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Duncan Cotterill

Christchurch, New Zealand

Founded in 1857

500 people in their team

Māori

English

Duncan Cotterill has grown to become one of the leading law firms in New Zealand. We have achieved this because as a firm we are very clear about where we are heading and what we want to achieve. We have a strong set of values and we are totally committed to working alongside our clients to help...

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Dentons Kensington Swan

Wellington, New Zealand

Founded in 2013

50 people in their team

Māori

English

About Dentons Kensington SwanDentons Kensington Swan is one of New Zealand’s leading commercial law firms with offices in Auckland and Wellington. Our teams collaborate to provide complete legal solutions that are tailored to each client. We are committed to providing a responsive, professional...

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Petris J S

Wellington, New Zealand

Founded in 2000

10 people in their team

Māori

English

ABOUT JOHN PETRISJohn Steven Petris has extensive experience before the courts and tribunals in difficult immigration matters. John is a former Convenor of the Wellington Immigration Committee.John Steven Petris has established Petris Law Office, a boutique law firm based in Wellington,...

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Piers Blomfield Barrister

30 minutes Free Consultation

Queenstown, New Zealand

Founded in 2024

1 people in their team

English

I am a former prosecutor who lived in Australia for nearly 30 years before returning to New Zealand. I have more than 25 years’ experience in criminal law. I have instructed in hundreds of trials and thousands of sentences over all possible criminal offences and family law issues.I ran for 10...

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Norris Ward McKinnon

Hamilton, New Zealand

Founded in 1919

200 people in their team

Māori

English

How NWMwas foundedHensleigh Carthew (Car) Marryat Norris (1880-1993) began practicing in 1919 after returning from WWI. Norris Ward McKinnon as it's known today, has been operating in Hamilton ever since.Car had an extensive and honoured career. During WWII, Car was a captain and served in the Home...

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Evans Bailey Lawyers

Hamilton, New Zealand

Founded in 1994

50 people in their team

Māori

English

Evans Bailey Lawyers - Hamilton, NZAt Evans Bailey we pride ourselves on being a law firm that has the stability to ensure long service to its clients, the energy to pursue our clients best interests and the range of knowledge and experience to provide all round service.Looking to find a lawyer? We...

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Turner Hopkins

Auckland, New Zealand

Founded in 1923

50 people in their team

Māori

English

Welcome to Turner HopkinsBARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARY PUBLICTurner Hopkins is a well-respected and trusted multi-service law firm located on the North Shore in Auckland. We first opened our doors in 1923, and with almost 100 years of experience, we pride ourselves on being able to provide a...

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Michael Hunwick Lawyer

Hamilton, New Zealand

Founded in 2012

50 people in their team

Māori

English

Michael has been practicing law in Hamilton since 1985, earning him a dedicated client base over this period. His ability to communicate effectively and connect with his clients has seen him successfully build his practise, and is undoubtedly a reason for his loyal client base. Providing legal...

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Stay Legal - Specialist New Zealand Immigration Law Firm

Tauranga, New Zealand

Founded in 2019

10 people in their team

Māori

English

Your SpecialistImmigration Law FirmWe simplify the complicated. We understand that it can be hard to navigate through immigration law. Stay Legal provides effective and tailored immigration solutions for employers, individuals, and families. We are based in Tauranga and assist clients from all...

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Grayson Clements

Hamilton, New Zealand

Founded in 2000

50 people in their team

Māori

English

As trusted advisors to successful people and businesses in good times and bad, we champion our clients' interests, locally and globally. We are proud to help many of our clients use their success to make the world a better place.We advise individuals, families, businesses, government, educational...

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