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Saunders & Co is a full-service law firm with four Christchurch offices, 100+ highly invested professionals and a collaborative, client-focused philosophy that champions the success of corporates and commercial, small business, private individuals and iwi.

 

We look after the interests of every type of client by covering every area of law. Our specialists and changemakers are pragmatic problem-solvers who drive results and deliver peace of mind every day, as we’ve done since 1923.

Whether you’re building a construction empire, buying a new home, becoming a new New Zealander, stuck in a tricky spot or debating who should inherit your vinyl collection, let’s talk.

All needs. Every support. Any challenge. No problem.

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:

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The lifeblood of our firm is the rewarding relationships our people form with our clients and each other. 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.

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Articles and Legal News


13 February 2026

Changes to LIM Report regulations

  What is a LIM Report?A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) Report is an official document issued by your local council.

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13 February 2026

Incorporated Societies - Act now before it’s too late

  Incorporated societies have less than two months to take action to ensure they continue operating legally under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (2022 Act).

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10 February 2026

Contracting Out Agreements - A Smart Choice

Fact  If you have been married, in a civil union or in a de facto relationship with your partner for more than three years, then you are in a relationship which qualifies for equal sharing of relationship property under New Zealand…

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30 January 2026

Residents’ associations and the Incorporated Societies Act 2022: restrictions on distributing surplus assets

What is changing Many existing residents’ societies hold valuable land and infrastructure on behalf of their members, often on the assumption that those assets can ultimately be transferred back to residents or otherwise dealt with flexibly if the society ever winds…

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