Helmores Lawyers: 140 Years of Expert Legal Services in Canterbury

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Helmores Lawyers is a well-established law firm with 140 years of experience serving North Canterbury and beyond. The firm operates as a tightly-knit team of switched-on, motivated and empathetic experts who are committed to making the law more accessible for their clients. They pride themselves on being proactive, thinking outside the box, and providing practical solutions to address their clients' challenges.

The firm specialises in a comprehensive range of legal services including agribusiness, commercial and corporate law, property transactions, employment matters, dispute resolution, asset planning, family law, and trusts. Their agribusiness team acts for many primary industry companies and farmers throughout the South Island, assisting with sales and purchases, rural leasing, trust and company restructuring, and equity partnerships across grazing, cropping, horticulture and dairy sectors. Their property team combines practical local knowledge with expertise in conveyancing, subdivisions, leases, financing, succession planning, relationship property and elder law.

Helmores takes great pride in their heritage and commitment to service quality, with their relationships naturally reflecting this dedication. The firm is actively involved in supporting their local community, serving as a Gold Sponsor of MainPower Stadium and supporting Satisfy Food Rescue. They understand that clients experiencing change need care and expert management, and they focus on helping individuals and families navigate life's unexpected challenges with compassion and expertise.

12
lawyers
7
partners
230+ years
of combined experience
20+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Christchurch High Court
  • Blenheim High Court
Can provide Legal Aid in the following cases:
  • Family matters, including free initial family legal advice
Checked against the Ministry of Justice legal aid list on 8 Nov 2026
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Practices In:

Business Law

They specialise in:
  • Rural
  • Commercial
  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Partnership
  • Buying or Selling a Business
  • Succession Planning
  • Company Formation
  • Shareholding Agreement
  • Joint Venture
  • Franchising
  • Loan Agreement

Corporate & Compliance Law

They specialise in:
  • Corporate
  • Mergers, Acquisitions & Share Sales
  • Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
  • Startups

Property Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial Property
  • Conveyancing
  • Commercial Leases
  • Purchase
  • Sale
  • Subdivision & Property Development
  • Mortgages & Refinancing
  • Boundaries, Easements & Covenants
  • Retirement Village

Employment Law

They specialise in:
  • Employment Agreements & Contracts
  • Redundancy & Restructuring
  • Disciplinary Process & Investigations
  • Unfair Dismissal & Personal Grievance

Family Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Adoption
  • Child Support
  • Children & Parenting
  • Relationship Property
  • Divorce
  • Protection Orders
  • Contracting Out (Prenup) Agreements
  • Oranga Tamariki (Care & Protection)

Wills & Estates Law

They specialise in:
  • Estate Administration & Probate
  • Wills & Estate Planning
  • Power of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Estate Dispute
  • Welfare Guardianship

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • General Civil Disputes

Alternative Dispute Resolution Law

They specialise in:
  • Mediation

Tenancy Law

They specialise in:
  • Tenancy Tribunal Disputes

Banking & Finance Law

They specialise in:
  • Overseas Investment (OIO)
  • Banking & Lending
  • Insolvency & Liquidation
  • KiwiSaver

Elder Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Elder Financial Abuse

Location:

9/190 High Street, Rangiora 7400

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