RMF Silva Lawyers Ashburton - Business, Property & Family Law

RMF Silva is a well-established law firm serving the Mid-Canterbury community and clients throughout New Zealand for nearly a century. Originally founded as Russell Moon & Fail in 1924, the firm became RMF Silva in 2019 when Tim Silva and his team joined the practice. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing friendly, professional legal advice with a focus on community wellbeing and client service.
The firm offers comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas including succession planning and trusts, agribusiness, property law, commercial law, finance, relationship property, traffic matters, irrigation and nutrient management, litigation and dispute resolution, wills and estates, and overseas investment. Their multi-disciplined team provides specialist advice tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, businesses, and organisations ranging from small family enterprises to large national corporations.
RMF Silva is deeply committed to community involvement, supporting numerous local organisations and providing pro-bono services. The firm's core values centre around enhancing the wellbeing of clients, staff, and the broader Mid-Canterbury region. With offices in both Ashburton and Christchurch, they combine local knowledge with national and international reach, ensuring clients receive practical, approachable legal solutions focused on achieving their objectives.
- Christchurch High Court
- Wellington High Court
- Dunedin High Court
Practices In:
Business
Property
Family Law
Banking & Finance
Civil Litigation & Disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Wills & Estates
Criminal
Environmental & Planning
Office Locations:
Ashburton
3/161 Burnett Street, Ashburton 7700
Christchurch
287, Awly Building level 1/293 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand




