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
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.
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30 team members
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General Manager - Finance & Operations
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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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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