Legal Support for Businesses and Individuals Operating in New Zealand

Need Legal Advice in Australia, France or another country?

International legal services

Whether you are a New Zealand business expanding overseas, an Australian company investing in New Zealand, or a French national with assets or business interests here, Martelli McKegg can help.

As the New Zealand member of the Meritas global law firm network, we work with trusted legal professionals in more than 90 countries. This enables us to assist clients with legal matters that span multiple jurisdictions and to coordinate advice with experienced lawyers in the countries where they operate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a New Zealand law firm help me find a lawyer in Australia?

Yes. Through the Meritas network, Martelli McKegg can introduce clients to experienced commercial lawyers throughout Australia. Meritas has a strong network covering every Australian state. Given our close ties with our nearest neighbour, our links to these firms is very strong.

Our lawyers regularly advise on:

• Establishing a New Zealand business
• Acquiring New Zealand companies or assets
• Commercial contracts and trading arrangements
• Employment obligations in New Zealand
• Construction and infrastructure projects
• Regulatory compliance
• Commercial disputes
• Cross border disputes

Where overseas legal advice is required, we will introduce you to trusted Meritas law firms throughout Australia.

Can you help me find a lawyer in France?

Yes. We can connect New Zealand businesses and individuals with trusted legal professionals in France through our international legal network. We have several French speakers and can assist you in French or English.

Examples of work we have done include:

• Purchasing or selling New Zealand property
• Owning holiday homes or investment properties
• Establishing or investing in New Zealand businesses
• Commercial contracts involving New Zealand counterparties
• Trust, estate and succession matters involving New Zealand assets
• Resolving disputes through New Zealand courts or arbitration.
• Enforcing judgments or arbitral awards in New Zealand.
• Cross-border injunctions and freezing orders over assets in New Zealand.

Where French legal advice is required, we can coordinate with experienced lawyers in France through the Meritas network.

What other countries can you assist with?

Through Meritas, we can introduce clients to lawyers in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Can you coordinate legal advice across multiple jurisdictions?

Yes. We regularly assist clients whose matters involve New Zealand and overseas jurisdictions, helping coordinate advice with trusted international counsel.

What Cross-Border Legal Matters Can You Help With?

We regularly assist clients with:

• Cross-border M&A and joint ventures
• Corporate structuring and regulatory compliance
• Coordination of Australian, French and Tahitian legal requirements on dual-jurisdiction transactions
• Referrals to specialist overseas counsel for employment, intellectual property, real estate, and litigation matters