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Waikato Lawyers

With offices in Hamilton, Cambridge and Paeroa, we’re here to help our clients and people build better lives. Our focus on client relationships is what really sets us apart – real people, real care, real results.

We’re renowned for excellence, our attention to detail and our priority on hiring the best people possible, to work with you in a close working relationship. We’ve worked hard on building that reputation over the 140 plus years we’ve been in business, here in the Waikato.

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Waikato Lawyers

Respect is something that can only be earned, and in our 143 year history, we hope we’ve well and truly achieved that.

We’re renowned for excellence, our attention to detail, and our priority on hiring the very best people. But our focus on client relationships is what really sets us apart – real people, real care, real results.

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One of the things we pride ourselves on is the depth and distinction of our team, covering all aspects of law.

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Commercial law

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Commercial litigation

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Construction law

Employment law

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Estate planning

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Finance law

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Health and safety

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Health law

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Insolvency law

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Not-for-profit organisations

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Property law

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Relationship property law

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Resource management law

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Rural law

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Trust law

Our difference is in relationship

While it’s the business that sustains us, it’s the people that drive us. We do what we do to help people – our clients are key. And our open, accurate and one-step-ahead approach means achieving the best for them, every time.

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Our difference is in relationship

While it’s the business that sustains us, it’s the people that drive us. We do what we do to help people – our clients are key. And our open, accurate and one-step-ahead approach means achieving the best for them, every time.

More about us

Our latest thinking

Our latest thinking

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Personal Liability as an Employer? Damn straight.

Many ‘employers’ in New Zealand, operate under a corporate identity through a limited liability company. There is a common assumption if a company becomes insolvent, that directors or those that influence or control the company, are protected by the ‘corporate veil’ – and can avoid personal consequences. In some circumstances, as this article explores, this common assumption is wrong.

Summer Clerk Experiences

Harkness Henry recently welcomed three outstanding Clerks to our 2023/2024 Summer Clerk programme. The Clerks worked in a variety of practice areas including employment, property and commercial law, resource management law, trust law, dispute resolution, estate planning and estate administration. Mia was primarily based in our Cambridge office, while Ollie and Devony in our Hamilton office.

Residential Building Work – What Obligations Will My Builder Owe?

A person’s home is their castle, so the saying goes. However, sometimes constructing the castle can be a dauting process. It is important, therefore, to know about the protections that exist for residential consumers. In this article, we summarise some key documents a residential consumer should expect to receive from the builder during the course a building project.

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