Lawyers and advisers in Cook Islands
The Corporate INTL directory lists 3 experts in Cook Islands from 3 firms.
The most represented practice areas in Cook Islands are Family & Private Client and Full. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Heinz Matysik LLM, TEP
Heinz is a Cook Islander and Principal of the Cook Islands law firm Little & Matysik P.C. Before returning to the Cook Islands to live in 2009, Heinz worked as a lawyer in New Zealand and for a leading international US law firm, Shearman &…
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Michael B. Nelson
International Protector Services Ltd., IPS was created from the demands of clients, trust companies, attorneys and financial professional looking for learned and experienced representation in reformation of trusts to protect from attacks…
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Tina Pupuke Browne LLB
Tina is a Cook Islander who has practiced law since 1980. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Canterbury University in New Zealand in 1979 and was admitted to the New Zealand bar in 1980. Tina initially worked for Russell McVeagh…
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How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in Cook Islands?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Cook Islands, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in Cook Islands?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Cook Islands if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Cook Islands, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in Cook Islands, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in Cook Islands?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Cook Islands through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.