Richmond Law: Expert Legal Services & Trusted Lawyers in Richmond

Richmond Law was the first law firm to be established in Richmond since 1975, founded by Ray Carter with a philosophy that staff are family. The firm is currently led by partners Stephen Sansom and Robert Whittle, and has been located at 2 McGlashen Avenue, Richmond since 1990. The practice has doubled both its physical footprint and staff size over the last ten years to meet the continued growth in the Richmond region.
The firm specialises in corporate and commercial law, employment law, estates and asset planning, residential conveyancing, relationship property matters, and litigation. Their corporate and commercial team assists with business structures, restructuring, sale and purchase of commercial properties and businesses, leases, refinancing, mortgages, and liquidations. In employment law, they provide practical advice to both employers and employees on personal grievances, employment agreements, mediation, and Employment Relations Authority proceedings.
Richmond Law's conveyancing team handles residential property transactions, farms and lifestyle properties, subdivisions, refinancing, mortgages, and retirement village occupation right agreements. Their estates and asset planning services include setting up and managing trusts, family wealth succession, wills, enduring powers of attorney, and estate administration. The firm also has recognised expertise in relationship property matters, including contracting out agreements, separation agreements, and relationship property proceedings. Their litigation services cover estate litigation, relationship property disputes, contractual civil claims, building disputes, arbitration, mediation, and debt recovery.
- Christchurch High Court
- Wellington High Court
- Hamilton High Court
Practices In:
Business
Corporate & Compliance
Employment
Property
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Civil Litigation & Disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Location:
2 McGlashen Avenue, Nelson 7020



