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CR Law, established in 1881, stands as the Manawatū's leading law firm, combining deep historical roots with forward-thinking expertise. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across commercial, agribusiness, environmental, and personal matters.

The firm's expertise spans multiple practice areas including agribusiness and rural law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, resource management, and environmental matters. Their specialists provide strategic advice on complex matters from business structuring and commercial property to local government issues and estate planning.

With a strong focus on both urban and rural sectors, CR Law's team delivers practical solutions across regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, property transactions, and personal legal matters. The firm maintains a particular strength in resource management and environmental law, advising on policy, consenting and compliance issues under various legislative frameworks.

14
lawyers
5
partners
191+ years
of combined experience
14+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Wellington High Court
  • Auckland High Court
  • Palmerston North High Court
  • Nelson High Court
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Practices In:

Business Law

They specialise in:
  • Rural
  • Commercial
  • Commercial Property
  • Contract
  • Partnership

Corporate & Compliance Law

They specialise in:
  • Corporate
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Restructuring & Insolvency

Immigration Law

They specialise in:
  • Residency
  • Visa

Alternative Dispute Resolution Law

They specialise in:
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation

Property Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial Property
  • Conveyancing
  • Subdivision

Employment Law

They specialise in:
  • Internal Investigation
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Workplace Bullying

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • Breach of Contract
  • Dispute
  • Litigation
  • Professional Negligence

Wills & Estates Law

They specialise in:
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Power of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Wills

Location:

Level 1/227 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4414

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