McCaw Lewis Hamilton Law Firm - Comprehensive Legal Services

McCaw Lewis is a modern law firm with an honourable history of serving the Waikato region since 1919. The firm operates with a strong commitment to treating clients as whānau, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals, families, companies, trusts, charities, hapū and iwi. Their approach successfully balances Māori tikanga with mainstream values and traditions, guided by three key values: Whāia te iti kahurangi (passion for excellence), Manaakitanga (hospitality and care), and Kotahitanga (unity and teamwork).

The firm offers a comprehensive suite of legal services with particular expertise in commercial law, Te Tiriti o Waitangi matters, property law, dispute resolution, asset planning, environmental and natural resources, workplace law, and Māori land law. Their Commercial Team is well-known for technical skills and practical advice, working with businesses of all sizes on prominent transactions and deals. The Te Tiriti o Waitangi team has lawyers with whakapapa across Aotearoa, providing fundamental grounding in te ao Māori and incorporating tikanga considerations into legal advice.

McCaw Lewis takes pride in their community involvement through the McCaw Lewis Foundation, established in 2017 with a focus on supporting children and young people in the Waikato region. The firm maintains strong relationships with local organisations including the University of Waikato Faculty of Law, Te Whakahiapo Māori Law Students' Association, and various community groups. Their purpose is to add value to clients and communities by enhancing collective economic, social, cultural, environmental, and spiritual good.