Downie Stewart Lawyers is a mid-sized Dunedin-based firm with a long-standing history dating back to 1867. The firm is built on a straightforward ethos: listen first, act decisively, and keep advice practical. They service rural communities, farming families, and local businesses across Dunedin and Otago, offering a high-touch, personalised service supported by deep sector knowledge.
Their core practice areas reflect their broad client base, including Business, Rural, Property, Relationship Property, Trusts, Employment, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Private Clients and Notary Services. From commercial transactions and capital raising to farm and agribusiness matters, property conveyancing, and estate planning, Downie Stewart delivers practical legal solutions designed to protect assets and enable growth. With a culture centred on loyalty and long-term partnerships, the firm emphasises a 'Client for Life' philosophy, aiming to support clients through generations. They provide both in-person and remote consultations from their Dunedin office, and their team comprises seasoned partners and practitioners who bring pragmatic insights to complex issues.
The roster includes Gerard DeCourcy, Jane Fletcher, Paul Hubbard, Julia Oliver and Paul Buckner, among others, all focused on delivering clear guidance, meticulous drafting, and efficient dispute resolution when needed. Their work spans commercial and agribusiness, property, family and relationship law, trusts, and private client matters, underpinned by a strong community orientation and a willingness to tailor services to each client’s needs.
You will be bale to send the same enquiry to multiple law firms at once.
- Dunedin High Court
- New Zealand High Court
- Christchurch High Court
- Wellington High Court
Downie Stewart practices in:
Business
Corporate & Compliance
Employment
Civil Litigation & Disputes
Family Law
Property
Locations:
Level 8/265 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016