Lewis is a trusted advisor to the rural community. With deep industry knowledge across farming, horticulture and forestry, generations of clients have sought and continue to seek Lewis advice on matters relating to their farms, horticultural operations and forests. That tradition continues today with a new generation of lawyers providing rural clients with practical and knowledgeable advice which reflects the current economic, regulatory and market environments faced by the agricultural, horticultural and forestry industries. Our Services include:
Agribusiness
Farm sales and acquisitions
Farm leasing
Easements
Financing/refinancing and other funding arrangements
Sharemilking agreements
Management agreements
Farming securities
Farming disputes and arbitration
Resource Management issues and consent
Environmental compliance
Dealing with cooperatives
Strategic business planning and structuring
Joint ventures and limited and general partnerships
Syndicated investment
Advice on ownership structures
Tax
Grazing agreements
Forestry
Forestry rights and licenses
Sale and purchase agreements
Forestry management agreements
Roading and access agreements
Log sale agreements
Harvesting and marketing agreements
Overseas investment approval
Funding arrangements
Syndication
Resource Management issues and consents
Environmental compliance