Strachan O'Connor Lawyers - Wellington Property & Family Law Experts

Strachan O'Connor is a general practice law firm with many decades of experience serving the Wellington region. The firm operates from two convenient locations in Johnsonville and Upper Hutt, providing comprehensive legal services to the communities they live and work in. With a commitment to delivering real value for money, the firm prides itself on transparent pricing with fixed fees for transactional work and regular updates when estimates are required, ensuring no unpleasant surprises or budget blowouts for clients.

The firm specialises in a broad range of practice areas including property law, family law, estate law, trust law, criminal law, and employment law. Their property law services focus on conveyancing, which forms an important element of their community relationships. In estate planning, they have served the Wellington region for three decades, providing wills, enduring powers of attorney, and tailored advice. The firm's family law services are available at both locations, with partner Phyllis Strachan specialising in this area and also handling all criminal law matters at the Upper Hutt office.

Strachan O'Connor routinely provides prudent legal advice to clients who are trustees and beneficiaries of trusts, demonstrating their expertise in trust law. Their employment law services cover the full spectrum from contract formation to dispute resolution and tribunal hearings, assisting both employees and employers. The firm's experienced team includes partners Chris O'Connor and Phyllis Strachan, supported by qualified lawyers, registered legal executives, and specialised support staff including a trust administrator.