Equity Law specialise in finding creative legal solutions to commercial transactions. We believe lawyers should guide their clients as comprehensive business advisers and we are prepared to take you through the complex steps of commercial business transactions and compliance issues which are part of the sometimes over regulated New Zealand landscape.We take instruction from the following areas:Migration and foreign investment: Investing and migrating to New Zealand can be a daunting task. We have the knowledge and experience to advice on the majority of issues both in relation to individuals and businesses. This includes change of domicile, branch and representative offices, personal and business migration and visas, foreign investment issues, asset protection and trusts, purchase of businesses and property by foreign investors. At the same time we have the experience as litigators to ensure that you get the most effective representation against government departments should decisions be unlawful, unfair or unreasonable.Property: From purchase of residential to purchase of commercial buildings, developments, joint venture investment agreements, trusts, dealings with bankers and financiers.Offshore Trusts, Incorporation and Asset Protection, General Trading and Family Trusts: Assistance in set up and contract documentation related to multi-jurisdictional transactions including import-export, investment, joint ventures, share acquisitions and general international and national business law.Business and Commercial Law: General business and commercial law including trademarks registration, business acquisition, partnership and Jvs, contract drafting, securities and finance.Fishing and maritime law: Including vessel acquisition and registration, fishing and quota matters, crew disputes and insurance matters.Litigation: Including all commercial disputes in all courts including High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, second opinions on complex issue, judicial review of decisions, Employment Court and tribunals.