Meares Williams Lawyers | Property & Business Law Experts in Christchurch

Meares Williams is a well-established Christchurch law firm with over 100 years of experience providing high-quality, cost-effective legal services throughout New Zealand. The firm serves a diverse clientele including national corporations, construction companies, large estates and trusts, large-scale rural operators, incorporated societies, and individuals, many of whom have maintained relationships with the firm for decades.

The firm specialises in property law and conveyancing, offering quick and cost-effective advice on residential and commercial property transactions. Their rural law expertise encompasses farm purchases, sales, financing, leases, Fonterra shares, and ownership structures designed to maximise asset protection whilst providing flexibility and control. The team provides comprehensive business and commercial law services, advising on business structures, company formation, shareholders agreements, and statutory compliance requirements.

Meares Williams also offers expertise in trusts and asset protection, civil litigation and dispute resolution, relationship property and family law, and wills and estates. The firm maintains strong community values and focuses on delivering outstanding service whilst nurturing long-lasting client relationships. All clients have direct contact with the partner responsible for their work, ensuring personalised attention and quality oversight of all legal matters.