Maori Services

We act for Maori clients in the direct negotiation of settlement of Treaty claims with the Crown and the restructuring of asset and governance structures. We are involved in drafting Heads of Agreements, Agreements in Principle, Deeds of Settlement, and Empowering Legislation.

We act for Maori clients in the direct negotiation of settlement of Treaty claims with the Crown and the restructuring of asset and governance structures. We are involved in drafting Heads of Agreements, Agreements in Principle, Deeds of Settlement, and Empowering Legislation.

We advise iwi on transitional and final management procedures, mechanisms and post-settlement governance and management structures. We assisted an iwi to have the first Te Ohu Kai Moana compliant governance structure. 

We represent clients in proceedings such as rünanga in Environment Court hearings and iwi in High Court judicial reviews over Waitangi Tribunal jurisdiction and procedure.

We also advise non-Maori clients on complex Maori legal issues.