About Us at Marks & Worth Law

Enduring Powers of Attorney Enduring Powers of Attorney

It's a no brainer

We have a simple process to create your own enduring powers of attorney. No waiting, no travelling, no unnecessary appointments or time restrictions.

Contact us to get started now making your EPoAs just the way you want them and we’ll make sure its fit for purpose and certify them to make them legal when you’re done.

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Elder Law Elder Law

You’re only as old as you feel

No matter how good you feel, the time will come when you may need someone who specialises in “Law for Seniors”. Luckily for you, that’s us. Our services include:

Advice on buying a unit in a Retirement Village
Advice on Rest Home Care Subsidies
PPPR Applications
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)
Making a Will
Forming a Trust

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Intellectual Property Intellectual Property

Everyone wants to steal my brilliant idea.

Well you’ve come to the right place, because Marks & Worth Lawyers happens to be one of New Zealand’s leading intellectual property firms. We can advise you on whether your brilliant idea is capable of being protected. Talk to us about the following:

Fair Trading Act
Trademarks
Copyright Issues
Licensing
Domain Names and Internet
Design Registration
Franchising
Websites

Employment Employment

Whenever we employ anyone, we’re just glad we’re lawyers.

And you will be too, because employment law is one of the things we’re very good at. Our services include:

Preparing/Reviewing Employment Contracts and Employment Policies
Advising on Performance/Disciplinary Issues
Mediation and Hearings

We will also ensure your employment agreements are up to scratch. And if you are an employee, fear not, we are happy to advise you too.

Property Property

Monopoly. Without the Go To Jail bit.

Whether you’re about to step on the first rung of the property ladder, you’re on your third investment property or your tenth development, we can help. Come and see us about:

Buying and Selling a House
Commercial Property
Leasing
Subdivision
Resource Consents

Commercial Commercial

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about corporate structure but were too disinterested to ask.

Thankfully, there are some people who find all that pesky corporate structure and the paperwork that goes with it interesting and exciting. In fact, for some at Marks & Worth Lawyers, it’s our version of Base Jumping. We can advise you on:

Starting a Business
Your Business Structure
Incorporating a Company
Shareholder Agreements
Preparing and Reviewing Business Contracts
Terms of Trade
Buying and Selling a Business

We will also provide a seamless service in structuring your personal affairs to protect you and your family from the legitimate risks of doing business.

Private Client Private Client

Stuff John Grisham never writes about.

Sometimes law is just about making sure all the “I”s are dotted, the “t”s crossed and the bums are covered. And you won’t find more fastidious dotters and crossers than you will at Marks & Worth Lawyers. So come and see us if you need any of the following:

Buying and Selling a House
Forming a Trust
Making a Will
Administering Estates
Your Consumer Rights
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)

Relationship Property Relationship Property

Information Technology Information Technology

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Overseas Investment Overseas Investment

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has come up in Nigeria

Investing overseas is not for the faint of heart, but investing in New Zealand is a different matter. If you are an overseas person and want to invest here or just have your little piece of paradise, we can help you negotiate the red tape. We can provide the following services:

Advice to Developers on Structure of Subdivisions
Advice on Requirements of Overseas Investment Act
Consent Applications and Exemptions
Liaison with Overseas Investment Office

Funding Your Business Funding Your Business

Structuring Your Business Structuring Your Business

About Us The only bit that’s all about us

The first thing you should know about Marks & Worth is that there’s no-one by the name of Marks, and no-one called Worth. Those are just names we made up so that no one partner would seem any more important than the other. No, its not very Denny Crane, we know. But we try to look at things through the eyes of our clients.

That said, before entrusting us to look after you, you’ll probably want to know a thing or two about us

We are a Dunedin-based firm with clients located all over New Zealand and throughout the world.

Our reason for being is to protect our clients’ interests, providing quality legal advice and services for a price that represents fair value to both parties.

We believe relationships matter more than anything, and enjoy getting to know our clients and understanding their needs and their businesses. The fact that most of our business comes via word of mouth would suggest that this belief is well-founded.