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We don’t just practice law. For over 30 years, we've been helping Kiwis protect, grow, and move forward.

We help you move faster, protect what matters, and get the best possible outcome. That’s what it means to have Canterbury Legal in your corner. For over twenty-five years, we’ve forged powerful links with an impressive team of accountants, communications strategists, financiers, insurance brokers, investment specialists and counsellors, so whatever your problem, we have the solution.

23/12/2025

Wishing you a restful Christmas season and a prosperous New Year.

We’re closing the files and opening the presents from 5pm Tuesday 23 December, back at 8:30am Monday 12 January 2026.

07/12/2025

We've been helping Kiwis for over 30 years move faster, protect what matters most, and achieve the best possible outcome.

That’s what it means to have Canterbury Legal in your corner.

04/12/2025

Being featured by a leading global publication underscores the calibre of our team and the quality of advice we deliver every day.

Sam Welsh and Sydney Austin's recent contribution to GAR, a leading global authority in arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution, is a testament to the depth of expertise within Canterbury Legal’s litigation practice and our commitment to providing clear, commercially driven guidance in high-stakes matters.

“At a time when New Zealand’s litigation landscape is seeing significant change, clarity and practical guidance are more important than ever for clients and practitioners alike." Says Sam Wesh, Senior Litigation Lawyer.

To learn more about Canterbury Legal’s litigation and arbitration capability — and how we support clients facing challenging disputes in New Zealand and abroad, get in touch with us.

In the meantime, you can read their submission here: https://globalarbitrationreview.com/insight/know-how/litigation/report/new-zealand

25/11/2025

Black Friday isn’t usually a time societies think about governance or compliance — but this year, it’s the perfect moment.

Before your society can re-register, you must have:
- A compliant constitution
- Eligible officers
- Member approval via a properly notified meeting
- Correct filing with the Registrar

At Canterbury Legal, we’re in your corner. If you’ve been putting re-registration off, this is the most cost-effective moment to take it off your committee’s plate.

To view packages and claim your discount, message us

31/10/2025

Big Win for Kiwi Families: Probate Threshold Jumps to $40 K 💡

As of 24 September 2025, the NZ Government has finally lifted the probate threshold from $15,000 to $40,000 — a small policy shift with a big impact.

For years, even modest estates — often just KiwiSaver, a car and a bit of savings — were forced through the High Court, draining families of time and money at the worst possible moment.

Now, if your estate is worth $40 K or less and you have a valid will, your family can skip the probate process entirely. That’s real relief when it matters most.

But here’s the catch
If you don’t have a will, probate still applies — even if your estate’s only $10 K. So yes, getting your will done (or updated) is critical.

At Canterbury Legal, we:
- Draft and update wills to meet the new $40 K rule
- Help structure your estate to avoid probate where possible
- Guide executors on KiwiSaver, documentation & asset access

Bottom line: this change saves money and stress — but only if your planning’s in place.

Talk to Canterbury Legal today and make sure your family’s protected.

10/12/2024

Canterbury Legal will be open until 5pm on Friday 20th December. We are closed from Monday 23rd of December to Friday 10th of January and will be re-opening again on Monday 13th January 2025 at 8:30am.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday period and look forward to connecting with you again in the new year!

https://www.canterburylegal.co.nz/

🏢 Level 2, 205 Durham Street South, Christchurch
📧 [email protected]
📱 03 377 0792

08/12/2024

“I had the pleasure of working with Canterbury Legal on multiple occasions. I can’t thank the team enough for their exceptionally clear, straightforward advice, it was exactly what I needed.

The entire team was professional, approachable, and dedicated throughout the process. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. 10/10! Highly recommended! Thanks guys!”

- Jesse
Google Review
September 2024

🏢 Level 2, 205 Durham Street South, Christchurch
📧 [email protected]
📱 03 377 0792

05/12/2024

Is the Supreme Court overreaching its role?

A new report from think-tank The NZ Initiative says so, with recent Supreme Court decisions raising alarm in both the legal and political sectors.

20 years on from its predecessor, the London-based Privy Council, the Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in the land.

The report says the court is straying into Parliament’s domain and is granting itself the power to rewrite legislation it does not like. It says Parliament needs to reassert its sovereignty and to stop the current drift towards “judicial supremacy”.

One of the suggestions proposed from the report is imposing a term limit of 5 - 7 years for judges at the Supreme Court before returning to the Court of Appeal. At the moment judges serve open-ended limits.

What are your thoughts on recent Supreme Court overreach? Read more on the ‘Who Makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court’ research report from The NZ Initiative:

https://www.nzinitiative.org.nz/reports-and-media/reports/who-makes-the-law-reining-in-the-supreme-court/

🏢 Level 2, 205 Durham Street South, Christchurch
📧 [email protected]
📱 03 377 0792

02/12/2024

Stephen is a Litigation Solicitor that has recently joined the Canterbury Legal team.

Since 2019, Stephen has specialised in natural disaster insurance law with a focus on dispute resolution and litigation. In his spare time, Stephen is completing his studies towards a Master of Laws in alternative dispute resolution following the Canterbury Earthquakes.

You can get in touch with Stephen here -

https://www.canterburylegal.co.nz/our-team/stephen-campbell/

🏢 Level 2, 205 Durham Street South, Christchurch
📧 [email protected]
📱 03 377 0792

28/11/2024

“This was our first time needing to use legal services for the purchase of our company.

The Canterbury Legal team took care of all our requirements making sure everything was in place correctly. They were great to deal with and fast to respond with advice and answers to all our questions. We highly recommend them.”

- Laurie
Google review September 2024

🏢 Level 2, 205 Durham Street South, Christchurch
📧 [email protected]
📱 03 377 0792

26/11/2024

Did you know we offer a FREE 15 minute consultation with our Legal Executive and Property Expert Angela Ingrosso?

The reality of stepping onto that first rung of the property ladder can be extremely daunting - there is a lot to learn and adapt to!

This 15 minute consultation provides an opportunity to ask any of your burning questions, while getting a better idea of the legal requirements that relate to conveyancing.

*This offer is exclusive to first home buyers only.

P.S. We have prepared this helpful guide to assist. Be sure to check it out!

https://www.canterburylegal.co.nz/first-home-buyers-guide-new-zealand/

🏢 Level 2, 205 Durham Street South, Christchurch
📧 [email protected]
📱 03 377 0792

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205 Durham Street South
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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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https://www.canterburylegal.co.nz/

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