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Business, Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Supporting your business at every stage.

Commercial law affects every business sector, from starting a new venture to navigating complex regulatory requirements. Whether you’re looking to expand, divest, or plan for succession, our team has been providing trusted commercial law advice to businesses in Hawke’s Bay for generations.

With a deep understanding of the regional business landscape, we’re committed to supporting businesses of all sizes, ensuring your business complies with industry regulations and positioning you for success.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Business Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Company Incorporation
  • Contract Law
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Corporate Succession Planning
  • Due Diligence
  • Financing and Securities
  • Food and Wine Industry
  • Franchising
  • Intellectual Property
  • Joint Ventures
  • Leasing and Licensing
  • Local Government
  • Parliamentary Drafting
  • Partnerships
  • Securities Law
  • Retirement Villages

Meet the team.

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Andrew Wares
Partner

Banking and Finance

Business

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Joint Ventures

Mergers and Acquisitions

Jonathan Norman
Partner

Banking and Finance

Business

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Mergers and Acquisitions

Timeshare Wind-ups

Richard Doole
Partner

Agribusiness and Carbon

Banking and Finance

Business

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Horticulture

Mergers and Acquisitions

Viticulture and Forestry

Rachel Joho
Senior Solicitor

Banking and Finance

Commercial

Leasing and Tenancies

Residential and Rural Property

Subdivisions

Trusts and Estate Planning

Chantelle Monrad
Associate

Banking and Finance

Business

Capital Raising and Investment

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Alyssa Hodgkinson
Senior Solicitor

Banking and Finance

Business

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Consumer Law

Simon Scannell
Consultant

Banking and Finance

Business and Commercial Law

Primary Industries and Agribusiness

Property

Trusts and Estate Planning

Jodi Lett
Consultant

Banking

Finance and Business

Rural and Residential Property

Subdivisions

Succession Planning

Trusts and Estates
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