Rural law

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Based in Hamilton, and with a presence in Paeroa, we recognise that farming and agriculture are the cornerstone of Waikato’s economy.

We act for leaders in both the dairy industry and the rural retail industry. We also provide advice to organisations involved in research for the benefit of the dairy industry.

As New Zealand’s rural industry continues to develop, so do the legal and compliance issues which confront it. We have extensive experience in all aspects of rural law.

Our specialist rural lawyers provide advice on all issues affecting the rural industry, including:

  • Farm sales and acquisitions
  • Joint ventures and limited and general partnerships
  • Advice on ownership structures and asset protection
  • Rural leases
  • Management agreements
  • Forestry rights
  • Resource management issues and consents
  • Environmental compliance and prosecutions
  • Wind farm agreements
  • Sharemilking agreements
  • Employment agreements

For advice on all matters relating to farming and agriculture, please contact:

Dr Joan Forret
Jake Casey
Lynden Earl
Mark Thomson
Simon Menzies