Legal services

Avancier Legal is dedicated to serving the unique needs of clients in the private wealth and private client sectors. With a focus on delivering tailored legal counsel, we offer comprehensive solutions to a diverse clientele, ranging from leading financial institutions and reporting entities to high-net-worth individuals locally and worldwide.

As trusted advisors, we provide practical guidance and strategic advice, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of support. Our expertise spans across a broad spectrum of services, meticulously crafted to align with the specific goals and objectives of each client. From New Zealand to global markets, we are committed to delivering excellent legal, fiduciary and advisory services and fostering lasting relationships and partnerships built on trust and integrity.

Trusts and Asset Planning

Advice on estate planning, establishment of trust structures and related entities.
Advice on the interpretation of trust deeds and supplemental trust documents.
Advice on the restructuring of trust structures and assets, including winding up of trusts.
Advice to individual and professional trustees and other fiduciaries including trust administration, management, resettlements and variations of trusts and complex estates.

International Trusts & Cross-border

Establishment of appropriate trust structures and related entities to hold international and offshore assets to achieve business and or personal objectives for asset protection, estate planning and business succession purposes.

Tax

Double Tax Agreements.
Taxation of overseas investments.
Pre-migration planning and transitional tax residency.

Relationship property

Advice on relationship property, preparation of relationship property agreements and contracting out of Section 21 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.

Wills & Powers of Attorney

Advice and drafting

Immigration & residency

Advice and filing of applications with Immigration New Zealand for residence under the Business categories, including the Active Investor Plus category.

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Testimonials

“I've been fortunate enough to have worked with Claudia at different times as a colleague, as a client and as an advisor over the course of several decades and have always valued her ability to balance technical legal analysis with practical and commercial realities while never losing sight of the complex wants and needs of clients as human beings.”

Anonymous

“I am incredibly grateful for the invaluable legal advice provided by Ziyad. his work ethic, honesty, and kindness have made navigating legal matters a smooth and positive experience. I will gladly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal assistance.”

Dr. Arsini Hanna, Senior Special Advisor, Auckland Council

“I had the pleasure of working with Ziyad as part of the same legal team. His exceptional legal expertise in commercial and corporate matters, particularly in contractual issues, was invaluable. Ziyad consistently demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and keen attention to detail. I highly recommend him for his outstanding work and commitment.”

Claudia Rawolle, Contract Manager at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, Stockholm, Sweden