Business Lawyers in Auckland
How many business lawyers are there in Auckland?
We list 58 lawyers in Auckland who name "Company/Commercial" as an area of practice on the New Zealand Law Society register, read in September 2026. By register role, 39 are partners, directors or shareholders, 13 are employed lawyers, 5 are sole practitioners and 1 is a barrister. 35 were admitted in 2006 or earlier.
How do I choose a business lawyer in Auckland?
We do not rank lawyers. Each card below shows what the register records: role and practice, year of admission, and practising certificate. Seniority is not the same as experience with matters like yours, so ask how many similar matters a lawyer has handled, who will do the work, and for the basis of their fees in writing, which lawyers other than barristers sole must give you in advance (Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008, rule 3.4).
How do I check a business lawyer is registered?
Every practising lawyer in New Zealand must hold a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society. Search the Law Society's Find a Lawyer page, or open a profile here: each links to the lawyer's register entry and shows the certificate type and expiry date as we last read them. The Law Society does not accredit specialisations.
Coverage: we hold 1,322 of about 19,126 register entries (roughly 7%), so these are our counts, not the size of the profession. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice.
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Quick Answer: Auckland has a wide range of business lawyers from boutique firms to major commercial practices. Senior partner rates: $400-800/hour. Company formation: $1,500-3,000. Commercial contracts: $2,000-10,000. M&A: $20,000-200,000+.
Typical Costs:
- • Company formation package: $1,500-3,000
- • Shareholder agreement: $3,000-8,000
- • Commercial contract review: $1,000-3,000
- • M&A transaction: $20,000-200,000+
What We Handle:
- • Startups: Formation, funding, IP protection
- • Contracts: Commercial agreements, terms of trade
- • M&A: Acquisitions, sales, due diligence
- • Governance: Board advice, compliance
Business Services
- 🏢Company Formation
- 📋Commercial Contracts
- 🤝Mergers & Acquisitions
- 👥Shareholder Agreements
- 💡Intellectual Property
- ⚖️Commercial Disputes
Industries Served
- 💻Technology & SaaS
- 🏦Financial Services
- 🏗️Construction & Development
- 🛒Retail & E-commerce
- 🏥Healthcare
- 🚚Import/Export
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How much does a business lawyer cost in Auckland?
Auckland business lawyers charge $400-800/hour for senior partners. Company formation: $1,500-3,000. Commercial contracts: $2,000-10,000.
Do I need a lawyer to start a business?
While not required, a business lawyer helps with company structure, shareholder agreements, IP protection, and compliance.
What should a shareholders agreement include?
Ownership percentages, decision-making rights, dividend policies, exit mechanisms, dispute resolution, and non-compete clauses.
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Request a Quote58 business lawyers in Auckland
Lawyers on the New Zealand Law Society register who list this area of practice, as read from the register in September 2026. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Confirm current standing on the register before engaging.