What we do

Areas of practice.

Davies Law offers comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas, delivering expert advice with personal attention to every client.

01Property Law
02Family Law
03Commercial Law
04Trusts & Estates
05Employment Law
06Civil Litigation

Property Law

Considered guidance through every stage of buying, selling, and building on property.

The team draw on decades of experience to guide clients through property transactions of every size, from first homes, subdivisions, to complex commercial transactions throughout New Zealand.

Residential and commercial property sales and purchases
Off-plan purchases
Subdivisions
Commercial leases
Residential tenancies
Building contracts
Property disputes
Refinancing
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Family Law

Constructive and clear guidance during challenging personal circumstances.

When dealing with sensitive family decisions, having the right support makes all the difference. Our focus is providing clear guidance and practical solutions, helping you move forward with peace of mind.

Relationship property
Care of children
Guardianship
Dissolutions of marriage
Enduring powers of attorney – property, and personal care and welfare
Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act applications for welfare guardian and property manager
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Commercial Law

Practical advice for the decisions that shape a growing business.

From start-ups and family businesses to large corporations, we advise businesses of all sizes on structure, shareholders agreements, contracts, employment and governance.

Sale and purchase of businesses
Shareholders agreements
Company formation and structuring
Franchise agreements
Employment agreements
Dispute resolution
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Trusts & Estates

Thoughtful planning for the people and assets you want to protect. As Benjamin Franklin famously coined, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

We assist clients in preparing wills, establishing and administering family trusts, residential care subsidy applications and asset planning.

Wills
Estate planning
Estate administration
Trust formation
Trust administration
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Employment Law

Clear-headed advice for employers and employees alike.

We assist both employers and employees in understanding their obligations and entitlements.

Employment agreements
Personal grievances
Restructuring advice
Disciplinary processes
Redundancy
Workplace investigations
Health & safety
Employment disputes
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Civil Litigation

Considered representation when a dispute can't be avoided.

We assist in debt collection matters, whether you require assistance with drafting a claim to file in the Disputes Tribunal yourself, claims in the District or High Court, enforcement of judgments, liquidation, bankruptcy or financial means assessment hearings.

Debt collection
Liquidations
Bankruptcy
Financial assessment hearings
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