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Of course we can advise you on the major episodes in the life of a business, such as corporate structuring, merger, acquisition or a dispute, but that’s not all we do. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder, we advise you on the everyday issues that make your business tick, from bringing exciting new ideas to life, to navigating the challenges when things go wrong. Click the lifecycle below to find out more about how we help our clients at every stage of their journey.
R&D is an ongoing commitment for successful businesses. Our IP, commercial contracts and human resources experts advise on ways to maximise the value of intellectual assets while ensuring they are protected, now and in the future.
“We use CIE Legal for disputes because want the best of both worlds……..the comfort of knowing the resources are there, combined with a focused, personal service.”
CIE Legal’s “Lean ship” + straight talking gets results for Fonterra.
From facilities to I.T., supply chain management to workplace health and safety, running effective manufacturing sites is a complex business. We understand what it takes to manage a successful manufacturing operation and work with our clients every step of the way to help them achieve their aims.
“We use CIE Legal for disputes because want the best of both worlds……..the comfort of knowing the resources are there, combined with a focused, personal service.”
CIE Legal’s “Lean ship” + straight talking gets results for Fonterra.
In an increasingly complex communications environment, balancing legislative compliance with achieving maximum cut-through from promotional activities is a constant challenge. Our commercial team has a wealth of experience in advising the marketing departments of major international brands on how to get this balance right.
How Special Counsel Andrew Thompson got to the position where his client said “if I ever have to negotiate an agreement, I will always instruct him”.
Sponsorships and competition draws form an important part of this client’s promotional activities, with as many as 15 promotional campaigns running in any one year.
Often the unsung hero of business strategy, an effective approach to distribution can make the difference between success and failure. We advise on domestic and international distribution frameworks, with a particular expertise in franchising and retail networks.
“We use CIE Legal for disputes because want the best of both worlds……..the comfort of knowing the resources are there, combined with a focused, personal service.”
CIE Legal’s “Lean ship” + straight talking gets results for Fonterra.
With a greater number of retail sales channels, comes increasing complexity. In an environment where consumer purchasing behavior has changed significantly, we deploy a range of skills in technology law, commercial contracts, HR Law and real estate, to help ensure our clients’ ‘clicks’ and ‘bricks’ retail operations are a success.
How practical advice from Andrew Thompson helped deliver a significant project for Honda.
How Special Counsel Andrew Thompson got to the position where his client said “if I ever have to negotiate an agreement, I will always instruct him”.
Customer experience is an essential part of the success of any consumer business. We help clients establish frameworks that anticipate and address issues to avoid a crisis. When problems do occur with customers, we manage the situation pragmatically and constructively, knowing that we can deploy a robust approach to disputes, if they occur.
“We use CIE Legal for disputes because want the best of both worlds……..the comfort of knowing the resources are there, combined with a focused, personal service.”
CIE Legal’s “Lean ship” + straight talking gets results for Fonterra.
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