Business and Commercial

From daily operations to major transactions, the right legal advice is essential, and nobody knows Taranaki businesses like we do. For nearly 150 years, our diverse team has partnered with local and national businesses, offering legal expertise and industry knowledge that goes beyond the law.

We work across all types of businesses; start-ups, long-standing family enterprises, fast-growing franchises and syndicates, and significant corporates providing practical, solutions-focused advice in the complex legal landscape of commercial and corporate law.

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We're specialists in...

  • Commercial leases
  • Sales and purchases
  • Overseas investment
  • Finance
  • Property development
  • Syndications
  • Property management

  • Insolvency
  • Joint enterprises
  • Companies and partnerships
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Finance
  • IP, confidentiality and NDA
  • Start-ups amd entrepreneurs
  • Compliance

Property

  • Overseas investment
  • Leases and access
  • Easements
  • Public Works Act
  • Sale and purchases of assets and shares (acquisitions & due diligence)

Public

  • Education
  • Health
  • Local bodies
  • Ports

Support

  • Governance
  • In-house legal support (secondment)
  • Contract review
  • Compliance and health & safety
  • Privacy and official information
  • Corporate advisory

We support businesses to meet their statutory compliance obligations with clear, practical legal guidance.

Working alongside compliance software provider Quantate, we deliver a solution that combines legal expertise with a secure, easy-to-use platform, helping organisations manage, monitor and stay on top of their obligations with confidence.

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Businesses we work with...
Testimonials
"From commercial and employment law through to specific construction contract reviews, we have found GQ to be a reputable provider of legal services. This relationship has continually helped Energyworks understand and mitigate our legal risks and exposure. GQ is a deeply embedded and high performing business in the Taranaki community and Energyworks is proud to partner with them."
Geoff Bourke (Managing Director, Energy Works)
Testimonials
“GQ have been a valuable partner to us at Warner Construction for many years. Their advice is thorough and sound and has helped us extensively throughout several major contracts. They provide excellent customer service with a personal touch that makes you feel valued and supported."
Josh Trimmer (General Manager, Warner Construction)
Testimonials
“Clarus is one of New Zealand’s largest energy groups, based in New Plymouth. Govett Quilliam and Clarus have been working together since Firstgas (one of the Clarus companies) first bought the gas distribution and high-pressure transmission network. Particularly strong in property and resource management, we are proud to support one of Taranaki’s leading law firms."
Lucy Riddiford (General Counsel, Clarus)
Testimonials
“Govett Quilliam has been an invaluable partner for Port Taranaki. Their team is always great to work with, providing us with prompt responses and sound advice. Their extensive expertise and commitment to excellence have consistently met our needs. I highly recommend Govett Quilliam for their professional services."
Justin Hawkridge (Port Taranaki)
Testimonials
"GQ has been a valued partner in Matahio Energy's journey in New Zealand. Their help in navigating the local legal landscape has been a key aspect of our success. We appreciate their contribution to our strategic objectives and take pride in a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and trust."
Susan Prior (CEO, Matahio)
Testimonials
"Govett Quilliam have been instrumental in setting up the entities of both Shining Peak Brewing and the Sumner Post Office. As Shining Peak has grown, the business has become more complex bringing in additional shareholders. Govett Quilliam have worked alongside us to ensure agreements were set up to future proof the business as we continue to expand and grow."
Dan Radcliffe (Shining Peak)
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