Criminal Law & Civil Law

The law in New Zealand is divided into two broad parts – criminal law and civil law. Criminal law involves a contest in the courts between prosecutors and criminal defendants – those accused of offences. Civil disputes are contests over business or other matters between individual people or companies.

Gowing & Co Lawyers has an enviable reputation as vastly experienced and effective defence lawyers. If you find yourself charged with an offence Gowing & Co Lawyers should be the first phone call you make.

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