Langley Twigg Law is a Hawke's Bay law firm with offices in Napier and Havelock North, offering property, commercial, estates and resource management services across New Zealand. The practice maintains a broad general practice model with named partners, solicitors and legal executives who handle matters for individuals, rural clients and businesses from first contact through to completion.

The firm traces its Napier origins back to 1864 and combines long local experience with contemporary practice methods. Its work spans conveyancing and rural property matters, commercial and company law, wills and trust work, resource management and dispute resolution, reflecting deep regional knowledge and capacity to act for clients in local and national matters.

Langley Twigg prioritises clear communication and practical solutions, providing accessible client service through seaside and Havelock North offices, membership of the Lawlink network and use of modern communications. The firm emphasises approachable client relationships, straightforward advice and efficient management of transactions, disputes and estate matters.

About Langley Twigg Law

Founded in 1864

25 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Private Client
Lawsuits & Disputes
Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Provides conveyancing and property law services for residential, commercial and rural transactions, handling purchase and sale agreements, title matters, settlement processes and advice on subdivision and Māori land issues to ensure property transactions proceed efficiently and with clear title protection.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

Advises businesses on company and commercial matters including contract drafting and review, shareholder and governance arrangements, compliance with the Companies Act, business structuring, mergers and acquisitions and tailored commercial solutions that support clients' operational and strategic goals.
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

Delivers wills, trusts and estate administration services including will drafting, trust establishment and administration, probate and executor support, and practical estate planning advice to protect assets, manage succession and assist families and executors through estate processes.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Handles dispute resolution across mediation, arbitration and court litigation with experience in commercial disputes, property and resource consent conflicts and family and employment-related proceedings, focusing on early cost-effective resolution and robust advocacy when litigation is required.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Energy, Environment & ESG

Advises on resource management and environmental planning matters including resource consent applications, compliance with local government processes and planning law, and representation in consent hearings and related disputes to help clients secure approvals and manage environmental risk.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law