Franks Ogilvie: Commercial & Public Law Experts in Wellington

Franks Ogilvie is a specialist commercial and public law firm operating at the intersection of commerce and government. The founding directors, Stephen Franks and Rob Ogilvie, are both commercial lawyers with extensive experience in government, politics, business and regulatory matters. The team's diverse background includes being a parliamentarian, government advisors, a regulator, a law drafter, company directors, in-house counsel and commercial negotiators, providing them with unique insights into both sides of most legal processes.

The firm's success depends on their practical business and political experience, working with clients to untangle complex commercial and regulatory law problems. They specialise in areas including commercial law, public law, governance, regulation, employment law and political strategy. With their extensive knowledge of decision-making processes and political dynamics, they are well-positioned to advise clients on how politics or the law can compel or constrain their activities.

Franks Ogilvie prides itself on being one of the few specialist public law firms with substantial commercial experience, starting and ending with commercial interests at heart. The firm offers flexible fee structures and maintains a practical approach to legal problem-solving, often providing initial consultations of less than 20 minutes at no charge. Their advocacy extends beyond traditional legal services to include telling clients' stories both inside and outside the courtroom.