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.
- Christchurch High Court
- Blenheim High Court
- Family matters, including free initial family legal advice
Practices In:
Business Law
- 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
- Corporate
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Share Sales
- Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
- Startups
Property Law
- Commercial Property
- Conveyancing
- Commercial Leases
- Purchase
- Sale
- Subdivision & Property Development
- Mortgages & Refinancing
- Boundaries, Easements & Covenants
- Retirement Village
Employment Law
- Employment Agreements & Contracts
- Redundancy & Restructuring
- Disciplinary Process & Investigations
- Unfair Dismissal & Personal Grievance
Family Law Law
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Children & Parenting
- Relationship Property
- Divorce
- Protection Orders
- Contracting Out (Prenup) Agreements
- Oranga Tamariki (Care & Protection)
Wills & Estates Law
- Estate Administration & Probate
- Wills & Estate Planning
- Power of Attorney
- Trusts
- Estate Dispute
- Welfare Guardianship
Civil Litigation & Disputes Law
- General Civil Disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution Law
- Mediation
Tenancy Law
- Tenancy Tribunal Disputes
Banking & Finance Law
- Overseas Investment (OIO)
- Banking & Lending
- Insolvency & Liquidation
- KiwiSaver
Elder Law Law
- Elder Financial Abuse
Location:
9/190 High Street, Rangiora 7400
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