Clients consistently praise Katharine and the Wesley Jones Law team for professional, quick, and clear communication during property transactions and will drafting. Many highlight stress-free experiences, helpful advice during due diligence, and the ability to handle matters remotely or on short notice. All reviews are 5-star, with no criticisms noted.

Clients consistently praise Rachel Brazil for her exceptional knowledge, no-nonsense approach, and supportive, caring manner during difficult employment situations like bullying and mediation. Reviews highlight her ability to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions and clear, straight-to-the-point advice, making clients feel well-supported and achieving positive outcomes.

Clients consistently praise Rochelle Crossman for her expertise, compassion, and strong advocacy. Reviews highlight her clear communication, support during complex separation and custody matters, and dedication to achieving the best outcomes. Many describe her as professional, kind, and reassuring, with one noting she turns despair into a clear plan.

Clients consistently praise Craig Paddon and his team for their empathy, professionalism, and efficiency, especially in property transactions and business purchases. Reviewers highlight clear communication, prompt responses, and a personal touch that makes complex processes feel manageable. Craig is often described as knowledgeable about the Dunedin property market and goes above and beyond, such as reviewing documents over the weekend.

Clients consistently praise Webb Farry Lawyers for their friendly, professional, and kind staff. Specific lawyers like Kim Jarvis, Tom Clout, and Simon Eton are commended for deep expertise and clear communication during difficult situations. Reviewers highlight the firm's helpfulness and ease of dealing with, often recommending them to family and friends.

Clients consistently praise Todd Whitcombe and the team at Whitcombe Law for their professionalism, clear communication, and steady guidance during property transactions. Many highlight how they made stressful processes—such as selling and buying homes—feel straightforward and well-managed. Reviewers also appreciate the team’s friendly, supportive approach, with one even noting they offered to help with moving. Overall, clients recommend Whitcombe Law as dependable, trustworthy, and reliable.

Clients consistently highlight the firm's professionalism, friendliness, and ease of working with the team. Individual lawyers such as Werner van Harselaar, Michael Win, Linda Mulholland, and Carolynn Masson receive specific praise for their knowledge, caring approach, and clear communication. One first-home buyer noted Carolynn provided excellent guidance throughout a seamless process. Overall, reviewers express high satisfaction and strong recommendations.

Clients overwhelmingly praise the firm for its professionalism, high standards, and fair approach to achieving satisfactory outcomes. One client specifically commended Tammy Whelan for excellent guidance, while others highlight a family-oriented and supportive atmosphere. The reviews consistently reflect positive experiences with no negative feedback.

Clients consistently praise Teresa Chan for her thorough, clear, and patient legal advice, especially in immigration and property matters. Many highlight her meticulous attention to detail, prompt communication, and compassionate support during stressful visa processes. Specific lawyers mentioned include Teresa Chan herself, with one review noting the team's efficiency and amiability. No significant complaints appear.

Clients consistently praise Downie Stewart Lawyers for their knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient service. Reviewers highlight Bianca Green's exceptional communication and promptness in handling wills, EPoAs, and property sales, as well as Julia Oliver's business background, down-to-earth style, and responsiveness in property and employment matters. No negative feedback was found.

Clients consistently praise immigration adviser Sarah Caulton for her deep expertise, empathy, and clear guidance through stressful immigration processes. Many highlight her ability to find positive solutions when other lawyers offered negative outlooks, and her strong track record with visa applications. The firm is described as professional, supportive, and effective in achieving successful residency outcomes.

Clients repeatedly praise Matthew Joyce for his approachability, deep knowledge, patience, and ability to explain complex legal terms clearly. He is commended for excellent service on property, wills, and conveyancing, with specific mentions of going above and beyond for Kainga Ora first home partnerships. Chris Burke also receives strong recommendations for long-term client relationships and overall professionalism. A single low review notes a lack of talent, but the overwhelming sentiment is highly positive.

Clients consistently praise Klinkert Law for its professional, friendly, and approachable staff. Multiple reviews highlight Kim Storey's professionalism, clear communication, and sense of humor that made stressful processes enjoyable. Rachel Grant receives special mentions for being incredibly professional, supportive, and quick to act in relationship matters. The firm's prompt communication and ability to explain legal concepts without jargon are recurring themes, with no negative feedback noted.

Clients consistently praise the team for being caring, friendly, and dedicated, with specific mentions of Sharon and Vicki for wills and conveyancing. However, one client strongly warns about bias, high fees for incomplete work, and advises against the firm for retirement village purchases.

Reviews mention that the building is easy to find, though one client found it themselves. The sentiment is neutral with a slight positive due to the ratings.

Clients praise the firm for making complex cross-border purchases easy and for professional handling of sales and purchases over many years. However, several reviews complain about poor communication, with lawyers not returning calls or emails, leading to lost sales and extreme stress. Specific lawyers like Anne and Tammy are commended, while Simon Carter is heavily criticized for unresponsiveness.

Clients report mixed experiences. Positive reviews highlight expertise in house sales and wills, with knowledgeable and helpful service. However, many negative reviews cite poor communication, long delays in returning calls, lack of availability (particularly with Michael O'Neill), and feeling rushed or poorly explained. Some clients mention being pressured to remove negative reviews.

Clients highly praise Cilla Dickinson for her professionalism, deep knowledge, and ability to make complex family law matters understandable and easy to handle. Many long-term clients feel confident having her as their lawyer. However, one review accuses her of encouraging breach of court orders and acting under conflict of interest, suggesting serious ethical concerns. Additionally, she is very busy and not currently accepting new clients.

Clients are highly satisfied with the firm, particularly praising Rachel Cardoza for her work as a family law advocate. One client noted the team's support and their handling of a complex case involving PTSD. However, there is also a neutral review mentioning ongoing family matters.

Clients describe Noel Rayner as highly professional and considerate, emphasizing his dedication to securing the best outcomes. They appreciate his clear communication and understanding approach throughout the legal process.

Clients consistently praise Chris and his team for exceptional, professional, and reliable advice. Many highlight his availability, clear explanations, and excellent service in property and personal legal matters. However, one negative review criticizes the firm for poor representation, particularly towards male clients, suggesting disinterest. Overall, the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with five out of six giving the highest rating.

Clients praise Peter Sara for his expertise with complex ACC cases that other firms gave up on, describing him as a 'legendary lawyer' who achieves successful outcomes like overturning decisions and getting surgery funded. However, there are serious complaints about poor communication, failure to follow up, high costs, and double-billing, with one client feeling judged for inability to pay. Overall, the firm is highly effective for complicated ACC matters but risks alienating clients with administrative issues.

A single review criticizes the firm for poor coordination in gathering required documents, causing a tight deadline for information from a foreign country. The client is frustrated that requests were not consolidated, leading to a stressful situation.

Clients praise specific lawyers like Bethany and Brooke for being professional, knowledgeable, and efficient in family law and property matters, with Loretta also noted for making the home purchase process easy. However, negative reviews describe experiences of wasted money, lack of results, conflict of interest, and repeated charges for calls that went unanswered, with one client calling Jenny Beck 'all about lipstick, fancy clothes and false tone' and another citing $3000 spent with no separation sorted.