Southern Legal: Expert Commercial & Property Lawyers in Auckland

Southern Legal is a boutique law firm established in 2008 by partners Vimlesh Anand and Victor Raman, based in Manukau, Auckland. The firm is known for its affiliations with law firms in other countries in the Southern Hemisphere, including Fiji and Australia, and can assist clients seeking legal contacts overseas. Located near Manukau City Mall on Great South Road with easy access to major motorways, the firm provides modern ground floor offices with ample free off-road parking.

The firm offers comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas including commercial and business law, property transactions (both residential and commercial), family law, employment law, immigration, tax law, and succession planning. Victor Raman brings unique expertise as both a lawyer and qualified accountant, having worked with global accounting firms Ernst & Young and KPMG, while also serving as a Notary Public. Vimlesh Anand specialises in property conveyancing, family law, immigration, and trust administration.

Southern Legal has gained recognition in the legal community, winning the Excellence Award in the Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year category at the prestigious 2020 New Zealand Law Awards. The firm prides itself on providing professional, approachable service with a focus on practical business solutions, particularly benefiting from Victor's tax expertise when advising on business restructures and property transactions. Both partners are committed to community service, with Vimlesh volunteering at the Mangere Citizens Advice Bureau and Victor providing pro bono assistance to local community organisations.