Saunders & Co lawyers Christchurch, is a private client and commercial law practice.
We are committed to achieving the goals of individuals and ensuring the success of businesses and organisations – small and large.
We are powered by our people. We know it’s essential that you are matched with a professional with experience and expertise in dealing with your specific issue. We’re not hands off, we’re hands on, and we solve legal issues efficiently and effectively.
Areas of Expertise
Saunders & Co is a full service Christchurch law firm.
This means we have lawyers able to assist with all your legal requirements. Sectors we commonly work in are Construction, Technology and Start-ups, Not for Profit, Sports and Leisure, Health, Professional Services, Hospitality, Retirement Villages and Trades. We deliver quality results at competitive rates and are available when you need us. See our extensive legal expertise list here:
Powered by People
The heart of our firm is our people. Our experienced lawyers are here to help you.
We have specialists in all areas of law and we know it’s essential that you are matched with a professional with experience and expertise in dealing with your specific issue. Our legal team responds promptly and communicates frequently to ensure you are fully informed and achieve quick results.
To get advice and expertise on almost any area of law, we have teams compromised of – criminal lawyers, corporate and commercial business lawyers, property lawyers, employment lawyers, intellectual property lawyers, trust lawyers, family lawyers, immigration lawyers, wills and estates lawyers, tax lawyers – please contact your nearest Saunders & Co office or select a lawyer from our people area.
Meet the Teams
Christchurch City Team
David Lang – Partner in charge
A lawyer with experience in large and complex subdivisions. He acts for one of the city’s largest residential and commercial developers as well as financial institutions, a local iwi and SMEs.
Hornby Team
Jeremy Bull – Partner in charge
A lawyer who practises in company and private client law, with a particular focus on leasing, sale and purchase of businesses, subdivisions, and all commercial and residential property matters.
Ferrymead Team
Nicola Coombes – Partner in charge
A lawyer who assists with the sale and purchase of homes, commercial buildings and businesses, lease deeds, refinancing, asset planning, trusts, wills and estates, and handles earthquake insurance work.
Articles and Legal News
IP Costs Changing
From 13 February 2020, IPONZ is introducing new fees for certain transactions relating to trade marks and patents. This follows on from legislative changes which came into effect on 13… read more →
Parent Category Official Policy Release
The new Parent Category policy was released early February 2020, due to re-open on 24 February, and with the first selection due to take place in May. There were no real surprises, with the policy largely mirroring what had been announced to the media last year.
The Unknown Tax Cost of Foreign Property
Are you migrating or returning to New Zealand? Are you aware of the tax implications of such a move? Many people move to New Zealand having kept overseas properties. Sadly, these new Kiwis can easily be caught out by the tax traps involved in this, leading to both undesirable and unexpected outcomes.