• Relationship Property

• Complex Estate Administration

• Estate disputes

• Property

• Asset Planning

• Elder law

• Employment

Craig has acted for:

• Couples who need assistance with planning and managing their assets under the Property (Relationships) Act, including documenting and advising on Contracting Out Agreements

• Clients with the division of their relationship property following a separation including all property aspects including refinancing

• Clients following the death of a relative, to secure probate (including the validation of wills in the High Court), and related administration

• Clients in resealing of probate in New Zealand and the United Kingdom

• Clients in the resolution of estate claims and disputes under Family Protection Act, Testamentary Promises Act and Property (Relationships) Act and equity

• Trust Disputes, including those which are in active litigation

• Clients in the sale and purchase of residential, lifestyle and commercial properties

• Estate planning for clients with business and / or complex asset holdings as well as complex wills and enduring powers of attorney

• Clients in securing orders appointing Property Managers and Welfare Guardians through the Family Court

• Clients in advising on occupation rights agreements

• Providing advice to clients on employment issues to assess how to resolve issues that have arisen in the work place or in the recruitment process

• Represented clients in District Court, High Court, Employment Relations Authority and Tenancy Tribunal in criminal and civil disputes

• Clients in the sale and purchase of small and medium sized businesses

• Trust compliance and administration

• Trustee of Ethical Education Trust (which is connected with Trade Aid New Zealand)

• Past Chair of Christchurch City Choir

• Past Treasurer of Family Support Agency