Our Story
My Commercial Lawyer brings a fresh approach to legal services. We understand that your business is an integral part of your life and financial well-being. We help mitigate your commercial and legal risk in your business, so you know the details in your matter are accurate and legal. It is our mission to be ahead of the field. We achieve this by delivering high-quality services in our areas of practice.
At the heart of our practice is a close-knit team united by our privilege and passion for practising the law. We pride ourselves on our approach, fresh perspectives, attention to detail, effective communication, integrity, honesty, and legal work experience, which enable us to form great working relationships with our clients that set us apart.
If that is not enough reasons, see below why you should choose us as your number one legal service provider in corporate and commercial law.
Why Choose Us
We generate success, trust and confidence.
We listen and provide you with a talented and experienced lawyer.
We are client driven and focused on the outcomes and objectives important to you.
We guarantee the integrity and professionalism of our work.
We pride ourselves on our due diligence, drafting and negotiation skills.
We are clear on time frames and what the legal process will involve.
We are organised and methodical in our approach.
Readily available access to us using web conferencing and secure cloud-based technology.
Barrister and Solicitor
Moran Legal Services Limited
My Commercial Lawyer is the trading name of the legal practice operated by Moran Legal Services Limited (“MLS”). Alister Moran and James Moran are the principals and are responsible for the operation of MLS. James Moran is the lead provider of MLS’s commercial law practice.
James Moran
James’s experience comes from his time working at a prominent commercial law firm in Tauranga and his multiple secondments to a publicly listed company. His ability to understand commercial versus legal reality financially assists his clients, including his understanding of numbers, finance, business strategy and financial reporting, which sets James apart from other lawyers.
James attended Sacred Heart College (Auckland) before commencing his tertiary education to become a Chartered Accountant at the University of Otago. Realising he enjoyed studying business law papers at the University of Otago as part of his accounting degree, as did his twin brother, Alister Moran, he continued his studies in law, where he graduated with an honours degree at the University of Waikato.
Education
LLB (Hons), BCOM, Dip Grad (major in accounting)
Membership
New Zealand Law Society
The Law Association of New Zealand