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Cavell Leitch is a full-service law firm based in Christchurch, providing comprehensive legal expertise across New Zealand since 1923. The firm offers clear, practical legal advice to empower clients to move forward with confidence, simplifying complex legal matters to help them make informed decisions that lead to positive outcomes.

With a large team of specialists across multiple practice areas, Cavell Leitch delivers expert guidance in business law, property, immigration, employment, dispute resolution, relationship matters, resource management, and trusts & estates. The firm's principals are leading figures in the legal community, maintaining a steadfast commitment to service quality and continuous improvement.

As a Certified B Corporation™, Cavell Leitch balances purpose with profit, demonstrating their commitment to using business as a force for good. The firm builds authentic relationships with clients through a partnership approach, taking time to fully understand needs and provide effective, tailored solutions supported by smooth processes and clear expectations.

Cavell Leitch also offer services in:

Hindi and Urdu
28
lawyers
544+ years
of combined experience
20+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Christchurch High Court
  • Wellington High Court
  • Dunedin High Court
  • New Zealand High Court
  • Hamilton High Court
  • Auckland High Court
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Practices In:

Business Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial
  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Partnership
  • Succession Planning
  • Joint Venture
  • Buying or Selling a Business
  • Franchising
  • Insurance Claims & Disputes
  • Shareholding Agreement
  • Company Formation

Property Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial Property
  • Conveyancing
  • Commercial Leases
  • Purchase
  • Sale
  • Subdivision & Property Development

Immigration Law

They specialise in:
  • Citizenship
  • Residency
  • Visa
  • Visa Appeals & Deportation
  • Investor Visa
  • Refugee

Employment Law

They specialise in:
  • Employment Agreements & Contracts
  • Unfair Dismissal & Personal Grievance
  • Redundancy & Restructuring
  • Disciplinary Process & Investigations
  • Pay, Wages & Leave

Alternative Dispute Resolution Law

They specialise in:
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration

Family Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Contracting Out (Prenup) Agreements
  • Relationship Property
  • Children & Parenting
  • Protection Orders
  • Divorce

Wills & Estates Law

They specialise in:
  • Estate Administration & Probate
  • Wills & Estate Planning
  • Power of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Estate Dispute
  • Welfare Guardianship

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • General Civil Disputes
  • Debt Recovery & Enforcement
  • Contract Disputes & Misrepresentation
  • Negligence & Professional Negligence

Human Rights Law

They generally practice in this area

Corporate & Compliance Law

They specialise in:
  • Mergers, Acquisitions & Share Sales
  • Startups
  • Corporate

Personal Injury Law

They generally practice in this area

Competition & Consumer Law

They generally practice in this area

Building & Construction Law

They specialise in:
  • Construction Disputes & Payment Claims

Environmental & Planning Law

They specialise in:
  • Resource Management
  • Local Council Matters

Location:

Level 3, BNZ Centre, 111 Cashel Mall, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

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