Lisa Fraser · Partner
22 The Terrace, Wellington 6011
Partner since 2014 whose practice covers property and commercial law, estate planning, and family and relationship property matters.
- Family
- Property
- Wills & Estates
Wellington, North Island · Te Whanganui-a-Tara
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Louise Newman · Senior Associate
Level 2, 50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington 6011
Leads the firm's ACC and health law team and specialises in complex medico-legal cases, helping people with ACC claims and disputes. She also has a civil and commercial litigation practice.
- ACC & Injury
Vikram Singh · Solicitor
Level 2, 50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington 6011
Advises individuals, families and business owners on immigration — including entrepreneur and investor visas, skilled migrant and work-to-residence pathways, and family applications — as well as employment and commercial matters. He advises in Hindi, Punjabi and English.
- Immigration
- Employment
John Evans · Principal
Level 14, 109–125 Willis Street, Wellington
Principal of a Wellington firm. His practice covers employment law, family law, trust law and civil litigation.
- Family
- Employment
Legal help in Wellington: what to know
Wellington District Court is on Ballance Street and the High Court is at 2 Molesworth Street — also home to the High Court's Probate Unit, which handles probate applications for the whole country.
Lisa Fraser at Gault Mitchell Law focuses on property work, and the firm also covers wills and estates, family. Louise Newman at Gibson Sheat focuses on ACC and injury work. Vikram Singh at Gibson Sheat focuses on immigration work, and the firm also covers employment. John Evans at Hayman Lawyers focuses on employment work, and the firm also covers family.
New Zealand law
Lawyers in New Zealand must hold a practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society. The register shows whether a lawyer currently holds one, and whether they practise as a barrister and solicitor or as a barrister only.
Courts serving Wellington
- Wellington District Court43–49 Ballance Street, WellingtonDistrict Court, including the Family Court
- Wellington High Court2 Molesworth Street, WellingtonHigh Court — larger civil claims, probate, appeals
Family cases
Family cases are heard in the Family Court, part of the District Court — in Wellington, at the District Court on Ballance Street.
Probate
Probate applications go to the High Court and are handled by its Probate Unit at the Wellington High Court, 2 Molesworth Street, Wellington.
Employment complaints
A personal grievance usually has to be raised with your employer within 90 days (12 months for sexual harassment). Free mediation is available through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Employment New Zealand explains the next steps.
Free and low-cost legal help
In Wellington: Wellington & Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. Community Law Centres give free legal advice, and legal aid can help with family and civil cases if you qualify. Community Law Centres · Legal aid
Court details from the Ministry of Justice's Find us pages. Most cases settle without a hearing — your lawyer will tell you if you need to attend.
Common questions about lawyers in Wellington
Which courts serve Wellington?
Wellington District Court, 43–49 Ballance Street, Wellington; Wellington High Court, 2 Molesworth Street, Wellington. The District Court hears civil claims up to $350,000; larger claims go to the High Court. Disputes up to $60,000 can go to the Disputes Tribunal.
Which court deals with family cases in Wellington?
Family cases are heard in the Family Court, part of the District Court — in Wellington, at the District Court on Ballance Street.
Where do I apply for probate if someone lived in Wellington?
Probate applications go to the High Court and are handled by its Probate Unit at the Wellington High Court, 2 Molesworth Street, Wellington. The fee is $275, and probate isn't always needed.
What can I do about a problem at work in Wellington?
A personal grievance usually has to be raised with your employer within 90 days (12 months for sexual harassment). Free mediation is available through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Employment New Zealand explains the next steps.
Where can I get free legal help in Wellington?
Wellington & Hutt Valley Community Law Centre gives free legal advice. Legal aid may cover family and civil cases if you qualify on income, assets and the merits of your case.
Are the lawyers listed in Wellington licensed?
Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).
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