Forbes Law Limited: Technology, IP & Commercial Legal Experts

Barbara Forbes Law provides specialised legal services in technology, intellectual property, and commercial law, with a particular focus on technology licensing and corporate governance. The firm demonstrates a deep understanding of New Zealand's science sector, research and development, and information technology industries.

Barbara Forbes brings a unique combination of scientific and legal expertise to her practice, holding both a science degree specialising in forestry and a law degree from a top-tier Canadian law school. Her extensive background includes over ten years as sole in-house counsel and Company Secretary for a forestry-based Crown Research Institute in New Zealand, followed by work with other Crown Research Institutes, research organisations, and IT companies.

The firm serves as a trusted adviser to innovative New Zealand companies, including technology firms developing sustainably sourced plant-derived materials, commercial businesses emerging from Primary Growth Partnership programmes focused on Manuka plantations, and global technology services companies specialising in cloud computing, workforce solutions, managed services, and software licensing. Barbara Forbes Law is committed to understanding clients' business needs, providing pragmatic advice, helping manage risk, and maintaining responsive communication throughout all engagements.