Freebairn & Hehir - Expert Commercial & Property Legal Services

Freebairn & Hehir is a modern law firm based in Palmerston North that works closely with a smaller number of clients, providing responsive and highly tailored legal services. The firm values long-standing client relationships built on trust and transparency, with a focus on putting clients' needs first. With over five decades of combined legal experience, the team delivers expert advice across commercial, property, and general law areas.

The firm's commercial law practice covers business formation, contracts and agreements, commercial property transactions, intellectual property matters, and insolvency and liquidation services. Their private law services include residential conveyancing, wills and estate planning, trust administration, powers of attorney, and retirement village matters. The firm also specialises in supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations with legal compliance, constitution drafting, and trust deed preparation.

Led by partners John Freebairn, Liam Hehir, and Karina Job, along with experienced associates, the firm brings deep connections to the Manawatū business community and provides legal advice to organisations across New Zealand. The team includes specialists in family law, elder law, relationship property, and rural legal matters, with strong ties to farming families and start-up businesses. Freebairn & Hehir prides itself on ethical and transparent fee structures, delivering efficient solutions and building deeper relationships with clients on a foundation of trust.