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Carlile Dowling is one of Hawke's Bay's most established and trusted law firms, with a history dating back to 1874. Based in Napier, the firm provides comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, trust, and family law matters.

The firm specialises in property and commercial transactions, including residential and rural conveyancing, commercial leasing, business sales and purchases, and trust formation and administration. Their experienced team also provides expert advice on estate planning, relationship property matters, and employment law.

With a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions, Carlile Dowling's team of barristers, solicitors and legal executives takes a collaborative approach to deliver timely legal advice. The firm has particular expertise in rural property law, with specialists who understand the complex needs of agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and silvicultural industries.

116+ years
of combined experience
20+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Auckland High Court
  • Wellington High Court
  • Napier High Court
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Ratings and Reviews

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4.4
Based on 34 reviews on Google

Practices In:

Property Law

They specialise in:
  • Conveyancing
  • Lease
  • Sale
  • Purchase
  • Subdivision
  • Retirement Village
  • Mortgage
  • Commercial Property

Family Law

They specialise in:
  • Divorce
  • Child support
  • Children & Parenting
  • Property/Financial Settlement
  • De facto relationships
  • Independent Childrens Lawyer
  • Prenuptial Agreement

Wills & Estates Law

They specialise in:
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Administration
  • Wills
  • Power of Attorney
  • Guardianship
  • Probate
  • Letters of Administration
  • Survivorship Application
  • Medical Treatment Decision Maker
  • Sale of Deceased Estate
  • Life Insurance & Death Benefits
  • Trusts

Employment Law

They specialise in:
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Unlawful Termination
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Independent Contractor Agreement
  • Internal Investigation

Business Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial
  • Contract
  • Partnership
  • Sale of Business
  • Purchase of Business
  • Agency Purchase
  • Agency Sale
  • Franchise
  • Insurance Law
  • Joint Venture
  • Loan Agreement
  • Maritime
  • Succession Planning
  • Trusts
  • Gambling
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Sale of Franchise
  • Purchase of Franchise
  • Commercial Property
  • Rural

Location:

2/180 Dalton Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

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