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Mahony Horner Lawyers is a Wellington CBD law firm led by Tom Mahony, Elspeth Horner and Harry Rattray, focused on creating strong client relationships founded on mutual trust and confidence. The firm builds on the success of Cullens - The Employment Law Firm which joined in 2021, and of Mahony Burrowes Horner Lawyers and Burrowes & Co, being firms founded by Michael Burrowes.

The firm provides practical business solutions for small to medium-sized businesses based around the Wellington region, offering expert advice on buying and selling businesses, insolvency matters, and commercial transactions. They are proud to act for national charities, not-for-profit incorporated societies and trade associations, providing governance, regulatory compliance and operational advice. Their litigation team, led by Elspeth Horner, provides strong representation for clients engaged in civil disputes, with particular expertise in insurance, construction, property and estate disputes.

Mahony Horner Lawyers offers comprehensive property services for both residential and commercial transactions, with deep knowledge of the construction industry. Their employment law specialists have extensive experience acting for both public and private sector employers and individual employees. The firm's Māori Legal team, led by Dr Bryan Gilling, represents clients nationwide on Te Tiriti o Waitangi claims, Māori land issues and Marine and Coastal Area Act applications. They also provide private client services including trust establishment, estate planning, succession planning and relationship property matters.

17
lawyers
233+ years
of combined experience
14+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Wellington High Court
  • Christchurch High Court
  • Dunedin High Court
  • Invercargill High Court
  • New Zealand High Court
Can provide Legal Aid in the following cases:
  • Māori Land Court
  • Waitangi Tribunal
Checked against the Ministry of Justice legal aid list on 8 Nov 2026
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Practices In:

Māori & Indigenous Law

They specialise in:
  • Treaty of Waitangi Claims
  • Māori Land Court

Business Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial
  • Company Formation
  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Buying or Selling a Business
  • Succession Planning
  • Shareholding Agreement
  • Insurance Claims & Disputes

Corporate & Compliance Law

They specialise in:
  • Charities & Incorporated Societies
  • Corporate

Banking & Finance Law

They specialise in:
  • Insolvency & Liquidation

Property Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial Property
  • Conveyancing
  • Purchase
  • Sale
  • Commercial Leases
  • Retirement Village
  • Unit Titles & Body Corporate
  • Subdivision & Property Development
  • Mortgages & Refinancing

Employment Law

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

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • Contract Disputes & Misrepresentation
  • General Civil Disputes
  • Debt Recovery & Enforcement

Building & Construction Law

They specialise in:
  • Construction Disputes & Payment Claims

Wills & Estates Law

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

Alternative Dispute Resolution Law

They specialise in:
  • Mediation

Location:

Level 9/3-11 Hunter Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011

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