Lefever Law - Commercial & Overseas Investment Legal Specialists

Lefever Law is a Christchurch-based commercial law firm specialising in overseas investment law and the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) application process. The firm provides expert legal services to corporate and private investors seeking to navigate New Zealand's complex overseas investment regime. Principal Christina Lefever brings over 10 years of specialist experience in overseas investment law and over 15 years in commercial law, with particular expertise in the rural, agricultural, forestry and horticultural sectors.

The firm's core services include OIO consent applications, business acquisitions and mergers, corporate structuring, banking and finance, joint venture arrangements, franchising and licensing. Christina Lefever has successfully advised on over 40 OIO applications across various sectors, demonstrating expertise in benefit to New Zealand tests for rural land acquisitions, special benefits tests for forestry investments, standing consent applications, and exemption certificates for apartment developments. The firm also provides ongoing compliance advice and assistance with consent condition variations.

Lefever Law's comprehensive understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of the OIO regime enables the firm to provide commercially focused advice that addresses the complexities and challenges of overseas investment in New Zealand. The firm serves clients nationwide, offering strategic guidance on investment structuring, regulatory compliance, and business transactions to ensure successful outcomes in New Zealand's evolving investment landscape.