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Specialist Commercial Dispute Lawyers

Last Updated: 16/09/2026

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Last Updated: 16/09/2026

Commercial Dispute Lawyers

­Guiding people through times of uncertainty since 2015

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Norling Law is a specialist litigation law firm focused on delivering practical outcomes in complex commercial disputes and insolvency matters. As experienced business lawyers based in Auckland’s North Shore, we work with directors, shareholders, creditors, insolvency practitioners, and business owners to resolve high-stakes legal issues with clarity and precision. We act on matters involving shareholder disputes, breaches of director duties, liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings, urgent injunctive relief, debt recovery, tax debt negotiations with the IRD, caveats on property, and enforcement of security interests. Our team is often called upon to manage cases requiring immediate action, strategic negotiation, or representation in the High Court and beyond. What sets us apart is our ability to cut through complexity and deliver commercially sound strategies with speed and accuracy. Each lawyer in our team understands that clients need clear advice, decisive action, and practical solutions that protect their business interests now and into the future. We pride ourselves on being results-focused, proactive, and unwavering in our commitment to excellence. At Norling Law, we don’t just handle disputes. We help our clients navigate uncertainty with confidence. Our team of Auckland lawyers work with clients across New Zealand. Contact us if you require strategic business legal advice.

­Guiding people through times of uncertainty since 2015

People assisted:       4,887

Norling Law is a specialist litigation law firm focused on delivering practical outcomes in complex commercial disputes and insolvency matters. As experienced business lawyers based in Auckland’s North Shore, we work with directors, shareholders, creditors, insolvency practitioners, and business owners to resolve high-stakes legal issues with clarity and precision.

We act on matters involving shareholder disputes, breaches of director duties, liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings, urgent injunctive relief, debt recovery, tax debt negotiations with the IRD, caveats on property, and enforcement of security interests. Our team is often called upon to manage cases requiring immediate action, strategic negotiation, or representation in the High Court and beyond.

What sets us apart is our ability to cut through complexity and deliver commercially sound strategies with speed and accuracy. Each lawyer in our team understands that clients need clear advice, decisive action, and practical solutions that protect their business interests now and into the future. We pride ourselves on being results-focused, proactive, and unwavering in our commitment to excellence.

At Norling Law, we don’t just handle disputes. We help our clients navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Our team of Auckland lawyers work with clients across New Zealand. Contact us if you require strategic business legal advice.

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What we do

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Litigation
& Dispute
Resolution

Strategic dispute resolution and court advocacy across New Zealand, including complex property law and commercial matters, delivered with practical guidance and decisive legal support.

Insolvency

Advising directors, creditors and insolvency practitioners on all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, restructuring and administration across New Zealand, with commercially focused expertise.

Debt Recovery & Security Enforcement

We provide decisive recovery strategies and enforcement services for creditors seeking payment, asset protection and practical solutions when debt impacts cash flow or property interests.

Shareholder
Disputes

Resolving shareholder conflict with strategic legal support, helping business partners protect value, manage risk and preserve long-term commercial relationships.

Construction

Acting in high-value construction and property disputes throughout New Zealand, delivering specialist advocacy and protection of contractual and statutory rights.

Tax Debt
Problems

Providing specialised legal services for disputes with Inland Revenue to avoid liquidation, bankruptcy or asset loss.

Commercial Contract Issues

Advising on complex commercial contract disputes involving breach, misrepresentation and cancellation, protecting business interests, property rights and future operations.

Lawyer to Lawyer

We partner with local and national law firms to provide specialist litigation and insolvency services, strengthening client relationships while respecting existing solicitor-client arrangements.

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What we’ve won

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Awards

Norling Law has continually been recognised for excellent legal services, winning industry awards from the Legal 500, NZ Lawyer, and the New Zealand Law Awards.

2 Degrees Auckland Business Awards North & West - 2025 Excellence in Strategy
The Legal 500 - 2024 Leading Firm Award
Norling Law The Legal 500 2024 Leading Individual Award
The Legal 500 - 2024 Recommended Lawyer Award
2024 New Zealand Law Awards - Excellence Awardee - LexisNexis Boutique Law Firm of the Year
2024 New Zealand Law Awards - Excellence Awardee - Law Firm Leader of the Year (
NZ Lawyer - 2023 5-Star Employer of Choice Award
NZ Lawyer - 2023 Most Influential Lawyer Award
New Zealand Law Awards - 2023 Excellence Awardee - Law Firm Leader of the Year (
The Legal 500 - 2023 Leading Individual Award
The Legal 500 - 2023 Leading Firm Award
New Zealand Law Awards - 2023 Excellence Awardee - Litigation & Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
New Zealand Law Awards - 2023 Excellence Awardee - Fluid Legal Recruitment Employer of Choice (
Doyles - 2022 Recommended Insolvency Award
NZ Lawyer - 2022 5-Star Employer of Choice Award
NZ Lawyer - 2022 Fast Firm Award
The Legal 500 - 2022 Leading Firm Award
New Zealand Law Awards - 2022 Excellence Awardee - Litigation & Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
NZ Lawyer - 2021 Fast Firm Award
NZ Lawyer - 2021 Top Boutique Firm Award
NZ Lawyer - 2021 Most Influential Lawyer Award
The Legal 500 - 2021 Recommended Lawyer Award
The Legal 500 - 2021 Leading Firm Award
NZ Lawyer - 2021 Rising Stars Award
asialaw profiles - 2021 Notable Award
New Zealand Law Awards - 2021 Excellence Awardee - Artemis Executive Recruitment Employer of Choice (
New Zealand Law Awards - 2021 Excellence Awardee - Litigation & Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
NZ Lawyer - 2021 Elite Woman Award
NZ Lawyer - 2021 Rising Stars Award
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific - 2020 Leading Firm Award
NZ Lawyer - 2020 Innovative Firms Award
New Zealand Law Awards - 2020 Finalist - Litigation and Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
New Zealand Law Awards - 2020 Finalist - Boutique Law Firm of the Year
New Zealand Law Awards - 2020 Finalist - Employer of Choice (
New Zealand Law Awards - 2020 Excellence Awardee - Litigation and Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
NZ Lawyer - 2020 Employer of Choice Award
NZ Lawyer - 2019 Innovative Firms Award
New Zealand Law Awards - 2019 Finalist - Litigation and Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
New Zealand Law Awards - 2019 Finalist - Boutique Law Firm of the Year
New Zealand Law Awards - 2018 Finalist - Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year (35 or Under)
New Zealand Law Awards - 2018 Finalist - Litigation and Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
New Zealand Law Awards - 2017 Finalist - Litigation and Dispute Resolution Specialist Law Firm of the Year
New Zealand Law Awards - 2016 Finalist - Young In-House Lawyer of the Year (35 or Under)
New Zealand Law Awards - 2015 Finalist - Young In-House Lawyer of the Year (35 or Under)
New Zealand Law Awards - 2014 Finalist - Young In-House Lawyer of the Year (35 or Under)