Ford Sumner Lawyers

Specialists in corporate, commercial, property, dispute resolution and employment law, Ford Sumner are committed to excellence and fostering successful and lasting client relationships through dedicated and professional service.

Ford Sumner offers a range of services across corporate, commercial, property, dispute resolution and employment law. Our dedicated team provide expert and personalised service, working collaboratively to meet each clients’ unique needs. With an extensive client base across New Zealand, we have developed significant expertise across various industries, allowing us to offer a wide range of specialised legal services.

Legal service offering for Retail NZ members

At Ford Sumner, we understand the complexities of the legal landscape and are committed to delivering exceptional results. Key areas of expertise that may be relevant to Retail NZ members include:

We offer comprehensive legal services for all commercial projects, including business sales and purchases, contract formation, reviews, and enforcement. Our team advises on procurement and probity, governance matters for business structures, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring your business operates smoothly and efficiently. We also advise on trading arrangements, franchising and legal aspects around intellectual property and fair trading.

Key contacts

Jordan Todd, Associate — 021 981 097 · [email protected]
Jason Kelly, Senior Associate — 021 271 4568 · [email protected]
Sarah Churstain, Partner — 021 242 5625 · [email protected]

Our property law services encompass commercial leasing advice, sale and purchase of land, construction matters (including contract formation, adjudication, and arbitration) and infrastructure projects. We provide strategic advice to help clients maximise their investments and navigate legal complexities.

Key contacts

We specialise in resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and arbitration, in addition to general civil litigation services at all levels of the Court system. Our approach aims to minimise disruption and achieve favourable resolutions efficiently.

Key contacts

Ruth Williams, Associate — 021 523 780 · [email protected]
Rochelle Hill, Associate — 021 532 154 · [email protected]
Jaesen Sumner, Partner — 021 523 736 · [email protected]

We attend to a broad spectrum of employment-related matters, from general queries and health and safety issues to investigations, disciplinary proceedings, mediations, and Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court hearings. Our team ensures that your business remains compliant and protected.

Key contacts

Ruth Williams, Associate — 021 523 780 · [email protected]
Rochelle Hill, Associate — 021 532 154 · [email protected]
Jaesen Sumner, Partner — 021 523 736 · [email protected]

Expert, personal and individualised services

Working with Ford Sumner means partnering with a team of dedicated experts with a proven track record of delivering results in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our commitment to service excellence, combined with our deep industry knowledge and collaborative approach, ensures that our clients receive the highest quality legal support. Ford Sumner will be your trusted, effective, and results-driven legal partner.

“I couldn’t be happier with the service FSL provided during a period that was full of legal land mines. I dealt with a number of members of their team and was always impressed with their level of professionalism, as well as their pleasant and empathetic attitude”

Contact us

If you have any questions or want to discuss a potential legal issue to see if we can help, please feel free to contact one of our team directly as above. Alternatively, email [email protected] and one of our team will be in touch quickly.

For more information about Ford Sumner and details around all of our areas of expertise, see our website.