What we can do for you:

Contact us because we have year’s of experience in providing a wide variety Legal, Business and Immigration services in a successful, professional and competent manner; because we are approachable and because we pride ourselves on thinking outside the square where possible to achieve results.

Arbitration, negotiation and mediation

We have been involved in many negotiations and mediations of many types and the principal Associate Member of the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of New Zealand for many years.

Business matters

We regularly act on business matters of all types in all areas of business. From sale and purchases through to restructuring and all matters in between. We take pride in our approach.

At Becker & Co we are a Member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Commercial / Commercial Property

We have acted for many businesses.

We would be pleased to discuss your business with you. We may be able to assist you to further protect and further develop areas of your business.

Company matters including corporate governance

We act for many companies and directors and shareholders. Please email your query or contact us to discuss.

Computer law

This is an ever expanding field. See also the Business subheading.

From drafting your License Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Equipment and Installation Agreement, Distribution Agreement, Development Agreement and Contractors Agreement to your Terms and Conditions of Trade and Copyright matters we would be pleased to assist.

David Becker has been a computer analyst/programmer on contract and maintains a strong interest in this area

Contracts

Conveyancing

At Becker & Co we are aware that for many buying and selling their home is the most significant financial transaction of their lives.

From reviewing Sale and Purchase agreements to advising on further terms to be included in the contract to negotiating easements, reviewing the district plan or a LIM if required, we are pleased to be able to assist you.

Directors and shareholders

We have acted and act for many directors and shareholders from litigation through the shareholders agreements, negotiation and all matters in between.

Employment

Becker & Co act for employers and employees and for many years were updating authors of a professional publication on employment. From mediation, Employment Relations hearings, Employment Court hearings, to drafting Employment or Contractors Agreements to advising employers or employees on termination or employment issues we are pleased to be able to assist.

Family law

Becker & Co are able to assist with all Relationship Property matters and Contracting Out Agreements. We can brief out custody and access issues.

Finance

Franchises

We a comprehensive service to those considering franchising including:

Comprehensive advice and appraisal
Including advice on the advantages and disadvantages of franchising your business
Business structure advice and implementation
Drafting legal documents including:
Franchise Agreement,
Restraint of Trade Deeds,
Employment Agreements,
Contractors Agreements,
Terms and Conditions of Trade,
Supply Agreements
and others required in the particular circumstances
Drafting Operations Manual in conjunction with you
Trademark protection
Negotiation assistance when and as required

Immigration to New Zealand, Australia, UK, Canada

To visit our extensive immigration website, click here.

We act for clients in the full range of immigration matters including relatively uncomplicated matters to the most complex and regularly have contact with the Immigration Department, have acted in all tribunals, authorities and made the widest possible range of applications very successfully.

If it can be done we can do it.

Insurance issues including for and against insurers

Members of Becker & Co have provided opinions, handled litigation and successfully acted for and against insurance companies on numerous occasions in New Zealand and Australia.

Intellectual Property

Leases

We act from the agreement to lease through to the final lease and if litigation or arbitration is required.

Litigation though the courts

We handle all civil litigation matters and some criminal matters. Members of the firm appear in the High and District Courts and all tribunals. If necessary we will brief appropriate senior counsel to assist.

We handle proceedings in the High Court, District Court, Family Court, Removal Review Tribunal, Residence Appeal Authority, etc. including by way of example only – Tort, negligence, nuisance, defamation, money had and received, summary judgment, Contract, Injunctions, mandatory injunctions, quia timet injunctions, mareva injunctions, admiralty jurisdiction, property disputes, Company / Director / Shareholder disputes, minority shareholder disputes, business purchase, misrepresentations, and so on.

Partnerships

Property matters of all sorts including subdivisions

Resource Management issues

Sole traders

Subdivision

Tax

Please contact Don McKay qualified in both law and accounting and with a decade of experience in tax matters.

Tax Planning

Please contact Don McKay qualified in both law and accounting and with a decade of experience in tax matters.

Trusts including incorporation, management, trust – busting and litigiation

David Becker is a Senior, Registered and Foundation Member of New Zealand Trustee Association and has been for many years. We would be please to assist. Please email or telephone your query.

Wills & Estate matters

We regularly prepare wills and enduring powers of attorney and advise upon estate planning and asset protection.

Please contact us on 64 4 473 8484 or e-mail us mail@becker.co.nz