Dixon and Co Lawyers - Indigenous Law & Environmental Planning Specialists

Dixon & Co Lawyers is an Auckland-based specialist firm delivering high-end legal advice across a broad range of issues. The practice is rooted in manaakitanga and whānau, with a team of passionate wāhine who help clients navigate stressful, often emotional times. They offer deep expertise in te Tiriti o Waitangi claims, Māori Land Law and Post-Settlement Governance, representing claimants before the Waitangi Tribunal and the Māori Land Court.

The firm assists with transferring ownership of Māori land, establishing management structures for Māori Land Court applications, and dealing with partitions, leases and title improvements, rates and related Māori land matters. Based in Auckland, their client base spans Aotearoa, and they translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance to protect rights and assets. In addition to Māori-focused work, Dixon & Co covers Relationship Property, Family Law, Trusts, Estate Planning, Property Law, Environmental & Planning Law, Employment Law and Refugee & Human Rights Law. They draft contracts, prepare Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, and provide asset-protection strategies for individuals and families. Led by Kelly Dixon and Amy Chesnutt, the team combines professional rigour with cultural insight, emphasising accessibility and tailored, innovative solutions.

The firm also participates in voluntary projects and mentoring programmes that support Māori communities, reflecting a commitment to social justice and to helping clients move forward with confidence.