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Commercial Law

Commercial law isn't just about contracts and compliance—it’s about powering your business to thrive. From supply agreements to regulatory risk and everything in between, we bring together deep legal knowledge and commercial insight so you can build relationships, manage obligations, and seize opportunities.

Beacon Law provides customised commercial legal services in Auckland, delivering solutions that empower businesses of any size, including start-ups and early-stage companies, to manage essential contracts, supply chains, and commercial relationships. Our legal services are designed to give you certainty, protect your business, and enable growth.
Commercial Agreements
We specialise in drafting and negotiating sophisticated contracts, including distribution, supply, and service agreements—critical frameworks that support and drive business operations.
IP Structuring
We aid clients in protecting and commercialising their IP assets through licensing and technology law, including blockchain and fintech transfer agreements, ensuring their innovations are safeguarded.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation
We help our clients navigate the regulatory landscape, assisting with compliance and managing associated risks.
Financing and Capital Raising
We advise on funding arrangements, shareholder and subscription agreements, and capital raising transactions, helping businesses secure investment while protecting their legal and commercial interests.
Compliance with Competition Law
Our services ensure businesses adhere to competition laws and trade practices, fostering fair market practices and enhancing brand reputation.

Experience Includes

SWASHPUMP TECHNOLOGIES

Advising SwashPump Technologies on global licensing arrangements with international partners.

STEELSERIES A/S

Supporting SteelSeries A/S in managing their New Zealand operations.

FONTERRA

Negotiating strategic alliances and agreements for Fonterra’s Jedi Programme, optimising their global ERP implementation.
All initial consultations are complimentary
We believe you should be able to discuss your needs before committing to legal fees. That’s why our initial meetings on new matters are complimentary.
Once we’ve talked through your situation, we’ll outline a clear way forward and provide a transparent estimate of any costs involved.

    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

    Technology Advice
    Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
    Five Essential Contracts for Growth