Mackenzie Elvin Law is a progressive Tauranga law firm operating across the wider Bay of Plenty.
The foundation of Mackenzie Elvin Law is based in a down-to-earth, and family-friendly approach.
In the early 80s, Fiona Mackenzie founded the firm with one thing in mind – to work with local families and businesses from her family home, providing expert legal advice while juggling motherhood.
Then, with husband Graeme Elvin, a commercial and trust law specialist, and Marcus Wilkins, an experienced property and agribusiness lawyer, this trio of partners built a reputation for excellent legal service. Forty years on, Mackenzie Elvin Law is still grounded in those values – and is still working from the original family home.
Along with Tom Elvin’s admission to the partnership in mid 2018 and Rebecca Savage, Thomas Refoy-Butler and Jason Bywater-Lutman in 2021, Mackenzie Elvin Law continues to grow in numbers and expertise. Their team now numbers over 30 and includes top lawyers with specialist and international experience.
The intention with which Fiona founded the firm continues. Working on your level. No egos. Walking with you. Providing expert legal guidance.
Whether you’re selling or purchasing a property or business, managing the intricacies of family trusts, navigating agri-business issues, working through the consequences of relationship breakdown or the death of a family member and associated inheritance issues, or needing strategic advice or Court representation, we’ve got the experience to help. No matter or conflict is too complex. And we’re grounded enough to bring a human understanding to your situation. People are at the heart of what we do. We’re straight-talkers. Our advice is clear and level-headed. No confusing lawyer speak, and no judgement either. And when you leave our home office, you should feel supported, and know where you stand.
Running a business? If so, you’ll know that dealing with legal matters can be complex and time consuming. And the last thing you need is legal issues hampering your growth.
Stay on top of your business's legal obligations and opportunities with help from our experienced commercial lawyers. We’ll provide you with the right advice at the right time. That way you can get on with growing your business.
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Dealing with the many employment law issues that arise in business or personal work situations can be tricky.
But a good employment lawyer can help you with drafting or reviewing employment agreements to ensure they meet your needs. They can also work through the employment dispute or personal grievance process and assist you to respond quickly and pragmatically in a variety of employment situations.
If you are an employer (or employee) and would like assistance in any area of employment law, we’re here to help.
Involved in a dispute or a potential dispute?
Whether your dispute is personal, business, or employment related, we can help. Our dispute resolution and litigation team expertly manage disputes, both through courtroom advocacy and litigation, and by way of negotiation and mediation.
At Mackenzie Elvin Law, we have a wealth of experience acting for clients in the Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, Family Court (including family protection, relationship property and trust matters) and specialist tribunals.
We also have expertise in the area of employment disputes. We recognise the importance of resolution of employment disputes in a timely and cost effective manner, whether acting for an employer or an employee and whether in the Employment Tribunal or the Employment Court.
As a firm, we endorse mediation as an effective dispute resolution model. Fiona Mackenzie is an experienced and respected mediator. Fiona is highly sought after for her skills in mediating disputes in a number of areas including family law, relationship property disputes and family protection and estate matters
“Sometimes disputes can’t be avoided — but they can be resolved. And there are many avenues for achieving that.”
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Getting legal advice today can save you time and money down the track, dealing with problems you didn’t see coming.
Services
Whatever your family law matter is, from contracting out agreements to parenting arrangements, child support or safety issues — our family law experts are here to help.
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Want to ensure your affairs are in order when you die?
A good estate plan will ensure that appropriate protections are in place for the administration of your assets after your death. We can help you set things up so that successive generations in your family benefit from your hard work and, in so doing, avoid some of the pitfalls in this area.
Good estate planning may be as simple as preparing a Will or involve more complex arrangements, including the establishment of Trusts. Working in conjunction with our experienced governance and succession team, your planning and forethought will help avoid conflict and ensure a smooth transition for everyone concerned.
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