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Precision fuels aviation—and our advice. Ford Sumner Lawyers guides airlines, airports and service providers nationwide, blending deep sector insight with expertise in regulation, governance, finance and employment. Trusted by 12 NZ airports, we anticipate risk, ensure Civil Aviation Authority compliance and craft robust contracts from leases to incident response. One agile team, keeping your operation airborne with confidence.
As AoG panel members, we provide agencies fast access to sharp, cost-effective counsel. We untangle procurement rules, draft watertight contracts, manage employment and privacy risks, and defend decisions when challenged. With deep knowledge of public-law frameworks and commercial realities, our agile team safeguards accountability so you can deliver better outcomes.
Our team provides clear, practical advice on contracts, risk, health-and-safety, and disputes, so builders, contractors and developers can focus on the job at hand. Whether drafting NZS agreements, navigating payment claims or resolving disagreements through adjudication or negotiation, we supply the insights that keep projects moving. Through Tradie Law, we also offer ready-made templates and compliance checks for swift, day-to-day support.
We advise a wide range of sectors—from technology, energy and manufacturing to healthcare, agribusiness and professional services. Whatever the industry, we combine commercial insight with deep legal expertise in contracts, governance, employment and dispute resolution. Our team learns your operational realities quickly, translates complex regulations into clear actions, and delivers timely, pragmatic advice that keeps your organisation moving.
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