About Us

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.

About McCaw Lewis Lawyers

Founded in 1919

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
Māori
English

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Practice areas

Business

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.

Employer
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Banking & Finance

Tax Increment Financing
Financial Services Regulation
Investment
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Funds & Asset Management

Energy, Environment & ESG

Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Corporate & Commercial

Government Relations & Lobbying
International Trade Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Business Registration
Contract
Franchising
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance

Real Estate

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.

Natural Resources
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

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. 

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Restructuring & Insolvency
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation

Employment & Labor

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.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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