McCaw Lewis has a long and honourable history in the Waikato region. Our clients are good tāngata who deserve great support and advice.
At McCaw Lewis our clients are more than business partners. They are whānau. We have served the Waikato community for over 100 years and understand the importance of excellence in legal services and easily-understood legal advice.
We offer a comprehensive suite of legal services with a focus on commercial, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, property, dispute resolution, asset planning, environmental/natural resources, workplace law and Māori land.
Our purpose is to add value to our clients and their communities by enhancing the collective economic, social, cultural, environmental, and spiritual good. Treating clients with compassion and respect, and delivering clear and easily understood legal advice, is paramount to us. We successfully balance Māori tikanga with mainstream values and traditions - because we believe that the good of the people is the greatest law.
Our clients are good people who deserve great support and advice. They are individuals and families, companies and trusts, charities, hapū and iwi. We pride ourselves in caring for our clients, making their lives easier through the long-standing relationships we build with them.
Founded in 1919
50 people in their team
Our Commercial Team is well-known for its experience, technical skills, and practical advice. We work with large and small businesses on a range of opportunities and problems, including many of the region’s most prominent transactions and deals.
Our Commercial Team works closely with our Māori Legal Team to support post-settlement governance entities in their administration of property and commercial interests.
In the field of property law, even matters that appear straightforward can prove complex. Our specialist Property Team can assist on all property matters, from the sale and purchase of a house through to complex unit title subdivisions, and opinions on resource management and unit title matters.
Disputes arise in all sorts of situations, from business dealings to insurance, from family matters to property.
Our dispute resolution lawyers provide effective advocacy and support in all disputes, including before various courts and tribunals.
Our clients benefit from considered advice on the most effective dispute resolution process to meet your needs, backed up by support and advocacy to deliver a practical and cost-effective outcome. Our team of experts have long-standing relationships with senior barristers.
Our team of experts can help with a range of workplace matters, from advice on how to prepare individual employment agreements and HR policies through to dispute resolution via negotiations, formal mediation or proceedings before the Employment Relations Authority or Court. Our focus is on ensuring that we work with clients so that all documents are consistent with your approach to business, whilst also protecting you from potential legal risks down the track.
