Mortlocks Lawyers - Property, Business & Estate Law in Christchurch

Mortlocks Lawyers is a family-run law firm based in Ilam, Christchurch, established in 1963 when Paul Mortlock went into partnership with Len Hensley. The firm has grown to include Paul's three children - Lucy, Guy and James - as partners, creating a multi-generational practice with over 60 years of combined legal experience. The firm prides itself on developing and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, often acting for several generations within families.

The firm provides a comprehensive range of general legal services with particular expertise in property transactions including residential, rural and commercial property sales and purchases, leases, and subdivisions. Their commercial practice encompasses business sales and purchases, company incorporations, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, and financing arrangements. The team also specialises in family trusts, estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, and retirement village occupation agreements.

Mortlocks Lawyers is committed to providing high quality, professional advice delivered in an approachable manner. Clients appreciate being able to deal directly with experienced lawyers who understand their requirements and remain involved in all aspects of their work from start to finish. After relocating from their central city offices following the Christchurch earthquakes, the firm now operates from convenient premises in Ilam with easy access and client car parking available.