J B Morrison: Wellington Law Firm for Business & Family Legal Services

JB Morrison is a full-service New Zealand law firm with offices in Wellington and Rotorua, operating under the philosophy that long-term client relationships are built on value. The firm describes itself as "big enough to do and small enough to care," providing comprehensive legal services to individuals, families, small-to-medium businesses, corporations, iwi, and government agencies. Their approach emphasises understanding each client's specific needs and delivering tailored solutions with fast turnaround times and consistent key points of contact.

The firm specialises in eight core practice areas: Business & Commercial law, Employment law, Property law, Family law, Māori Land & Business, Trusts & Estates, Dispute Resolution, and Immigration. Their business and commercial team provides expertise in banking and finance, corporate governance, business structures, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, construction, capital markets, media and entertainment, and international trade. The property law team handles residential, commercial, rural and forestry matters, including overseas investment, leasing, subdivision, development, financing, and joint ventures.

JB Morrison has particular strength in Māori land and business development, with a long history of developing lasting relationships with iwi. Their team assists with Māori land development and utilisation, trusts and incorporations, post-settlement governance structures, forestry, horticulture, fisheries and geothermal projects, governance issues, and Māori Land Court matters. The firm's dispute resolution team has extensive experience across various mechanisms including arbitration, mediation, expert opinion and litigation, regularly appearing in all courts from District Court to Supreme Court, as well as specialist tribunals and regulatory bodies.