Miller Poulgrain is a long standing law firm based in Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula, recognized for practical, client focused legal services across real estate, family and business matters. Since 1869 the firm has served generations of local families and businesses with deep local knowledge and a reputation for thorough, outcome driven representation.

Over more than 150 years the firm has built a strong reputation for enduring client relationships and clear, practical guidance. The partnership of Rodney Poulgrain, Graeme Beagley and Maree Hayward along with an experienced team delivers accessible, responsive service tailored to each matter, from real estate transactions to family disputes and commercial matters.

Miller Poulgrain emphasizes a proactive client service approach, combining local knowledge with high professional standards. The firm works closely with local real estate agents, handles estate and will administration with care and provides corporate and private legal support that focuses on practical outcomes for individuals, families and businesses.

About Miller Poulgrain

Founded in 1869


Practice areas
Real Estate
Family
Private Client
Corporate & Commercial

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Miller Poulgrain assists with residential and rural real estate transactions, including drafting and reviewing contracts, conveyancing, due diligence, and coordinating with local agents to ensure a smooth transfer and compliance with New Zealand law.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Family

Miller Poulgrain handles civil and family law matters including relationship property, care of children, protection orders, and dissolution of marriage, with a focus on early advisory, negotiation, and effective advocacy in District Court or Family Court as appropriate.
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

Private Client

Miller Poulgrain provides estate planning and administration services including wills, estate administration, trusts, and enduring powers of attorney, guiding executors and beneficiaries through grants of administration and distributions.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

Corporate & Commercial

Miller Poulgrain offers commercial and business services including buying and selling a business, advising on company structures, partnerships and trusts, and asset protection strategies to safeguard client interests.
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