Kāhui Legal has recognised expertise in advising on the establishment of post-settlement governance entities and associated structures to receive and manage Treaty of Waitangi settlement assets.

We also advise on the establishment and ongoing operation of a range of legal structures, including limited partnerships, joint ventures, companies, trusts and statutory entities.

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Recent experience

  • Advised numerous iwi on the establishment of a post-settlement governance entity to receive Treaty of Waitangi settlement assets
  • Advised on the establishment of numerous mandated iwi organisations to comply with the requirements of the Māori Fisheries Act 2004
  • Advised on the establishment of a limited partnership to bid for the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative
  • Advised a number of iwi organisations on a fisheries collective partnership, including the establishment of a number of limited partnerships
  • Advised on the participation of iwi entities in a limited partnership arrangement for forestry purposes
  • Advised on the establishment of a limited partnership for the collective utilisation of Māori land
  • Advised on the establishment of numerous limited partnerships to acquire surplus Crown assets
  • Advised on the establishment of numerous limited partnerships and acquire farms, businesses and other commercial assets
  • Advised on the review of various governance structures, including in relation to post-settlement governance entities and major Māori land trusts