Contessa Law: Property, Business & Trust Specialists in Auckland

Contessa Law is a boutique Auckland-based firm led by Tony Steindle, specialising in commercial and property law. The team has specialist skills in buying and selling property – residential, commercial and industrial – together with building contracts, property development and subdivisions. They advise on tax‑efficient structures for property and business ventures. Their commercial practice covers the sale and purchase of businesses, shareholder agreements, limited partnerships and complex restructures. The firm also assists clients with personal estate planning, including trusts, wills, and enduring powers of attorney, and supports dispute resolution typically without litigation. The firm's strength lies in its knowledge, experience and pragmatic, commercial approach to legal service. Core areas of work include Property, Commercial, Development and Construction, and Trusts and Structuring. The team features Tony Steindle (Director) with property development and investment structuring; Karen Wilkinson (Associate) with property, trusts and estates; Vicki MacKay (Registered Legal Executive) with residential conveyancing and land development; and Chris McGowan (Practice Manager) who oversees day‑to‑day operations. Contessa Law serves clients across New Zealand with practical, client‑centred advice for property, business and wealth matters, grounded in a deep understanding of the local market.