Treaty of Waitangi/Maori Legal

We have experience advising the Crown during the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process, including drafting agreements in principle and deeds of settlement.

We act for iwi in Tamaki Makaurau in their settlement negotiations. We have set up and advised negotiating organisations, post-settlement governance entities and post-settlement asset management bodies.

We understand the importance of recognising and giving effect to traditional values, and doing so in a way that advances the aspirations of iwi for the future.

Our people have particular expertise in redress over land and natural resources. We have advised individual government departments involved in settlements on property transfers, and we have unrivalled experience in issues relating to the Public Works Act, Conservation Act, Reserves Act and National Parks Act.

We also have experience in advising on resource management issues, in consultation with tangata whenua.