Patterson Legal

Welcome to Patterson Legal, located at 2B Sefton Street, Wellington, New Zealand. As a leading institution in accounting, establishment, finance, and law, we specialize in designing commercial transactions and taxation law to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

At Patterson Legal, we provide expert advice on income tax and GST, with a particular focus on corporate and international tax. Our team is dedicated to resolving tax disputes with the IRD, even through litigation if necessary. We excel at implementing commercial transactions and designing commercial structures that meet our clients' unique needs.

For closely-held private companies, we offer comprehensive assistance in areas such as financing, business succession planning, shareholder agreements, and the utilization of family trusts. With our extensive experience and knowledge, we guide our clients through complex legal matters and provide practical solutions.

Leading our team is David, one of New Zealand's top tax lawyers, with over 35 years of proven expertise. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex projects on time and to client requirements. David has provided commercial and tax advice on various commercial arrangements, including financings, acquisitions, governance, and ownership structures.

To ensure the highest quality service, Patterson Legal collaborates with top-quality specialist commercial lawyers from other firms when necessary. Our network allows us to complete commercial transactions seamlessly, providing our clients with comprehensive legal support.

In addition to our expertise in tax law, Patterson Legal actively engages in government and parliamentary processes. We make submissions on policy issues and legislation, aiming to contribute to the development of an ambitious New Zealand that maximizes opportunities for all. David's extensive experience includes roles in the Government Tax Review 2001 and as Chair of the National Party Policy Consultation from 2004 to 2019.

At Patterson Legal, we believe that quality legal advice should be accessible to all. That's why we take on a discrete number of pro bono and low fee clients who require legal assistance but cannot afford it. Over the past 10 years, we have successfully handled cases in various legal areas, including matrimonial property and custody, immigration, property, Family Protection Act, wills, intestacy, discretionary trust disputes, and defending tax prosecutions.

If you are in need of expert legal assistance in accounting, establishment, finance, or law, Patterson Legal is here to serve you. Contact us today for personalized and reliable legal solutions.