macdonaldstreet Legal - Commercial & Business Law Specialists

macdonaldstreet is a boutique business and commercial law advisory firm founded by Rob Macdonald and Chris Street, two experienced practitioners who previously worked together as commercial law partners in a national firm and as in-house counsel for a multinational organisation. The firm operates through two entities: macdonaldstreet Limited for business advisory services and macdonaldstreet Legal for commercial law services, providing clients with a comprehensive range of professional services tailored to their specific needs.

The firm specialises in business restructuring and change management, project management and oversight, procurement and sales transactions, contract negotiation and drafting, governance appraisal and implementation, and regulatory compliance matters. They also provide dispute resolution and litigation management services, having appeared in various judicial forums and managed significant commercial litigation in New Zealand courts and private arbitration. Their approach emphasises understanding clients' business objectives first, then providing pragmatic, solution-oriented advice that focuses on achieving optimal business outcomes.

What distinguishes macdonaldstreet is their flexible service delivery model, offering clients the option to work with them as traditional external consultants, in-house resources, or as part of integrated advisory teams. Rob operates primarily in the Wellington and Hawkes Bay regions, while Chris focuses on Wellington and Wairarapa areas. Both principals handle all client work directly, ensuring senior-level attention at competitive rates that often match or undercut junior professional fees, with no routine office service charges and disbursements billed at cost.