Fishing Law

We are well placed to offer advice on both contentious and non-contentious (commercial) aspects of fisheries law, as well as the legal issues arising from the crossover between the fisheries and maritime jurisdictions.

We advise on the following aspects of fishing law:

Contentious

• Fisheries defence
• Maritime New Zealand prosecutions
• Judicial review
• Vessel seizures, forfeiture and release

Non-contentious (commercial)

• Structuring sale and purchase of businesses, quota and ACE
• Catching, processing and commercial fishing agreements
• High Seas access rights and structures
• Risk management and compliance
• Company and business formation
• Joint venturing
• Asset protection structures

Contact Us

Contact Peter Dawson about any fishing law issues:

p +64 3 544 1967

e Peter Dawson

Our business hours are 8.30am to 5pm (New Zealand time).  Outside of business hours please contact Peter Dawson on +64 27 229 9624.