Expertise
Corporate law
Why choose Ford Sumner?
With a proven track record in corporate law and governance, Ford Sumner guides businesses through structuring, compliance, and major transactions.
Whether you need support with restructuring, a merger, or selling a business, our Corporate Law team will provide practical, commercially focused guidance, for every stage of your business’s lifecycle.
Expert corporate law advice that supports
your business goals
At Ford Sumner Lawyers, we provide practical, strategic advice across all aspects of company law to help businesses operate with confidence. Our team works closely with clients to navigate complex legal requirements and manage key corporate relationships.
We assist with:
Shareholder relationships
We draft and review shareholders’ agreements to ensure they protect our client’s business interests and will avoid disputes or resolve them quickly and efficiently.
Corporate governance
We will advise your business on best practices for board management, governance decision-making, and meeting regulatory obligations.
Director’s duties
We ensure directors understand their legal obligation and help them mitigate their personal risk.
Intellectual property
We ensure that your business’s assets, trademarks, and proprietary information are protected.
Mergers and acquisitions
Guiding businesses through acquisitions, sales, steps to selling a business and restructures with commercial insight.
Compliance
We help businesses meet regulatory requirements – corporate, financial, and industry-specific.
With extensive experience in corporate governance and transactional matters, our team ensures you have the right legal foundations for business success.
Meet the team
Sarah Churstain
Mark Ford
Jordan Todd
Fenella Smith
Daniel Fraser
How to Get Started
Getting the right legal support for your business is simple with Ford Sumner Lawyers.
Whether you need guidance on the process of selling a business, corporate law and governance, or dispute resolution, our team is ready to assist.
Contact Us – Reach out to discuss your legal needs with one of our corporate lawyers or commercial law specialists.
Initial Consultation – We’ll assess your situation, provide strategic advice, and outline the best path forward.
Tailored Legal Solutions –Whether you need support with commercial property matters, employment law, or legal document automation, we provide strategic advice and solutions designed to align with your business goals.
- Contact Us – Reach out to discuss your legal needs with one of our corporate lawyers or commercial law specialists.
- Initial Consultation – We’ll assess your situation, provide strategic advice, and outline the best path forward.
- Tailored Legal Solutions –Whether you need support with commercial property matters, employment law, or legal document automation, we provide strategic advice and solutions designed to align with your business goals.
Get in touch today to see how Ford Sumner Lawyers can provide expert legal solutions that support your business success.
News and insights
Corporate law: Legal updates and case studies
At Ford Sumner, we are a committed part of New Zealand’s business sector and local communities. We keep a watchful eye for relevant legislative and regulatory changes, and we regularly write and share updates on what these changes will mean in practice for our clients.
So check in regularly with this part of our website, and subscribe to our newsletters.
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