Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers

Clear Strategy. Calm Resolution. Strong Advocacy.

Disputes, whether personal or commercial, can be stressful and disruptive. At Smith and Partners, our litigation and dispute resolution team focuses on practical solutions that protect your interests and minimise impact on your life or umanga (business).



We get to the heart of the issue, identify the best strategy for your situation, and aim to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively.

How We Resolve Disputes

We have a strong track record of success in:

• Out-of-court settlements
• Mediation
• Settlement conferences
• Arbitration

When matters escalate, we represent clients in:

• District Court
• High Court
• Court of Appeal
• Family Court
• Employment Court
• Employment Relations Authority
• Tenancy Tribunal
• Weathertight Homes Tribunal
• Building Disputes Tribunal

What We Can Help With

Our team can assist with:

• Business and commercial disputes
• Breaches of contract and contract disputes
• Intellectual property disputes
• Family trust disputes
• Small claims (Disputes Tribunal)
• Residential tenancy disputes
• Defamation
• Commercial property and leasing disputes
• Property and land disputes, including issues with vendors, purchasers, developers, neighbours, and councils
• Construction and building disputes
• Estate litigation, including challenges to wills
• Relationship property disputes, including Contracting Out Agreement challenges and separation matters
• Employment disputes, including personal grievances, confidentiality breaches, restraint clauses, and solicitation issues
• Debt collection, including statutory demands and liquidation proceedings

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