Chen Palmer is the only specialist Public Law firm in New Zealand and has its roots in the North American model of the 'Washington law firm'.  The firm has developed a unique approach to problem diagnosis and problem solving tailored to the New Zealand legal and political environment.

We are public Trouble Shooters.  Many of our instructions are to fix difficult legal problems with a Government/Regulatory/Law Reform interface or component.

In addition to providing the highest quality legal advice, we provide policy, legislation and strategic advice that is informed by a detailed knowledge and understanding of Government processes and how Government works.

We are excellent strategists.  We know how to best achieve regulatory and public law outcomes.

We also have an active litigation practice, because at times, litigation is a critical public law tool in advancing our clients' interests, and getting agreement to a non-litigation resolution of problems.

It is this combination of skills together with almost 14 plus years working at the interface of government and business, that uniquely equips Chen Palmer to provide advice that is both intellectually sound and a pragmatic aid to business decision-making.