Canterbury Legal: Experienced Christchurch Lawyers & Legal Services

Canterbury Legal is a well-established Christchurch law firm that has been serving clients throughout Canterbury and New Zealand since 1991. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across a broad range of practice areas, with particular expertise in commercial property developments, subdivisions, and business law. Founded by Clive Cousins, the firm has built a strong reputation for handling major commercial property transactions, including landmark developments such as the Farmers retail site and the Price Waterhouse Centre in Christchurch.

The firm's core practice areas encompass personal law matters including wills, trusts, relationship property, and estate planning; property law covering residential and commercial transactions, subdivisions, and building and construction matters; and business law including commercial contracts, corporate structures, intellectual property, and finance and securities. Canterbury Legal also specialises in charities and incorporated societies law, providing guidance on compliance and governance requirements for charitable organisations and community groups.

With a team of experienced lawyers and legal professionals, Canterbury Legal prides itself on delivering practical, down-to-earth legal advice while maintaining strong client relationships. The firm's litigation and dispute resolution team handles a wide range of matters including contractual disputes, debt recovery, construction disputes, estate claims, and insurance matters. Canterbury Legal operates from the Canterbury Legal Building on Durham Street South in Christchurch Central, positioning itself as a leader in the city's legal community and continuing to serve clients with determination, innovation, and straight-talking advice.