about us
advisme is a legal solution designed for smes, powered by leading law firm tompkins wake.
Recognised as a leading law firm in Asia Pacific, Tompkins Wake has more than 100 legal specialists and over 200 staff. Our expertise and specialisation coupled with our innovative business healthcheck and smart legal templates, give SMEs access to the right support to strengthen and grow their business.
SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) comprise over 97% of businesses in New Zealand.
97%
how it works
SMEs need efficient, cost-certain legal services, and advisme simplifies access to expert legal assistance. Our free business health check quickly identifies legal risks and provides clear recommendations, allowing our team to develop strategies for business growth. After the health check, we offer a free 30-minute consultation with a senior lawyer to review results and discuss strategy. We can include your other trusted advisors and our network of banking, tax, and accounting professionals to ensure comprehensive advice.
New Zealand smes employ over 584,000 people. that’s 30% of the entire workforce.
584,000
our areas of expertise INCLUDE:
Creating a business, structuring, trusts and asset protection
Banking and other funding arrangements
Shareholders’ agreements, shareholder loans and subscriptions
Governance and strategy
Terms of trade, service, supply, procurement, manufacturing and distribution agreements and other usual business contracts
Website terms, privacy policies and disclaimers
Employment contracts, incentives, policies, procedures and disputes
Independent contractor arrangements
Health and safety
Leasing
Residential property transactions, developments and subdivisions
Trademarks, licencing, branding and brand strategy
Sale and purchase of businesses and shares
Succession and exit
Dealing with businesses in distress
Disputes