Palmer Macauley - Expert Property, Business & Estate Legal Services

Palmer Macauley Ltd is a well-established law firm that has been providing quality legal services to Northland, including the Far North, for over 70 years. Based in Kerikeri, the firm also serves clients throughout New Zealand and internationally. The firm was founded in Kaikohe in 1953 by George Palmer, with Peter Macauley joining in 1970 to create an enduring legal partnership that became known for its strong culture of community service.

The firm specialises in a comprehensive range of legal services including property conveyancing, business advice, commercial and residential property transactions, financing and refinancing, leases, contracts, dispute resolution, and succession planning. Their property team has particular expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing, farm sales and purchases, and subdivision matters. The business law team provides guidance on business structures, sales and purchases of businesses, commercial leases, and various commercial agreements including franchise, licensing, shareholder and partnership agreements.

Palmer Macauley's estate planning services encompass wills, trusts, estate administration, enduring powers of attorney, and living wills. The firm takes a solutions-oriented approach, balancing extensive legal knowledge and experience with a pragmatic and friendly service style. Their commitment to community service continues today through active involvement with organisations such as Rotary, Lions, St John, New Zealand Fire Service, Hospice, SPCA and local schools, reflecting their philosophy of being a customer service organisation that specialises in law.