Walters Law: Property, Commercial & Corporate Legal Services

Walters Law is a boutique legal practice operating from Auckland and Mangawhai, specialising in property law, commercial and corporate business law, trusts, and wills. Founded by John Walters, the firm acts for a diverse range of clients including small and large corporates, businesses, Māori Trusts, Incorporations and Iwi, as well as personal clients. The practice is known for its pragmatic approach to property transactions, ensuring clients can meet deadlines and maximise opportunities in fast-moving markets.

The firm's property services encompass residential, commercial, industrial and rural property transactions, including contract negotiation and drafting, property development and investment advice, commercial leasing, subdivision and unit titles, and property lending arrangements. Their corporate and commercial expertise covers commercial transactions, supply and distribution agreements, company incorporation and structuring, shareholders agreements, corporate governance, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture arrangements.

John Walters brings extensive corporate governance experience as a company director for private, publicly listed and Crown owned companies, and has served as an elected member of the Auckland District Law Society. His background as a Treaty claims negotiator for his Iwi, Te Aupōuri, enables the firm to provide specialised advice on Māori Treaty issues, acting for Trust Boards, Trusts, Incorporations, businesses, Iwi and individuals on Treaty claims, negotiations, and establishing governance entity structures.