purchase, financing, developing and leasing (see our Conveyancing & Property page);
  • Employment - Including personnel agreements and policies, structuring, restraints, advice, employee share schemes including share option schemes, and disputes, assisting with NZ sick leave entitlements;
  • Company and asset protection structures to help protect your investments;
  • Consumer protection compliance including the NZ Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 obligations and entitlements
  • Advising on corporate and regulatory compliance in various sectors including general corporate advice, AML/CFT compliance, FSP and other commercial offerings
  • Advising directors and boards in respect of their legal obligations, duties and risks
  • Drafting and reviewing of commercial documentation and agreements including; distribution, manufacturing and supply agreements, customer/credit application forms and terms of trade
  • Drafting & reviewing financing and security documentation
  • Intellectual property protection - including brand names, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets;
  • Other corporations and structures including partnerships, associations, charitable incorporated societies, and trust establishment and administration (see our Asset Protection & Estate Planning page)

Our People

Alistair van Schalkwyk - Director
Chris Dykes - Solicitor (South Africa)
Nadia Dykes - Solicitor (South Africa)
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The information posted on this website is prepared for a general audience, without investigation into the facts of any particular case. This information is no substitute for legal advice and does not create a lawyer-client relationship; you are advised to consult with a lawyer on any legal issue.
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  • Home
  • Expertise
    • Commercial & Business
    • Asset Protection & Estate Planning
    • Business Sale & Purchase
    • Conveyancing
    • Franchising
    • Pre-nups, Separation and Property Sharing
  • Contact
  • Team
    • Solicitors >
      • Alistair
      • Luzette
      • Ada
      • Chris
      • Nadia
    • Legal Executives >
      • Donna
      • Kylie
    • Legal Assistants >
      • Jo
      • Hannah
    • Accounts >
      • Roxanne
  • Insights
  • Testimonials
  • FAQs