Hesketh Henry supports New Zealand and international businesses engaged with the supply of materials and products around the world. Our trade and commodities lawyers provide practical, timely and cost-effective advice related to all aspects of importing and exporting.
Our trade law specialists have experience dealing with the key commodities traded into and out of New Zealand: agriculture, coal, oil, grains, fertiliser, logs and timber products. Many of them have worked internationally and we regularly advise on agreements and issues involving international counterparties. Simon Cartwright leads this group and has extensive experience – before joining Hesketh Henry he headed the Middle East shipping and commodities practice of an international law firm
The team’s International trade law expertise includes dispute resolution domestically and offshore, joint ventures, contract review and drafting terms and conditions, regulatory issues, insurance claims and product liability, trade finance, mergers and acquisitions and sanctions. We can also assist companies in the import/export sector with all other aspects of their legal advice needs, including employment relations, health and safety and property.