MARITIME LAW SPECIALISTS
Dawson & Associates has provided practical specialist maritime legal services to clients throughout New Zealand and internationally since 2007.
Dawson & Associates has provided practical specialist maritime legal services to clients throughout New Zealand and internationally since 2007.
With over 3 decades of experience, we understand the local and international complexities of maritime and fisheries law and are recognised as leading maritime lawyers in New Zealand.
We work with our clients to deliver practical solutions, and our knowledge and experience ensures we deliver value to our clients.
Our expertise comes from being maritime specialists, which means we practice what we do best, every day.
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Our team understand maritime and marine issues.
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Nelson based, but working with clients in New Zealand and around the world, we welcome your enquiry.
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We provide practical and trusted advice to marine businesses and individuals.
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We know the marine environment and apply this knowledge to our work.
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We reinvest in our community and our environment.
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Congratulations to Peter Dawson for coming 2nd in his age category in the Queen and King of the Bay Surfski Race on the weekend.
Maritime New Zealand have indicated that a full operational watch by sight and sound will no longer be required for vessels at anchor, a reversal of their earlier position on watchkeeping.
We wish you a happy and festive Christmas and New Year.
The NZ Marine 2023 survey results show that the marine industry is now worth $3 billion annually to the New Zealand economy.