Australia/New Zealand/ Oceania Member Firm

Australia and New Zealand are attractive markets for businesses in a variety of industries.

Australia is resource-rich and home to many businesses in the mining, energy, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. In addition to the resources sector, it has one of the highest levels of economic growth among the major advanced countries in a wide range of fields. Their booming industries include financial services, education, food, agriculture, automobiles, machinery and real estate. Australians also have a relatively high level of disposable income. Similarly, New Zealand’s stable and healthy economy provide an environment conducive to business – and it is not uncommon to see global businesses and Japanese companies operating in both New Zealand and Australia.

Beyond the economic opportunities, the legal and political systems in the Australia-New Zealand region provide an environment that is conducive to business. Political stability, transparent laws, a common law judicial system and relatively relaxed laws on foreign capital have combined with bold reforms in recent years directed at deregulation, market liberalisation, and privatisation of public organizations to further boost domestic and international investment. A large number of global companies and Japanese companies manage their operations in Australia and New Zealand through headquarters in Tokyo and Singapore.

The member firm of One Asia Lawyers in Australia and New Zealand is LegalVision. LegalVision is an award-winning full-service commercial law firm that assists businesses, startups and corporates across Australia and New Zealand.

The One Asia Lawyers network brings together experienced and specialist Australian and New Zealand lawyers with Japanese lawyers qualified in common law jurisdictions to provide exemplar advice for companies entering Australia and New Zealand.