Hill Lee & Scott

Christchurch, New Zealand

Hill Lee & Scott is a Christchurch based, third generation law firm that provides legal services for individuals and their businesses. The firm is known for working closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances and tailor advice to their specific needs.

In 2025, MacLean & Associates merged with Hill Lee & Scott, expanding the firm's Canterbury presence and broadening its capability across property, corporate and commercial matters, farming and rural advice, and family law. The team combines long-standing local insight with the experience of a merged practice to deliver practical, results-oriented solutions.

Hill Lee & Scott emphasises client care and clear information. The firm aims to provide honest, plain language guidance and flexible access to its lawyers, ensuring clients feel supported throughout their legal matters.

About Hill Lee & Scott

Founded in 1988

12 people in their team

Practice areas

Real Estate

Corporate & Commercial

Employment & Labor

Family

Languages spoken

English

Be the first to review

ASK A FREE QUESTION

Free • Anonymous • Expert Lawyers

Need Personal Legal Help?

Connect with experienced lawyers in your area for personalized advice on your specific situation.

No obligation to hire. 100% free service.

Practice areas

Real Estate

Hill Lee & Scott advise on residential property transactions from contract formation and due diligence through to settlement, recognizing that a home is a major asset and providing clear guidance at each stage to help clients complete property transactions smoothly.

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

Hill Lee & Scott provide targeted corporate and commercial counsel for businesses, including starting and structuring new ventures, buying or selling businesses, commercial property matters and general corporate and commercial law, with a focus on practical, results-oriented guidance.

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

Employment & Labor

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

Family

Relationship property law is complex and ever changing; Hill Lee & Scott can advise on asset rights, protection and disputes when entering a new relationship, separating, or determining rights to a partner's assets.

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

Similar lawyers in Christchurch

Saunders & Co Lawyers

Christchurch, New Zealand

Founded in 1922

200 people in their team

Māori

English

SAUNDERS & CO IS A FIRM OF CHRISTCHURCH LAWYERS EXPERIENCED IN COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATE MATTERS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, LITIGATION, IMMIGRATION, FAMILY, CRIMINAL , TAX, RESOURCE MANGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.Our Christchurch law firm office is divided into teams.The...

View profile

Cavell Leitch

Christchurch, New Zealand

Founded in 1923

200 people in their team

Māori

English

Cavell Leitch is a Christchurch based law firm that is here to help our clients, not make it harder. Since the firm was founded in 1923, the firm’s guiding values have remained the same: we provide our clients with clear advice and great service.As we head into our second century in business,...

View profile

O'Malleys Lawyers

Christchurch, New Zealand

Founded in 2000

10 people in their team

Māori

English

Fees / Sample Terms of EngagementOur lawyers may charge an hourly rate or a fixed fee, dependent upon such factors (among others) as their level of experience, the nature of the work undertaken and the level of complexity of the matter. Where appropriate, applications for Legal Aid can be made....

View profile