Treadwells Law: Wellington's Longest Serving Legal Practice

Treadwells Law is New Zealand's longest serving legal practice, with a distinguished history spanning over 150 years since its establishment in Wellington in 1840. The firm has provided trusted legal advice to many generations of Wellingtonians and continues to deliver practical and timely legal solutions across a comprehensive range of practice areas. As a general practice firm, Treadwells is well-positioned to handle complex matters that span multiple areas of law, ensuring clients receive coordinated and comprehensive legal services.

The firm's core services encompass criminal law, employment law, family law, trusts and estate planning, property and finance, corporate and commercial law, and litigation and dispute resolution. Their criminal lawyers have expertise across the full range of criminal matters, from traffic offences to jury trials and appeals. In employment law, they assist both employers and employees with establishing, maintaining, and terminating employment relationships, while providing advice on health and safety compliance. The firm's family law practice routinely handles Property (Relationships) Act 1976 matters, relationship property agreements, and complex property divisions.

Treadwells' property and finance practice covers residential conveyancing, commercial leasing and acquisitions, property development, and rural property transactions. Their corporate and commercial team serves companies, agencies, and small to medium-sized businesses, providing practical solutions from incorporation through to transactions and winding-up. The firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice emphasises pragmatic, cost-effective advice and explores alternative dispute resolution methods to achieve beneficial outcomes without the expense and risk of traditional litigation. With their extensive experience and forward-focused approach, Treadwells continues to build strong, lasting relationships with clients while maintaining their tradition of legal excellence.