Cruickshank Pryde is a well established law firm serving the southern region of New Zealand with a history dating back to 1926. The firm brings together specialists in property, estate planning, rural and agribusiness, family law, commercial law, resource management, and employment law to deliver reliable, commercially minded advice. Clients benefit from a depth of experience and a practical approach that focuses on clear outcomes and long term relationships.

The firm operates across Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown and Christchurch, reflecting a regional footprint that supports individuals, families and local businesses. Cruickshank Pryde is recognized for prompt and efficient work at reasonable fees, and for a culture that treats every client as a priority while balancing legal obligations with personal and financial circumstances.

The client service model emphasizes direct access to the firm's experienced lawyers, supported by a skilled team to handle complex matters. The firm combines seasoned practitioners with younger solicitors to provide thoughtful, timely guidance and hands-on support across its core practice areas.

About Cruickshank Pryde

Founded in 1926


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Cruickshank Pryde offers experienced criminal defense counsel across the Southland region, advising clients from the initial investigation through to court proceedings. The team focuses on protecting clients' rights, building robust defences and working with prosecutors to achieve practical outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Extradition

Family

Cruickshank Pryde's family law team assists clients with separation, parenting arrangements and relationship property, providing confidential, practical guidance and support through negotiations, mediation and court processes to reach durable settlements.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Private Client

The private client practice covers wills, trusts, estate planning and elder law, focusing on orderly succession, asset protection and governance for families and individuals, with tailored plans and ongoing support across generations.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

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