Purnell Lawyers: Property, Business & Estate Law Services Thames

Purnell Lawyers is a well-established law firm that has been providing trusted legal services to Thames, the Coromandel Peninsula, and Hauraki Plains for over 100 years. Founded as Buchanan & Purnell in 1915, the firm has evolved through various partnerships whilst maintaining its commitment to excellence and community service. Today, Purnell Lawyers operates with a friendly and knowledgeable team dedicated to offering personal assistance to meet clients' legal needs both now and in the future.

The firm specialises in comprehensive property law services covering residential, rural, and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, retirement village agreements, and subdivisions. Their commercial law expertise encompasses business sales and purchases, leasing, contract management, and legal matters for businesses of all sizes. Purnell Lawyers also provides expert estate administration services, helping clients secure their legacy through probate, letters of administration, and trustee services.

Additional core services include drafting wills and establishing Enduring Powers of Attorney to protect clients' interests and wishes, comprehensive trust services for asset protection and wealth preservation, and specialised relationship property services including contracting out agreements and property settlements. With partners attending offices in Whitianga and Coromandel to serve the broader community, Purnell Lawyers continues to be a constant, guiding force through life's transitions and legal complexities.