Consumer law

The last 10 years has seen a marked increase in the scale and scope of New Zealand laws protecting consumers.

Our expertise

• Drafting commercial contracts including terms of trade for consumers, supply agreements and distribution agreements
• Reviewing sales and promotional material for all media (eg television, print, online, radio) prior to publication
• Drafting privacy policies
• Assisting clients to prepare press releases
• Drafting compliance programmes
• Representing clients at Commerce Commission hearings, tribunal and authority hearings
• Providing advice on changes to consumer law legislation including drafting submissions
• ​Advising clients on their on-line selling requirements and strategies

​Consumer law experience

• Advising a large multi-franchise company on comparative advertising issues.
• Representing a publicly-listed company at an advertising Standards Authority hearing and Commerce Commission investigation.
• Reviewing marketing and promotional content for advertisements for a large food wholesaler and retailer.
• Reviewing and redrafting terms of trade, distribution and supply agreements for a global brand of honey.
• Drafting terms and conditions for a private school.
• Advising a large food and beverage manufacturer on its product labelling requirements.
• Revising the retail client terms for a foreign exchange/currency service provider.

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