Running a business in Tauranga or the Bay of Plenty or beyond?
Every business owner reaches a point where the legal side of things gets complicated. A lease that needs reviewing. A partnership that needs protecting. A business you want to buy, sell or restructure. When that moment comes, you need a lawyer who understands how business works — not just how the law reads.
At Jackson Reeves, we speak your language
We work with business owners, directors and entrepreneurs across Tauranga, the wider Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. We know that time matters, that decisions need to be made quickly and that good legal advice should move your business forward — not hold it up.
We'll give you clear, practical guidance and make sure you have everything you need to make confident decisions.
How we can help
Setting Up a Business
Getting your business structure right from the start saves a lot of headaches down the track. We'll work with you to choose the right structure, set up your company correctly and make sure you're legally sorted before you open your doors.
Buying & Selling a Business
Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions you'll make. We'll help you with the necessary due diligence, review the sale and purchase agreement and make sure you're protected every step of the way.
Leases
Commercial leases are complex documents with long-term implications. Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, we'll review your lease carefully, explain what you're committing to and negotiate terms that work in your favour.
Shareholder & Partnership Agreements
Going into business with someone else requires more than a handshake. A well-drafted shareholder or partnership agreement sets clear expectations from the start and protects everyone involved if things don't go to plan.
Franchise Agreements
Entering into a franchise agreement is a significant commitment. We'll review the agreement thoroughly, make sure you understand your rights and obligations and flag anything that needs to be addressed before you sign.
When your legal foundation is solid, your business can do what it's supposed to do — grow.
Contracts are sound. Structures are right. Agreements protect everyone involved. Disputes get resolved without derailing everything you've built. And you've got a legal team in your corner who understands your business and is ready when you need them.
That's what we're here for.
Meet our business & commercial team
- NEXT STEPS
Knowing you need a lawyer & knowing what to do next are two very different things
Here's what happens when you reach out to us.
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Fill in the enquiry form on our Contact page and your message goes straight to the whole team. The person who gets back to you — within 24 hours — will specialise in what you need, with the capacity to give your legal matter the attention it deserves.
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From there, we'll set up a call or meeting with no obligation to you. We'll listen, ask the right questions and give you an honest picture of how we can help.
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If we're the right fit, we'll get you formally engaged and moving. If we're not, we'll say so and point you somewhere that is.