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OUR HISTORY. OUR FOCUS.



Mansfield Law recently changed its name from Holderness Mansfield and the firm traces its origins back to 1886. Generations of clients have walked through our doors and continue to do so to this day. We operate from an art deco styled premises at 304 Lyndon Road West Hastings, a stone’s throw from the CBD and courts precinct and across the road from St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Our office has plenty of client parking.

We are committed to providing a superior legal service and to working closely with clients to ensure the best possible outcomes. We listen to our clients, identifying the tasks and undertaking those tasks in a professional and cost-effective manner.  All of this is underpinned by a relationship of trust, confidentiality, good communication and regular reporting. Our clients are entitled to expect this and this is what we deliver.
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AREAS OF SPECIALISATION



property law


    Property

        • Sales and purchases of
        1. Residential property
        2. Rural property transactions
        3. Commercial property
        4. Licenses to occupy and retirement village stratum for life titles
        • Subdivisions
        • Easements
        • Mortgage arrangement and protection
        • Building contracts
        • Financing of residential and commercial property
        • Easements
        • Refinancing
        • Kiwisaver withdrawal
        • First home deposit subsidy application
        • Asset planning
        • Residential care subsidy eligibility and applications

family law


    Family

        • Family disputes
        • FLAS Family Legal Advise
        • Family Legal Aid
        • Advice under family law advice service (means tested)
        • Access to family dispute provider service
        • Custody and access
        • Adoption
        • Family protection claims
        • Family testamentary claims
        • Separation agreements
        • PPPR applications
        • Relationship property
        • Parenting orders
        • Guardianship orders
        • Domestic violence
        • Protection orders
        • Non-removal orders
        • Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) matters
        • Mental Health proceedings
        • Dissolution of marriage (divorce)

mediation


    Mediation services

        • Family disputes
        • FDR mediations



    Wills, estates, trusts

        • Wills, estates and trusts, estate planning
        • Wills
        • Enduring power of attorney
        • Estate planning
        • Asset protection structures and advice
        • Trust structures (family, investment and trading)
        • Charitable Trusts
        • Trust administration and management
        • Residential care subsidies – advice and preparation of application
        • Elder law



    Maori land

        • Maori land law
        • Disputes
        • Succession orders
        • Occupation orders and all other court applications
        • Maori trusts, incorporations and governance issues

employment law


    Employment law

        • Employment agreements
        • Disputes and personal grievances
        • Attendances at mediations
        • Attendances at employment relations authority
        • Employment advice

Immigration


    Immigration

        • Residency applications
        • Student visa applications
        • Work visa applications
        • Visitor visa applications
        • Partnership visa applications
        • Section 61 applications

Criminal Law


    Criminal

        • Disorderly behaviour

        • Domestic violence charges

        • Thieft

        • Trespassing

        • Wilful damage

        • Work licences/limited licence

        • Driving with excess breath /blood alcohol

        • Driving whilst disqualified / other driving charges






TESTIMONIALS


"I recently used Graeme Mansfield’s services to sell and then purchase property. Graeme was thorough and professional, while providing a listening ear regarding the broader picture of my circumstances.  Graeme was clear, detailed and easy to communicate with while also easily available when needed. Thanks Graeme."
Christina Stroud (Auckland) 

"Having recently returned to live in HB, I rang a couple of law firms, as I was purchasing a home and needed legal representation. Graeme Mansfield was friendly, informative and provided me with a quote over the phone for the work I wanted. I chose Graeme to assist with the purchase of my home and found him to be professional. He ensured my understanding, kept me well informed along the way and stuck to his quoted price. I wouldn't hesitate to use Graeme Mansfield again and confidently recommend him to others. I found Graeme knowledgeable, he communicated well and everything went smoothly."
Marie McKelvie 

"Carole Sandford represented me for an Employment Dispute. Although I did not know her beforehand, Carole made me feel completely at ease as she continually kept me updated by text and was totally committed to my case. Carole did as she said she would by the deadline set by us and I felt comfortable and empowered by having engaged her services.  
 My case was small and over quickly yet I would not have minded having Carole represent me on a longer case as she was thorough, had read all the notes and worded my winning case very succinctly.  
 I completely and highly recommend Carole Sandford."
   Joanne Waye

"We are highly impressed with Carols promptness and professionalism when dealing with our high risk victims of
domestic violence, she practises with integrity and honours diversity ensuring the needs of mana wahine are met that
best suit maori women, thank you for being a part of our journey to being violence free."
Te Whare Whanau Purotu 


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