Chen Legal/also trading as Sentinel Lawyers

Chen Legal is an Auckland-based New Zealand law firm with satellite offices in Shanghai and Brisbane. Founded in 2019 by David Chen, the firm specialises in immigration, conveyancing and property law, family law, trusts and asset planning, and company and commercial matters. The firm serves individual and business clients across New Zealand and provides services tailored to New Zealanders residing in Australia and China.

Chen Legal has built a strong connection with the North Shore and migrant communities, cultivating a reputation for practical legal support for Chinese and local clients. The team includes solicitors and advisers admitted in New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong and offers multilingual capability to assist clients across cultural and jurisdictional boundaries.

The firm emphasises bridging legal and cultural gaps to reduce complexity for clients, focusing on clear communication, cost-effective solutions and careful asset protection. Chen Legal combines transactional experience in property and commercial matters with family, immigration and estate planning services to provide integrated legal support designed to give clients confidence and peace of mind.