Kilian & Associates specialise in taxation, corporate & commercial
restructuring, and civil & criminal litigation law.

Our firm has a wealth of expertise in advising and acting for individuals, businesses and large corporations on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Taxation


Our unique knowledge and experience in the tax arena allows us to assist our clients through the complex, often multi-jurisdictional and technical world of tax. This can range from structural advice, assisting with questions, queries or an audit to dispute... Read more

Business Restructuring


We provide clear and realistic advice with tailored solutions on all insolvency & business restructuring matters. Our approach is focused on delivering technical expertise with the pragmatism to achieve our clients' commercial objectives. We advise receivers... Read more

Civil Litigation


Our approach is to manage disputes in a commercial and cost-effective way to achieve your objectives as the client. This includes exploring settlement options and other dispute resolution methods when appropriate. We seek to identify key issues early... Read more

Criminal Litigation


Kilian & Associates has a strong presence in the High Court and all District Courts. We act in both privately funded and legal aid cases. We are categorised at the top level (category 4) for criminal cases. For Legal Aid, cases that categorised as PAL 3 or 4 can... Read more

About Us

Kilian & Associates is a boutique law firm with its main office located in Auckland (New Zealand) and a branch in Tauranga, specialising in litigation, tax, and corporate and commercial restructuring law. The firm has a wealth of expertise in advising and acting for individuals, businesses and large corporations on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Our firm operates through digital systems which allows us to have a client base stretch throughout New Zealand and globally.

We are committed to:

  • Understanding the concerns and objectives of our clients;
  • Providing concise and responsive pragmatic and strategic advice to our clients; and
  • Achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.

Having come from legal practice at a top-tier law firm, having a managerial position in a government department, and working on complex disputes, we pride ourselves on being able to provide high quality legal services on a flexible, efficient and cost-effective basis.

It is this quality and value that has enabled us to develop strong and ongoing relationships with many of our clients.

We talk through issues, we listen carefully, and we keep listening. We focus on achieving the best results while providing a personalised service.

When you place your case in the hands of our firm, you are placing your case in the hands of professionals who are committed to achieving the best possible outcome.

- Shane Kilian

Barrister & Solicitor at Kilian & Associates

*Please note that consults will be triaged and will depend on our capacity.

What our clients share about their experience with us...

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Experts in our field

We specialise in taxation, corporate & commercial restructuring, and civil & criminal litigation law. If you or your business is facing a legal challenge, contact us today to arrange a free consultation.

*Please note that consults will be triaged and will depend on our capacity.

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