Services
Independent legal advisory services
I provide independent legal advisory services for organisations, counsel, and individuals who require clear, well-reasoned legal analysis and practical guidance on complex or sensitive issues.
My advisory work is focused on helping clients understand risk, options, and consequences — whether in anticipation of a dispute, alongside ongoing proceedings, or as part of broader governance and decision-making processes.
When advisory services are engaged
Clients typically engage me where:
- The issues are complex, novel, or high-risk
- Independent judgement is required
- Decisions need to be supported by careful legal reasoning
- Internal or external stakeholders require clarity and assurance
My role is to provide thoughtful, objective analysis that assists informed decision-making, rather than advocacy.
Scope of advisory work
My legal advisory services include:
- Independent legal opinions
- Risk assessment and issue analysis
- Strategic advice in anticipation of disputes
- Advisory support alongside arbitration, mediation, or litigation
- Review and analysis of contractual, regulatory, or procedural issues
I work across a broad range of commercial and civil contexts, including technology, manufacturing, agribusiness, professional services, and organisational governance.
A practical, independent perspective
With a background in litigation, prosecution, and alternative dispute resolution, I bring a practical understanding of how legal issues unfold in real-world settings.
This experience allows me to:
- Identify risks that may not be immediately apparent
- Assess arguments and evidence realistically
- Provide advice that is grounded in both law and practice
- Avoid unnecessary complexity or over-engineering
My focus is always on clarity, proportion, and usefulness.
Relationship to dispute resolution work
My legal advisory services tend to concern potential liability, but they may be provided pre-emptively or otherwise independently of any dispute resolution process.
Where appropriate, advisory work can assist:
- Early resolution of emerging issues
- Legal compliance in system designs
- Informed risk management decisions
Delivery and confidentiality
Where appropriate, advisory work may be delivered remotely via secure video-conferencing and written opinion, allowing flexibility and efficiency.
All advisory engagements are conducted on a confidential basis, with clear terms regarding scope, independence, and conflicts.
Professional integrity
I undertake advisory work with a strong emphasis on independence, ethical clarity, and transparency. I do not accept instructions that would compromise my neutrality in other roles.
Clients can expect careful analysis, clear communication, and advice that can be relied upon.
Enquiries
If you are considering independent legal advisory services and would like to discuss scope or suitability, you are welcome to make contact.
Email: martin@martindillon.nz
Phone: +64 21 144 0486