We assist our clients to keep ahead of regulatory change to maximise opportunities and to address key regulatory and compliance risks. With a multi-specialist team, working with subject matter expects, we are able to identify trends and themes across different industries, regulators and regulatory frameworks.
We are highly experienced in assisting clients with the full range of their CRC needs, including:
- Preparing for and submitting on upcoming regulatory change.
- Designing comprehensive compliance and risk management programmes.
- Structuring commercial partnerships and negotiating commercial contracts to allocate regulatory obligations and leverage opportunities (for example, data sharing).
- Engaging with regulators on new products and to clarify obligations, as well as in response to complaints and investigations.
- Responding to compliance issues and assisting with pro-active reporting of breaches, including mandatory breach notification under the Privacy Act.
- Advising on emerging technology and regulation (such as ESG, payments and modern slavery).
- Training in house legal and operational teams on practical aspects of regulatory compliance, updates on new case law, and enforcement trends.
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Testimonials
Our CRC team is led by Laura Littlewood and Richard Massey, together with subject matter experts.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 recommend Laura Littlewood as a leading technology lawyer in New Zealand, described by clients as "invaluable" for their business, “a pleasure to deal with” and "skilled in providing commercial, practical outcomes and advice, particularly in relation to digital strategies, innovations and disruptive technologies." Laura Littlewood is recognised for privacy and data security law in Best Lawyers 2022, and in the NZ Lawyer Elite Women 2021.
Richard Massey is described in NZ Lawyer as “an expert in consumer law matters and regulatory investigations" with “a strong reputation as a trusted advisor.” In The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021, a client recommended Richard for his "ability to digest complicated matters quickly to help problem solve” and “clear and pragmatic advice.” He was described in a previous edition as having “an in-depth knowledge of the law" and was recognised in NZ Lawyer's inaugural 'Rising Stars' list.