Corporate, Commercial & Technology Law Specialists

Beacon Law is a specialist commercial law firm based in Auckland, New Zealand. We provide first-tier advice across corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), technology law, governance, gaming and fintech regulation. Our clients trust us for pragmatic legal solutions that support business growth, manage risk, and deliver real commercial results.

Our firm is built on the conviction that legal advice should be strategic, actionable, and results-driven. With specialist expertise in corporate and commercial law, M&A, governance, technology, and advising start-ups, we provide advice that goes beyond understanding—it drives real-world outcomes.

We also offer specialist support to other law firms and accept conflict referrals where appropriate.

Founded by Christine Linton

Chris is a highly experienced business and technology lawyer, recognised for her ability to guide complex, high-value transactions and regulatory challenges with clarity and precision. She has held Partner roles at MinterEllison and Duncan Cotterill, having built her international credentials as a cross-border finance and M&A specialist with the Magic Circle firm Linklaters in London.

We act as a guiding light for our clients, offering clarity, support, and practical, commercially focused advice. Whether navigating a tough negotiation, a complex transaction, or a governance challenge, we simplify complexity to help clients make smart, strategic decisions.

Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

We leverage strategic negotiation techniques and deep legal expertise to navigate complex conflicts.

Start-ups

To make it easier for entrepreneurs to get started the right way, we’ve developed a comprehensive and cost-effective Start-up Pack.

Governance

Regulatory compliance advice and alignment with international best practice.

LLOYD KAVANAGH

Formerly General Counsel, New Zealand Milk Limited

Chris Linton is an outstanding IT and communications lawyer. Uniquely, she brings together a high level of technical understanding, strong legal ability, and value-adding commercial input.
When you are looking for outstanding external legal advice, you seek out highly qualified technical specialists who also have the business acumen to work with your own business people. Lawyers who combine those skills are rare – Chris Linton is one of very few.

Formerly to Former

Formerly General Counsel, New Zealand Milk Limited

Chris Linton has been outstanding, as both the primary legal advisor and the engagement lead. Chris has always gone the extra mile to ensure that the initiative is at all times on a sound legal footing, including proactively advising on industry developments that present either risk or opportunity.

Michael Foley

GSN Programme Manager, State Services Commission

The service delivered was … of the highest quality, including meeting the rigours of public sector scrutiny. We have been particularly impressed with, and appreciative of, [the firm’s] ability and willingness to be responsive to often unreasonable timeline demands driven by public sector decision-making processes

All initial consultations are complimentary