Sarah Churstain

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About Sarah Churstain

I am a corporate, commercial and construction law specialist, with a strong focus on commercial contracting and projects. I act for private and public sector clients on a broad range of corporate, commercial and construction matters, with a particular focus in aviation, construction, and government. I regularly advise clients in the following areas: • Corporate and commercial law, contracting, governance, lending & finance • Business and corporate restructuring, including mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures • Commercial property, including commercial leasing • Commercial relationships, resolution of commercial disputes • Construction contract and infrastructure project matters, including advice on all aspects of solar farms developments • Intellectual property • Franchises I am also an active member of the NZ Law Society Property Section, the NZ Law Society Property Law Reform Committee, the Society of Construction Law, and the New Zealand Airports Association, and a past Senior Council Panelist for Accident Compensation Corporation. In 2020, I was recognised in NZ Lawyer's inaugural 'Rising Stars’ list which included up-and-coming stars in the legal profession who are committed to making a difference.