Harmans Lawyers: Christchurch Legal Experts Serving Clients Since 1888

Harmans Lawyers is a well-established Christchurch law firm that has been serving clients since 1888. The firm has evolved and adapted over more than a century to meet the changing needs of its clients, expanding its team of highly skilled lawyers and exceptional support staff. Harmans provides a comprehensive range of legal services with a commitment to accessibility, quality advice, and a down-to-earth approach that blends outstanding service with practical solutions.

The firm offers extensive expertise across both personal and business law matters. Their personal law services include asset protection, estate administration, family law, residential property transactions, and seniors law, helping clients through all stages of life from buying their first home to entering retirement villages. On the business side, Harmans provides commercial and corporate advice, construction law, employment law, banking and finance, franchising, hospitality law, and rural law services to businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large national and international entities.

Harmans distinguishes itself through its client-first approach, remaining large enough to offer a wide range of specialised services while maintaining the personal touch that ensures each client receives tailored solutions. The firm's litigation and dispute resolution team appears regularly in all major courts and tribunals, applying cost-effective strategies including negotiation and mediation. With strong community ties and a commitment to giving back through charitable work and pro bono services, Harmans combines legal excellence with genuine care for the Canterbury region they serve.