Patterson Legal: Expert Tax & Commercial Lawyers in Wellington

Patterson Legal is a New Zealand law firm founded in 2022 that specialises in taxation law and commercial transactions. Led by David Patterson, a nationally renowned tax lawyer with over four decades of industry experience, the firm delivers practical solutions to support clients' business legal and taxation goals across New Zealand and internationally.

The firm's core expertise encompasses tax advice and disputes, including strategic tax advisory services, IRD binding rulings, tax audits and disputes resolution, and tax aspects of legal documentation drafting. David's proven track record includes handling complex tax issues, disputes with IRD, and providing tax assurance for sophisticated commercial transactions. His specialties cover all aspects of income tax and GST, with particular focus on property transactions, business sales and purchases, cross-border investment, and financing arrangements.

Patterson Legal also provides comprehensive commercial law services, having led multidisciplinary teams on complex projects including financings, acquisitions, cross-border investments, business succession planning, shareholder agreements, employee share schemes, and family trust arrangements. The firm additionally offers government submissions services on policy issues and legislation, drawing on David's extensive experience including his role as a member of the Government Tax Review 2001 and Chair of National Party Policy Consultation. The firm is committed to providing pro bono services to ensure quality legal advice is accessible to all clients.