With a wealth of corporate, commercial, and business expertise, we understand the unique challenges of New Zealand's business landscape. We are here to provide clear, tailored legal services that meet your specific needs.
We understand the ins and outs of NZ commercial law.
If you're looking for a commercial business lawyer in NZ who truly understands the intricacies of commercial business, look no further than ASCO Legal.
Our team of specialist commercial lawyers in East Auckland bring an array of corporate, commercial, and business expertise. We guide you through the legal framework with clarity and precision. Our mission is to provide you with great legal services. We strive to be accessible, clearly communicate with you throughout and provide good quality legal work with a strong pragmatic approach.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to your success, we help you explore possibilities and secure favourable terms that benefit your business.
Get in touch with us for an obligation-free chat about how we can work together.
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)