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Rural Law

The rural sector is the backbone of the New Zealand economy and is an ever-changing industry with evolving technologies and innovative solutions.  Whether you’re passionate about pastoral farming, forestry, horticulture, aquaculture or beekeeping, we have the experience to provide practical and robust advice on a wide range of issues affecting the rural industry.

The areas we advise on include:

  • Sale and purchase of farms
  • Rural leases
  • Subdivisions
  • Rural finance
  • Ownership structures and asset protection (see also Asset Protection)
  • Dairy farm joint ventures
  • Grazing agreements
  • Share milking agreements
  • Forestry rights
  • Rural employment law (see also Employment)
  • Farm succession
  • Local government compliance
  • Dispute resolution (see also Court & Disputes)

 

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