Pawson Law Ltd is a specialist Bay of Plenty law firm focusing on criminal law, traffic matters and immigration law. Led by David Pawson and Eleanor Dyche, the team draws on decades of combined experience, delivering clear strategic advocacy and practical guidance for clients facing complex legal challenges.

The firm is known for professional integrity and a client oriented approach. It maintains open lines of communication, explains options in plain language, and supports clients through investigations, court appearances and regulatory proceedings. The team works to secure realistic outcomes while protecting clients rights, with direct access to both team leaders and junior lawyers as needed.

With offices serving Tauranga and Te Puke, Pawson Law offers a multidisciplinary practice across criminal law, immigration and employment matters, complemented by regulatory licensing and appeals expertise. This combination enables the firm to handle investigations, prosecutions and licensing issues in a coordinated, client focused manner.

About Pawson Law Ltd
Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Immigration
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Pawson Law provides robust criminal defence and traffic representation in the Bay of Plenty. Led by David Pawson, who has fourteen years as a Senior Prosecutor and six years as a Defence lawyer, the firm handles matters ranging from serious offences to health and safety prosecutions. The team appears in District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal and advises on bail applications and discharge without conviction where appropriate, with a focus on protecting clients rights and achieving the best possible outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Immigration

Pawson Law offers immigration services including Accredited Employer Work Visa, Working Visas, Permanent Residence, Work to Residence and Skilled Migrant pathways. The firm also handles character waiver issues and dealing with Immigration New Zealand, including PPI letters and deportation appeals, and assists with accreditation and job checks to expedite migrant visa processes for employers and employees alike.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Employment & Labor

Pawson Law provides experienced employment law guidance for both employers and employees across the Bay of Plenty. The team handles workplace investigations, serious misconduct matters, restructures and health and safety related issues, and regularly appears at mediation, the Employment Relations Authority, the Employment Court and Court of Appeal, delivering practical advice and effective advocacy for workplace disputes.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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