Nicholsons Lawyers - Comprehensive Legal Services in Taranaki

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Nicholsons Lawyers is Taranaki's oldest law firm, providing comprehensive legal services to families and businesses across the region for generations. The firm prides itself on being approachable and down-to-earth, offering practical solutions and common-sense advice to achieve the best results and value for clients. Their experienced team works across a wide range of practice areas including commercial law, property transactions, civil litigation, criminal defence, employment matters, and estate planning.
The firm's commercial team assists with business formation, restructuring, commercial contracts, property transactions, and succession planning. They provide expert guidance on buying and selling businesses, commercial leases, shareholder agreements, and banking matters. Their property specialists handle residential and commercial conveyancing, subdivisions, rural transactions, and refinancing with extensive local knowledge of the Taranaki market.
Nicholsons also offers strong litigation capabilities, representing clients in civil disputes, criminal matters, employment issues, and appeals through all court levels including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Their personal legal services encompass family trusts, wills and estate administration, relationship property matters, and enduring powers of attorney. With a commitment to plain English communication and a collaborative team approach, Nicholsons combines traditional values with modern legal expertise to serve their community effectively.
- Auckland High Court
- New Plymouth High Court
- Wellington High Court
- Hamilton High Court
- New Zealand High Court
- Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
- Criminal General
- Family
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Location:
131 Powderham Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310
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