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Running a business in New Zealand is rewarding, but it comes with constant change, risk, and regulation. Whether you’re expanding, taking on investors, or simply trying to stay compliant, the right legal structure and advice can make all the difference.
At McVeagh Fleming, our corporate and commercial law team helps Auckland businesses make confident, future-proof decisions. From company structuring and contracts to mergers, finance, and compliance, we provide practical solutions that protect your interests and unlock opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to strengthen your business foundation, this guide outlines how strategic legal advice can help.
Your business structure determines how you pay tax, manage risk, and bring in new partners. Too often, we see businesses grow quickly but without the right framework in place.
Our lawyers help you identify and implement the best structure for your goals, whether that’s a limited liability company, partnership, or joint venture. We also assist with shareholder agreements, governance, and restructuring as your business evolves. The right structure gives you control, clarity, and confidence to scale.
Learn more here: Company and corporate structuring
Buying, selling, or merging a business is a major milestone, and often a high-stakes one. Without thorough due diligence or well-drafted agreements, small issues can become big risks.
Our Mergers and Acquisitions team guides you through each stage, from initial valuation and negotiation to transaction documentation and regulatory compliance. We focus on efficiency, transparency, and protecting your bottom line. We help you close deals confidently, with no surprises.
Learn more here: Mergers, sales, and acquisitions
Every strong business relationship begins with a clear contract. Yet many disputes we see start with agreements that were rushed, unclear, or never updated.
Our team drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts that protect your rights and reflect your current operations. Whether it’s a supply, franchise, or service agreement, we ensure your terms are watertight and enforceable. We make sure every agreement supports your success, not your stress.
Learn more here: Commercial contracts
If you’re expanding, refinancing, or investing, your finance arrangements must be clear and compliant. Our banking and finance lawyers represent both lenders and borrowers - helping structure loans, securities, and guarantees that stand up to scrutiny.
We also assist financial advisers and service providers with FSP registration, compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring your business meets all FMA and AML/CFT standards. We simplify complex finance and compliance so you can focus on growth. Learn more here: Banking and finance and FSP compliance and advice
When raising funds or offering shares, compliance with New Zealand’s securities law is essential. We help businesses understand their obligations under the Financial Markets Conduct Act, including disclosure exemptions, investor protections, and governance. Our goal is simple: to help you raise capital safely, strategically, and successfully. Learn more here: Securities law
With offices in Albany, Auckland CBD, and Manukau, our corporate and commercial team works with businesses across Auckland, from start-ups to established corporates. We combine deep legal knowledge with commercial understanding to help our clients grow sustainably and stay compliant.
Wherever you are in your business journey, we’ll meet you there - helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Talk to our Corporate Commercial law team today about how we can help strengthen your business.
Running a business in New Zealand is rewarding, but it comes with constant change, risk, and regulation. Whether you’re expanding, taking on investors, or simply trying to stay compliant, the right legal structure and advice can make all the difference.
At McVeagh Fleming, our corporate and commercial law team helps Auckland businesses make confident, future-proof decisions. From company structuring and contracts to mergers, finance, and compliance, we provide practical solutions that protect your interests and unlock opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to strengthen your business foundation, this guide outlines how strategic legal advice can help.
Your business structure determines how you pay tax, manage risk, and bring in new partners. Too often, we see businesses grow quickly but without the right framework in place.
Our lawyers help you identify and implement the best structure for your goals, whether that’s a limited liability company, partnership, or joint venture. We also assist with shareholder agreements, governance, and restructuring as your business evolves. The right structure gives you control, clarity, and confidence to scale.
Learn more here: Company and corporate structuring
Buying, selling, or merging a business is a major milestone, and often a high-stakes one. Without thorough due diligence or well-drafted agreements, small issues can become big risks.
Our Mergers and Acquisitions team guides you through each stage, from initial valuation and negotiation to transaction documentation and regulatory compliance. We focus on efficiency, transparency, and protecting your bottom line. We help you close deals confidently, with no surprises.
Learn more here: Mergers, sales, and acquisitions
Every strong business relationship begins with a clear contract. Yet many disputes we see start with agreements that were rushed, unclear, or never updated.
Our team drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts that protect your rights and reflect your current operations. Whether it’s a supply, franchise, or service agreement, we ensure your terms are watertight and enforceable. We make sure every agreement supports your success, not your stress.
Learn more here: Commercial contracts
If you’re expanding, refinancing, or investing, your finance arrangements must be clear and compliant. Our banking and finance lawyers represent both lenders and borrowers - helping structure loans, securities, and guarantees that stand up to scrutiny.
We also assist financial advisers and service providers with FSP registration, compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring your business meets all FMA and AML/CFT standards. We simplify complex finance and compliance so you can focus on growth. Learn more here: Banking and finance and FSP compliance and advice
When raising funds or offering shares, compliance with New Zealand’s securities law is essential. We help businesses understand their obligations under the Financial Markets Conduct Act, including disclosure exemptions, investor protections, and governance. Our goal is simple: to help you raise capital safely, strategically, and successfully. Learn more here: Securities law
With offices in Albany, Auckland CBD, and Manukau, our corporate and commercial team works with businesses across Auckland, from start-ups to established corporates. We combine deep legal knowledge with commercial understanding to help our clients grow sustainably and stay compliant.
Wherever you are in your business journey, we’ll meet you there - helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Talk to our Corporate Commercial law team today about how we can help strengthen your business.
