Last Updated: 17/09/2026
Last Updated: 17/09/2026
Our business lawyers are specialists in complex commercial disputes. We have provided dispute resolution and litigation services for businesses across New Zealand, with particular expertise in construction, contract, shareholder, and property disputes.
We assist with a wide range of corporate and personal insolvency matters. Our experienced team can support you with voluntary liquidations, creditor liquidations, business restructures, receivership, voluntary administration, and creditor compromise.
If a debtor hasn’t repaid their loan, we can help you recover your dues. As one of the most effective debt collection lawyers in Auckland, we know how debtors think and will tailor our collection approach as needed.
Are you experiencing a complex shareholder dispute? Our business lawyers regularly advise on and represent clients in commercial matters including contested takeovers, shareholder agreement disputes, and contractual disputes.
We are especially well-versed in construction law, with extensive experience in arbitration, adjudication, and court litigation. Our business lawyers provide practical advice for builders, tradies, developers, security holders, property owners, and property companies of all sizes.
If your business is experiencing tax issues, we can help you deal with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). Our team assists with tax debt negotiation, responding to letters of demand, civil legal proceedings, and tax prosecutions.
Business relationships often break down due to contractual disputes. We specialise in resolving commercial contract disputes involving interpretation, misrepresentation, breach of contract, contract cancellation, and damages.
Norling Law offers specialist legal advice for other lawyers and law firms in New Zealand. Working as a consultant or directly with your client, our business lawyers can assist with commercial litigation, dispute resolution, insolvency, and business structuring.
At Norling Law, we specialise in resolving a wide range of disputes. Our expertise covers commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, debt recovery, shareholder disputes, construction disputes, joint venture disputes, property disputes, contractual disagreements, and tax debt matters. We tailor our advice and solutions to suit the specific circumstances and goals of each client.
Norling Law has significant experience managing litigation cases throughout New Zealand’s court system. Our lawyers routinely advocate for clients in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, District Court, Building Disputes Tribunal, other tribunals, mediation, and arbitration. Our team’s capability has been recognised at the New Zealand Law Awards, demonstrating our proven track record of achieving strong outcomes for clients involved in complex disputes.
During your initial consultation, we will take the time to understand your situation, review key facts, and identify potential solutions. Our aim is to provide you with clear, practical guidance on your options so you can make informed decisions about your next steps.
We take a strategic and commercially-focused approach to debt recovery. Depending on the circumstances, we may engage in negotiation, issue formal demands, initiate court proceedings, or pursue enforcement measures such as charging orders, security enforcement, liquidation, or bankruptcy with the goal of securing prompt and effective recovery of outstanding debts.
If you are facing a shareholder dispute, it is important to seek legal advice early. We assist by analysing the dispute, advising you on your rights and obligations, and working to resolve the matter through negotiation, mediation, or litigation where necessary, always seeking to protect your interests and minimise business disruption.
Our team has achieved strong outcomes in a wide range of commercial contract disputes. While each case is unique, our depth of experience and strategic approach consistently deliver favourable outcomes for our clients.
We provide targeted advice to resolve construction disputes in an efficient and cost-effective way. Whether dealing with contract breaches, payment claims, variations, or defective works, we focus on protecting our clients’ commercial interests while seeking pragmatic resolutions wherever possible.
Yes. We have extensive experience assisting clients facing tax debt issues with Inland Revenue (IRD). We provide clear advice on negotiating settlements, structuring payment arrangements, challenging assessments, and managing enforcement action, always aiming to minimise both financial exposure and legal risk.
We pride ourselves on our specialist expertise, practical approach, and strong client focus. Our recognition at the New Zealand Law Awards, positive client testimonials, and experience at the courts reflects our consistent ability to resolve complex legal disputes while delivering clear, commercially-driven advice.
Booking a consultation is straightforward. You can contact us by phone, email, or through the enquiry form on our website. Our team will promptly arrange a suitable time for your initial consultation to discuss your matter.
“Brent and the team at Norling Law were very helpful providing expert litigation advice on a commercial dispute we had to negotiate. The team were personable, responsive and delivered a solution that was practical and equitable to both parties”.
– Glen M
We’ve been guiding people through times of uncertainty since 2015. Talk to us to see what we can do for you.