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Smith and Partners Lawyers

Smith and Partners Lawyers

4.0(5 reviews)Good (56%)
30 team members10 practice areas
09 836 0939
293 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610
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Review Summary

Clients consistently praise Bret and Chantal for their professionalism, empathy, and guidance through business sales and lease agreements. Positive reviews highlight the team's ability to simplify complex processes and remain responsive under pressure. However, negative feedback warns of serious issues with Jennifer Edwards and Wade Hansen, specifically around KiwiSaver withdrawals, settlement delays, and lack of communication, especially for first-home buyers. The overall sentiment is mixed, with strong advocates and vocal detractors.

Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose Smith and Partners Lawyers?

Highly Rated

4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews.

Full-Service Firm

Covers 10 practice areas including Business & Commercial Law, Property Law, Commercial Property Law and more.

Published Hours

Open hours listed — check below for daily schedule.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Law
Property Law
Commercial Property Law
Family Law
Wills, Trusts & EPAs
Employment Law
Debt Collection
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Estates
Elder Law

Our Team

30 team members

Aimee Callow

Office Systems Manager

Alex Dunne

Associate Registered Legal Executive (NZILE Fellow)

Annette Lines

Legal Executive - Personal Assistant

Bethany Sweeney

Solicitor

Bret Gower

Director

Carolyn Ranson

Director

Chantal Laidler

Senior Solicitor

Deborah Sylvester

Personal Assistant

Fiona Taylor

Senior Registered Legal Executive

Jennifer Edwards

Registered Legal Executive (NZILE Fellow)

Jonelle Lee

Registered Legal Executive

Jude Dragh

Solicitor

Kandice Reilly

Registered Legal Executive

Karolina Lepiesza

Solicitor

Kelly Carter

Legal Executive - Personal Assistant

Kimberley Brown

Registered Legal Executive

Kristal Rogers

Associate

Lisa Rogers

Personal Assistant

Marie Hansen

Special Counsel

Mikayla Sagar

Estate Administrator

Natalie Miller

Associate

Nathan Tetzlaff

Senior Associate

Peter Smith

Consultant

Priyanka Poulton

Solicitor

Rachael Chandra

Senior Associate

Racheal Adlam

General Manager - Finance & Operations

Suzanne Sumner

Personal Assistant

Tam Irvine

Senior Solicitor

Victoria Zangel

Legal Executive - Personal Assistant

Wade Hansen

Director

Client Reviews

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Shenine Dube4 months ago

I’m so grateful we were referred to Bret from Smith and Partners. He was incredibly helpful and empathetic in supporting our small business. The entire team made the process easy to understand and guided us every step of the way. Chantal was also amazing! We couldn’t recommend this firm more, they helped us with both our lease agreements and the sale of our business. Thanks so much, Team!

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Webster4 months ago

Chantel - Thank you for the work you have done for my business partner and I over the past few months. It seems like the bank managed to make it a bit more stressful that it needed to be but you were always there to keep on top of things and work through those last minute panic's. I know having to liaise with other lawyers in the final hours can not have been fun. You have always been available and responsive when I know you must have a lot of other fires to fight on top of ours.

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Vipul Wadhwa6 years ago

This is one of the best company i have deal with. Really professional and very helpful Bret was my lawyer he is amazing I just want to say thank you Bret for all your work on the S&P of my business. The service you provide was amazing and i really appreciate your kind and patient advice when i was getting stressed because my other solicitor messed up so much. I recommend you to everyone.. Thank goodness i got you in the end as my solicitor and everything got sorted pretty quick. Thank you 😊 Best wishes Vik

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Roselyn Lal4 years ago

Don't use this service if you are a first home buyer. We almost missed settlement because the lawyer did not draw down on kiwisaver funds. Lucky my bank came through. Even after settling we've had issues with notice of sale not being passed on the the council meaning I'm behind in paying rates. I've had a very stressful experience because of Jennifer Edwards and her incompetence. I do not recommend using Smith and Partners.

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Laura Crosland5 years ago

We are first time home buyers who were looking to have a lawyer assist us with our kiwi saver withdrawal and to oversee the paper work. Wade Hansen was completely inaccessible and non responsive despite us trying to make contact so many times via email and phone. Would not recommend and have now gone with a much more helpful lawyer.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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