04. Litigation

At Schnauer and Co, we provide experienced and efficient assistance to a wide range of clients in all aspects of commercial and civil litigation and dispute resolution. We can assist with taking steps to prevent court action, or pursuing or defending proceedings in a strategic manner.

Our people have experience at all levels of the New Zealand judicial system, including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Our strengths lie in:

  • Mediation and other strategies to avoid litigation
  • Commercial litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Construction contracts and "leaky homes"
  • Employment law
  • Insolvency, liquidations and receiverships
  • Commerce Act/Fair Trading Act
  • Corporate governance disputes and shareholder disputes
  • General civil litigation
  • Alternative dispute resolution with the aim of avoiding and settling litigation