Northlaw: Experienced Family, Property & Business Law Specialists

Northlaw is a well-established law firm based in Whangarei, Northland, providing caring expertise and experience to clients across most areas of legal practice for many years. Led by David Roughan, who was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1972, the firm has built a reputation for delivering personalised legal services with a focus on client care and professional excellence.
The firm specialises in family law, property law, trusts, wills and estates, and business law. David Roughan is recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Property Law by the New Zealand Law Society's Property Law Section, reflecting his extensive expertise in this area. Additionally, Northlaw is one of only a few practices in Northland offering Notary Public services, with David having been appointed as a Notary Public in 1978 by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Through David's wide network of colleagues in law and business, Northlaw can assist clients where other types of specialist skills may be required. The firm operates on an appointment-only basis, ensuring dedicated attention to each client's legal needs while maintaining the highest standards of professional service and confidentiality.
- Wellington High Court
Practices In:
Family Law
Property
Business
Wills & Estates
General Practice
Location:
Millington Road, Maunu, Maungatapere 0169