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Woodward Chrisp

2.3(3 reviews)Mixed (-20%)
30 team members9 practice areas
+64 6 869 0900
Level 3, Victoria Plaza Complex, 40 Reads Quay, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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Review Summary

Clients report mixed experiences with the firm, with some praising genuine, helpful service for family matters while others express significant frustration. Specific complaints include lawyers being rude and hanging up on clients, failure to follow up on promised contacts for wills, and clients being left to work alone on affidavits while being charged for unprovided time. Positive feedback highlights honest responses and assistance with family affairs, though even satisfied clients note shortcomings in individual service areas.

Generated from 3 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose Woodward Chrisp?

Full-Service Firm

Covers 9 practice areas including Criminal Law, Property Law, Commercial Law and more.

Published Hours

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law
Property Law
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Family Law
Estate Administration
Wills
Litigation

Our Team

30 team members

Adam Simperingham

Director

Criminal Law

Alison Bendall

Director

Employment LawCivil LitigationFamily Property Law

Angelina Kosenko

Solicitor

Criminal Law

Belinda Andrew

Associate

Estate AdministrationWills

Brandt Auld

Director

Property LawCommercial Law

Caroline Gregory

Associate

Property LawCommercial Law

Christine Light

Associate

Property LawCommercial Law

Daniel Berry

Director

Criminal Law

Dr Kai-Cheung Leung

Solicitor

Litigation

Ellie FitzGerald

Director

Property LawCommercial Law

Eric Skyy

Solicitor

Property LawCommercial Law

Harakeke Mote

Legal Clerk

Criminal Law

Heather Shanks

Legal Executive

Estate AdministrationWills

Jane Rau

General Manager

Janice Grigg

Legal Secretary

Jasmine Donovan-Monteith

Accounts Manager

Jeff Allen

Solicitor

Family LawProperty LawCommercial Law

Joseph (Joe) Martin

Consultant

Property LawCommercial Law

Kris Clapham

Special Counsel

Property LawCommercial Law

Mallory Ireland

Legal Executive

Property LawCommercial Law

Melissa Van Wyk

Legal Executive

Estate AdministrationWills

Piers Blomfield

Solicitor

Criminal Law

Roger Stoves

Solicitor

Criminal LawFamily Law

Rory Bevins

Solicitor

Litigation

Rosa Tang

Solicitor

Property LawCommercial LawCriminal Law

Sarah Beck

Legal Clerk

Criminal Law

Sarah Cranswick

Solicitor

Property LawCommercial Law

Tahu Swann

Legal Clerk

Property LawCommercial Law

Veronica Tukaki

Legal Executive

Property LawCommercial Law

Yalda Dayap

Solicitor

Employment Law

Client Reviews

2.3
3 total reviewsMixed (-20%)
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Sam WalkerLocal GuideEdited 2 years ago

5 Star 🌟 response upgrade from 3 Star 🌟 Thanks fo your honest genuine response I've never had one like it before 👍 Thankyou for helping family out in the past. Good service helped out with our family affairs,why 3 stars,I asked about a will,office said one of the lawyers will contact me,no one rang,one of my pet hates is lying,great sorting out our family stuff,but not good for individual services not good enough for a simple will set-up,I'm looking elsewhere,why I was recommended here is beyond me,lucky to not get a 1 star,be honest ain't you lawyers.

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MsCinders1978Local Guidea year ago

Rory Bevins is a very rude and arrogant lawyer. I phoned to discuss the situation of a matter that he is dealing with, and I was waiting for a reply from his client. He was extremely rude, saying, "I dont act for you so..." and hung up the phone in my ear. It's absolutely terrible.

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Ruth LuxtonLocal Guide5 years ago

Do not go to them ..this is a warning...they do not care for the client at all.they sit you in a room to reply to a affidavit by yourself and hand you a pen and a pad and tell you to do the work yourself while they have another client. And charge you for there time.when they haven't given you any. They are unprofessional and waste your time and money..they drag it out without helping so you end up getting charged for nothing...they do cause you more grief than the grief you had before going to them for help...avoid at all costs..............

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