Fees & retainers

Fees for advisory work

Informational starting fees for succession, governance, coaching, and ownership work. Formal quotes follow a complimentary introductory conversation.

Introductory conversation

A confidential 60-minute call or meeting to understand ownership, urgency, and whether we are the right advisors. No obligation to proceed.

Complimentary

Leadership succession advisory

Flagship engagement: readiness assessment, role design, family facilitation, and a written succession roadmap. Typical span 10–16 weeks.

From NZ$18,500

Family council & charter facilitation

Design and facilitation of family council meetings plus drafting of a family charter or ownership principles document.

From NZ$9,800

Next-generation readiness coaching

Six to ten one-to-one sessions with a designated successor, including practical assignments inside the firm.

From NZ$6,400

Ownership transition planning

Coordination of share-transfer conversations, valuation liaison, and buy-sell clarity. Legal drafting remains with your solicitor.

Quote based on scope

Quarterly retainer

Ongoing counsel for family councils already established — agenda design, meeting facilitation, and between-meeting calls.

From NZ$2,200 / quarter

What shapes a fee

Scope depends on the number of family members involved, whether work happens in Wellington or on-site elsewhere in New Zealand, and how much documentation already exists. Travel outside the Wellington region is charged at cost with prior agreement. A deposit of 30% confirms the start date; the balance is invoiced in stages tied to milestones we agree in writing.

These figures are informational. We do not process payments on this website. A formal letter of engagement sets the fee, inclusions, and cancellation terms before any paid work begins.