Heffernan Law Limited is a Northland based law firm formed by an amalgamation with Russell Manning & Associates in August 2021, continuing a long established local legal tradition. The practice focuses on property law, trust and estate matters, immigration law and disputes and litigation, delivering experienced advice to individuals and businesses across Northland.

The firm emphasises client service through a small, approachable team that provides direct access to senior advisers and flexible meeting options, including video-conference and in person appointments. A 15 minute free consultation is offered to discuss clients' objectives and outline next steps.

With dedicated capability in disputes and litigation, relationship property and private client matters, Heffernan Law combines local knowledge with practical guidance to help clients resolve matters efficiently and reduce legal risk.

About Heffernan Law

Founded in 2021

3 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Immigration
Lawsuits & Disputes
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Heffernan Law handles property transactions including residential conveyancing, commercial property and rural property matters, delivering clear guidance and efficient processes through a compact team that provides direct access to decision makers.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Immigration

The firm provides immigration law services for visas, residence permits and citizenship applications, guiding clients through New Zealand immigration requirements with practical advice and timely communication.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Lawsuits & Disputes

Heffernan Law develops disputes and litigation strategies to resolve issues, drawing on local knowledge and flexibility to suit client timelines while pursuing optimal outcomes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Private Client

The private client practice focuses on trust and estate law, including forming trusts, distributions from trusts, estate administration, wills, enduring powers of attorney and succession planning.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law