O'Neill Devereux Barristers & Solicitors is a Dunedin based family firm that specialises in property transactions, wills and estates, family matters and civil litigation. The practice covers residential and commercial conveyancing, refinancing and subdivisions, with tailored advice for trusts and estate planning to support individuals and businesses through complex transactions. The team brings practical, results oriented advice designed to safeguard clients' interests and facilitate successful outcomes.

The practice is led by two Partners and a Consultant, supported by a Staff Solicitor and Registered Legal Executives, along with essential support staff. O'Neill Devereux provides direct access to senior lawyers for everyday matters and for complex disputes, ensuring clear communication and a hands-on approach throughout each matter.

With a history dating back to at least 1992 in Dunedin, the firm has developed a strong local reputation for client service and practical legal advice. The team emphasises individualized attention, transparent pricing where possible, and efficient resolution of matters across property, family, private client and litigation work.

About O'Neill Devereux
Practice areas
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes
Corporate & Commercial
Family
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

O'Neill Devereux assists clients with residential and commercial conveyancing, refinancing and subdivisions across New Zealand, delivering practical, transaction focused guidance and meticulous attention to due diligence to protect clients' interests.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

O'Neill Devereux provides litigation and dispute resolution services, including relationship property matters and general civil disputes, helping clients prepare cases, negotiate settlements and represent them in court when necessary.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Corporate & Commercial

O'Neill Devereux offers corporate and commercial advice covering company law, commercial conveyancing and refinancing, delivering clear, outcome oriented guidance for businesses and the entrepreneurs who run them.
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

Family

O'Neill Devereux supports families in relationship property, divorce and related family law matters, with a focus on practical solutions, sensitivity to client circumstances and efficient dispute resolution.
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

O'Neill Devereux specialises in wills, estates and trusts, providing will drafting, estate planning and trust administration to help clients protect assets and plan for the future.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

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