Sue Barker Charities Law - Expert Charity & Public Tax Legal Services

Sue Barker Charities Law is a boutique law firm based in Wellington, specialising in charities law and public tax law. Since its founding in 2012, the firm has established itself as a leading authority in New Zealand's charitable sector, winning numerous awards including Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the New Zealand Law Awards. The firm provides specialist legal advice to charities, not-for-profit organisations, and other practitioners working in these areas.

The firm's expertise encompasses establishing charitable trusts, social enterprises, incorporated societies, and charitable companies, including drafting constituting documents and assisting with applications to government agencies. They provide comprehensive support for charities facing registration challenges or deregistration issues, and assist incorporated societies transitioning to the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022. The firm also handles public tax law matters, including tax disputes and litigation, voluntary disclosures, and binding ruling applications with the Inland Revenue Department.

Director Sue Barker is recognised internationally as a Charity Law Scholar and is the author of several authoritative texts on charities law. She was awarded the prestigious New Zealand Law Foundation International Research Fellowship in 2019 to research world-leading frameworks of charities law. The firm is known for its practical, cost-effective advice and commitment to legal excellence, serving both individual charities and other legal practitioners seeking expertise in charities and public tax law matters.