Foley Douglas is a Hamilton-based law firm delivering practical and results oriented legal solutions for individuals and organisations across New Zealand. Formed from iCLAW and rebranded in 2025, the firm combines the leadership of Aasha Foley and Sam Douglas with a people-first approach to legal service. The team brings a mix of corporate, commercial and private client experience to support clients through property, business and lifestyle matters.

Foley Douglas emphasises collaborative client service and plain language communication. The firm positions itself as modern, practical and responsive, focusing on understanding client goals and delivering clear, actionable advice rather than jargon or unnecessary complexity.

The practice areas covered include Real Estate, Corporate & Commercial, Private Client, Employment & Labor and Intellectual Property, enabling the firm to handle property transactions and conveyancing, governance and contracts, trusts and estate planning, employment matters and intellectual property strategy and exploitation for clients across Waikato and beyond.

About Foley Douglas

Founded in 2017

26 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Private Client
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Foley Douglas assists with property transactions and conveyancing for buyers and sellers, guiding clients through due diligence, title transfers and settlement, and coordinating with lenders and other parties to keep deals on track. The team also works on land development projects, providing practical guidance on regulatory requirements and timely delivery of contractual milestones.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

The firm assists with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, governance arrangements, and corporate structuring, and supports clients through business sales and acquisitions, capital raising and financing considerations, with a focus on risk management and clear commercial outcomes.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Private Client

Foley Douglas provides trusts, asset protection, estate planning and administration services for individuals and families, including wills and succession planning, to help clients manage wealth and ensure orderly transfer of assets.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

Employment & Labor

Employment and people management services include contract review and drafting, policy development, HR compliance, and representation in workplace matters, with a focus on practical guidance that supports business operations and protects employee and employer interests.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

Foley Douglas assists with the commercialisation of intellectual property, offering IP strategy development, protection, licensing and exploitation of IP assets to help clients realise value from their innovations.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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