Paxton-Penman Et Al - Property, Commercial & Family Law Specialists

Paxton-Penman Et Al is a boutique law firm specialising in property, commercial, and relationship property matters with a distinctive approach to legal services. The firm was established in 2008 with a philosophy of providing holistic advice and forward planning, recognising that property ownership and commercial enterprise affect all aspects of clients' lives and their families. Rather than working in isolation and silos, the firm delivers clear, clever, and concise legal advice that addresses the complexity of each particular matter, whether protecting assets, accumulating wealth, or preparing for succession.

The firm's comprehensive property services include residential and commercial property sales and purchases, subdivision work, title reviews and corrections, residential refinancing, property sharing arrangements and disputes, and unit titles. Their commercial practice encompasses business law, joint venture structures and agreements, business buying and selling, shareholder disputes, Personal Property Securities Register matters, guarantees and security, finance and lending, contract review and drafting, restraint of trade, shareholders agreements, and various business structures including trusts and limited partnerships.

Paxton-Penman Et Al also provides specialised relationship property services including contracting out agreements, separation agreements, and dissolution of marriage matters. Their estates and wills practice covers will drafting, probate applications, estate planning and administration, claims against estates under various Acts, and enduring powers of attorney. Additionally, the firm offers private mediation services through an accredited AMINZ member, providing cost-effective, confidential dispute resolution across property, commercial, relationship property, trust, and estate matters.