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Insolvency & Restructuring

Experts with extensive experience in the industry.

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Our Team has extensive knowledge of various forms of corporate and personal insolvency in New Zealand. Our team can also assist with cross-border insolvency issues. Our experts are based on the North Shore in Auckland, New Zealand. Because of our innovative approach, our experts serve clients throughout New Zealand and internationally. We can assist with various forms of insolvency, including:
We provide strategic and practical advice to liquidators, receivers, voluntary administrators.

We also advise those involved with all forms of insolvencies, whether you are a director, shareholder or creditor. Additionally, we are able to assist in regard to personal insolvency issues, including bankruptcy and alternatives.

We also routinely assist clients who are having issues with the IRD and that are overdue in tax obligations.
We are able to give strategically sound advice in regard to options in an insolvency situation and advice on potential restructuring options.
We routinely provide advice and representation to insolvency practitioners, secured and unsecured creditors in regard to issues that arise.
We are also able to assist with any claims in regard to Voidable Transactions, transactions at undervalue, breaches of director duties and a raft of other potential issues that arise. There are also many alternatives to both corporate and personal.
We are able to assist you to navigate those alternatives and determine which is the right path to take.
Please refer to our People for more information on who we are, our experience and how we can help you.
If our expertise can be of assistance, do not hesitate to Contact us for a no obligation discussion on info@norlinglaw.co.nz or Schedule a no obligation consultation.

Our People

We meet client objectives with a focus on excellence.

Brent Norling
Brent Norling

Brent is the Director of Norling Law. He has a wealth of experience in the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Brent is passionate about negotiating favourable outcomes for his clients and able to implement this in his daily negotiations.

Anna Cherkashina
Anna Cherkashina

Anna practices in the area of commercial litigation and has appeared as Counsel in the District Court, High Court and the Court of Appeal, having successes in all Courts. She advises and appears as Counsel for liquidators, receivers, company directors, shareholders, creditors, debtors and ex-spouses on a range of issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 free 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 free initial consultation to discuss your matter.

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In a consultation, you will receive:

✔ Clear Insights – understand your legal and strategic options.
✔ Pathways to Resolution – explore practical next steps tailored to your situation.
✔ Your Best Interests First – this session is about strategy, not legal advice.

Takeaways: Personalised legal options from an expert solicitor for you to take further in an engagement with our team, or act on independently. 

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