Litigation and dispute resolution lawyers

Pitt & Moore & your business

Helpful and strategic advice, strong advocacy and practical outcomes. Dispute resolution advice when your business faces risk, conflict or uncertainty. 

Commercial disputes can disrupt operations, strain relationships and affect long-term performance. Early, well-judged legal advice can prevent escalation, protect your position and preserve commercial value. 

At Pitt & Moore, our litigation and dispute resolution practice is led by lawyers who specialise in this field, providing clear, decisive litigation and dispute resolution advice for businesses across Nelson, Tasman and throughout New Zealand that is focused on practical outcomes aligned with your commercial objectives. 

Speak with our litigation team confidentially

If your business is facing a dispute, or you anticipate one may arise, timely advice can significantly strengthen your position. 

We are ready to assist with strategic assessment, risk management and confident representation. 

Contact us confidentially to discuss your situation

Commercial disputes we handle 

We act for businesses across a broad range of disputes, including: 

Every dispute is approached with a clear understanding of risk exposure, commercial impact and the wider strategic picture. 

A strategic approach to dispute resolution 

Not every dispute should proceed to court. Our first priority is understanding your objectives and identifying the most effective path forward. We’ll tell you early whether litigation is worth pursuing.  

We assist with: 

  • Early case assessment and risk analysis

  • Negotiation and without-prejudice discussions

  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution

  • Interim relief applications where necessary

  • Formal court proceedings where required 

Where resolution is possible, we pursue it efficiently. Where litigation is necessary, we act decisively and with a clear strategy. 

Protecting your business beyond the dispute

Disputes rarely sit in isolation. They often intersect with governance, employment, property, financing or regulatory obligations.

As a full-service firm, our litigation lawyers collaborate closely with our: 

Business structuring specialists Commercial contracts team Employment law advisers Commercial property law experts Overseas investment and regulatory specialists

This ensures coordinated advice across complex commercial matters. 

Why work with Pitt & Moore?

Commercially focused strategy.

We provide practical advice grounded in commercial reality, not unnecessary escalation. 

Clear and measured communication.

Disputes create uncertainty. We provide straightforward guidance on risks, options and likely outcomes. 

Strong regional presence, national capability.

With experience acting for businesses across Nelson, Tasman and throughout New Zealand, we deliver dependable representation where it matters. 

Speak with our litigation team

If your business is involved in a dispute or requires preventative advice, we are ready to assist with clear, strategic representation. 

Contact us confidentially to discuss your matter