NEW ZEALAND.
AUCKLAND.
ONE FIRM.
ALL SIX PRACTICES.
New Zealand is a Commonwealth common law jurisdiction closely integrated with Australia — CPTPP member, OIO foreign investment screening for sensitive assets, and a growing presence as a Pacific gateway for APAC↔Americas corridor participants.
ALL SIX PRACTICES.
NEW ZEALAND.
ONE CO-PRACTICE TEAM.
WLA holds one exclusive WLA Qualified partner firm for each of the six core practice areas in New Zealand. One brief activates the right specialist in every practice you need simultaneously.
CORPORATE LAW
Companies Act 1993 — New Zealand companies registered with Companies Office. NZX for listed companies. Financial Markets Authority (FMA) as regulator.
M&A LAW
New Zealand M&A law, Commerce Commission merger review, Overseas Investment Office (OIO) screening for sensitive land and strategic assets, and Companies Act 1993 for corporate transactions.
OIO FOREIGN INVESTMENT
OIO screening for overseas investment in sensitive New Zealand land, significant business assets, and strategic assets. Closer integration with Australian FIRB for trans-Tasman investment.
TAX
New Zealand corporate income tax at 28%. No capital gains tax on most assets. GST at 15%. Thin capitalisation rules for foreign-owned companies.
AGRI & FOOD
New Zealand is a major agricultural exporter under CPTPP. Dairy, meat, wine, and horticulture sector legal compliance co-practiced with ASEAN and Pacific market entry law.
EMPLOYMENT
Employment Relations Act 2000 — good faith employment framework, collective agreements, and personal grievance process for multinational employers in New Zealand operations.
WLA NEW ZEALAND PARTNER.
AUCKLAND.
WLA QUALIFIED™.
WLA's exclusive Qualified partner firm in New Zealand — co-practicing alongside partner firms in every corridor jurisdiction under one Institutional framework from day one of every mandate.
WHAT IS MOVING
IN NEW ZEALAND
RIGHT NOW.
WLA tracks regulatory signals and deal climate indicators in New Zealand in real time — updated by WLA's New Zealand partner firm on the ground.
NEW ZEALAND ON
THE ACTIVE
CORRIDORS.
WLA holds New Zealand on several active corridors simultaneously. One brief activates both sides within 48 hours.
THE RIGHT SPECIALIST.
within 48 HOURS.