Civil litigation lawyers in Queenstown and Wānaka

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Our experienced litigation lawyers can guide you through the process of resolving any dispute between individuals or companies.

With an approach tailored to the circumstances of the dispute and the nature of the parties, the team at Todd Walker have a reputation for achieving fast, smooth resolutions. 

We regularly appear in the High Court and Court of Appeal and are experts in negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

We recognise that the litigation process can sometimes be a stressful experience. We provide a supportive and open approach for our clients, keeping you informed at every stage of proceedings and by exploring options for out-of-court settlement where possible.

Our expertise in civil litigation law covers the following forums:

  • Commercial and business disputes – including shareholder disputes, directors’ duties matters and professional negligence claims

  • Contractual disputes

  • Debt recovery – including issuing statutory demands and bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings

  • Insolvency matters

  • Trust and estate administration disputes

  • Property disputes – including disputes between vendors and purchasers, neighbour disputes and caveat matters, and applications under the Property Law Act

  • Insurance disputes

  • Consumer law and Fair Trading Act disputes

  • Construction disputes – including Construction Contracts Act matters and building defects claims

  • Judicial review and public or administrative law matters

  • Arbitration – including rent review disputes

  • Trans-Tasman proceedings

  • Obtaining urgent relief – including injunctions and freezing orders.

Our process

  • Reach out to our friendly team via our contact form, email enquiries@toddwalker.com or call +64 (3) 441 2743

  • We’ll connect you with the lawyer best suited to your situation, so you’re in the right hands from the start.

  • Your lawyer will be in touch to set up a meeting, either in person or over the phone, whatever works best for you.

  • At this session, your lawyer will guide you through the onboarding process (including our anti-money laundering check) and talk through the next steps so you know exactly what to expect.

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