Civil Disputes & Litigation Lawyers Auckland

If you require an advocate to represent your interests, contact our disputes and litigation lawyers today.

We specialise in the below litigation areas.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation refers to matters outside the sphere of criminal proceedings. Civil litigation can be between private individuals, companies, or other legal entities. Typically, there is a monetary claim involved or court order being sought.

Civil litigation can be a stressful and expensive process, especially if court proceedings are involved. With strategic advice and good judgement, you can resolve your civil matter without court intervention.

There are several ways in which a civil matter can be handled.  Every civil matter is different.  So, determining an appropriate first step is key in any successful litigation strategy.

Regardless of the avenue being pursued in your civil litigation case, our team of specialised lawyers can advise on the most suitable course of action to achieve your desired outcome. We handle all civil dispute and litigation matters.

Property & Real Estate Litigation

Many civil litigation cases involve disputes over property or real estate deals.

If you are facing an issue with a property deal of any kind, and it seems that litigation is the only option to resolve the issue, our team can assist you.

We will review the matter to determine the best course of action to secure your interests.

In circumstances where your case is escalated, our team will ensure you are directly involved and informed every step of the way.

Business & Commercial Litigation

If you are facing a business or commercial dispute, sometimes the only way to resolve it is through litigation.

Whether you are a private individual experiencing a dispute with a commercial entity, or a business facing a dispute against an individual, we can help you resolve your disputes.

Our team of specialist litigators will help resolve your commercial matter as quickly as possible, while providing a positive and cost-effective approach.

Read more on our business & commercial disputes & litigation page.

Building & Construction Disputes

If you are a construction company, property developer, or purchaser of a new build, our team has the expertise to guide you through the complex regulatory scheme regarding building and construction disputes.  Regardless of whether you are trying to avoid a construction dispute or dealing with one, our team can help resolve it efficiently.

Avoiding litigation is usually the best approach to take in construction matters.  However, if litigation is already in motion, we can help you resolve it.

Our disputes and litigation team has substantial experience with building and construction matters and know the best strategies to resolve them effectively.

Contract Disputes

Breach of contract disputes arise when one or more parties to a contract fails to uphold their promises or obligations.

No matter which side of the contractual dispute you face, we have the necessary expertise to resolve the issue in the most beneficial way.

Our team will establish if there are grounds for the accusation and will advise you accordingly.

Having been involved in many contract disputes, we have the knowledge and experience to achieve the best outcomes.

Shareholder Disputes

If you wish to avoid potential disputes when entering into shareholder agreements, or are already experiencing one, we can help.

Our firm specialises in shareholder disputes.  These include disputes regarding disagreements in management decisions, financial distributions, control of the company, and company operations.  We can advise you on how to avoid the above disputes from occurring, or what to do if you are already involved in one.

For more information, check out our page on shareholder disputes.

Estate & Trust Disputes

Estate and trust disputes are a common occurrence in New Zealand, due to the contentious nature of provisions for beneficiaries in wills and trusts or sudden and irrational changes to provisions for beneficiaries in a will.

If you find yourself in an estate or trust dispute, we can help.

Our estate and trust specialists can advise on all aspects of estates and trusts – from assisting in asset protection, to challenging a trust or estate you think is unfair or defending an estate or trust from an external challenge.

For more information regarding estate dispute resolution, visit our estate and trust litigation page.

Relationship Property Disputes

Separating from your spouse or partner can be one of the most challenging and stressful times of your life.  It is common for disputes to arise about the division of the parties’ relationship property. If relationship property disputes are not promptly resolved they can lead to unnecessary and expensive legal proceedings.

If you are separating from your spouse or partner, it is prudent to have a family lawyer who can provide clear and pragmatic advice to protect your property interests.

Whether you are separating under a pre-existing contracting-out agreement or need help negotiating and documenting the division of relationship property, our team of experienced dispute resolution lawyers can help.

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