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Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited

Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited

4.4(15 reviews)Excellent (75%)
30 team members29 practice areas
+64 7 928 9000
Monmouth House, First Floor/41 Monmouth Street, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
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Review Summary

Clients consistently praise the firm's supportive, knowledgeable, and empathetic staff, with many highlighting specific lawyers like Michelle Carey, Jenny Schischka, and Carlene for their professionalism and clear communication. Positive reviews focus on smooth conveyancing, family law guidance, and commercial property transactions. Negative reviews are isolated, citing poor communication and unprofessional conduct from director Holly Hawkins and front desk staff in a family court context.

Generated from 15 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited?

Highly Rated

4.4 out of 5 stars based on 15 Google reviews.

Full-Service Firm

Covers 29 practice areas including Business Law, Company Law, Commercial Law and more.

Published Hours

Open hours listed — check below for daily schedule.

Practice Areas

Business Law
Company Law
Commercial Law
Property Law
Family Law
Civil Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Trust Law
Trusts
Succession Planning
Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
Estates
Wills
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Criminal Law
Relationship Property
Shared Property
Parenting
Family Violence
Guardianship
Paternity
Surrogacy/Adoption
Charitable Trusts
Incorporated Societies
Conveyancing
Mediation

Our Team

30 team members

Andrea Fraser

Associate

Family LawShared PropertyEmployment LawCriminal LawDispute ResolutionCivil LitigationEstate Litigation

Bianca Turner

Legal Assistant

Brittany Ivil

Senior Associate

Property LawCommercial LawTrust LawSuccession PlanningCharitable TrustsIncorporated Societies

Bronte Hemmings

Solicitor

Commercial LawProperty LawWillsEnduring Powers of AttorneyTrustsSuccession Planning

Brooke Halcombe

Receptionist, Legal Assistant

Camille Bell

Associate

Civil LitigationEmployment LawShared PropertyDispute ResolutionFamily Law

Carlene Macrae

Legal Executive

Property LawTrust Law

Cathy Booth

Registered Legal Executive

Property LawTrust Law

Deborah Palmer

Practice Manager

Fiona Managh

Senior Legal Assistant

Holly Hawkins

Director

Family LawShared Property

Ilze-meri Coetzee

Legal Assistant

Jaqueline Mayer

Senior Solicitor

Commercial LawProperty LawEstatesWillsEnduring Powers of Attorney

Jenny Cull

Registered Legal Executive

Property LawTrust Law

Jenny Schischka

Registered Legal Executive

Property LawTrust Law

Jude Spicer

Director

Property LawCommercial LawCompany LawTrustsSuccession Planning

Kelly Clark

Senior Solicitor

Family LawShared PropertyEmployment LawCivil LitigationDispute Resolution

Leanne Underwood

Legal Assistant

Lisa Birks

Legal Assistant

Mandy MacIntosh

Registered Legal Executive

Property LawTrust Law

Michelle Carey

Senior Solicitor

ParentingFamily ViolenceGuardianshipRelationship PropertyPaternitySurrogacy/Adoption

Michelle Jones

Legal Assistant

Nadine Fruean

Senior Administrator

Nikki Burley

Director

Company LawCommercial LawProperty LawTrustsSuccession PlanningDispute Resolution

Sam Sutherland

Registered Legal Executive

Property LawTrust Law

Sarah Tustin

Consultant

Estate PlanningTrustsWillsPowers of Attorney

Shevaun Price

Solicitor

Family LawCriminal Law

Susan Aver

Legal Assistant

Tom Castle

Director

Civil LitigationDispute ResolutionCriminal LawEmployment Law

Tracy Brownie

Legal Executive

Estates

Client Reviews

4.4
15 total reviewsExcellent (75%)
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Anna SomervilleLocal Guide2 weeks ago

We have been supported by a number of different amazing women at BCH law across the commercial, family law and conveyancing side of their business. We have found them to all be very knowledgeable, supportive and empathetic and so very good at their jobs .. Thank you so much to Nikki, Holly and the awesome team at BCH law you all go above and beyond for your clients. Highly recommend!

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Olivia Palmeri7Local Guidea year ago

Michelle at Burley Castle Hawkins Law is excellent she will tell you like it is and is supportive of your needs and puts your mind at ease communication and explanations of things is very good 5+ stars

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SnailLocal Guidea year ago

Absolutely great to deal with!!! Carlene was super organized and it was a pleasure to have her for selling and buying a house. Nicole & Robert

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Kelly CraigLocal Guidea year ago

Very efficient and friendly service from Carlene. All dealings have processed smoothly and been stress free. Highly recommend BCH Law and Carlene to anyone.

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Roanna GornallLocal Guide4 months ago

Michelle Carey was a very supportive lawyer that helped me through a difficult time. She took heed of my situation and did her best to guide me legally so I could make well informed decisions. She also explained things clearly so I could understand the legal jargon.

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Samantha CareyLocal Guide5 months ago

Highly rate Burley Castle Hawkins! I recently purchased my first home with the diligent, timely and knowledgeable Jenny Schischka and it made the entire process feel streamlined and easy. She was incredibly helpful, thank you Jenny!

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JefLocal Guide5 months ago

We've used BCH for the sale & purchase of several residential properties and one business and the knowledge, support and communication has always been exceptional. On our most recent S & P which concluded just on a week ago there was a last minute flurry of activity due to a banking error and Jaqueline from BCH made sure everything was taken care of. She kept us updated on everything, stayed late to make sure the documents were completed and reassured our stressed out selves that everything was on track. And it was...and it remained on track and completed successfully. Thank you to all at BCH who have shown once again they are the law company everyone should use, they won't let you down! Warmest Regards Christina & Jef

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Steven DraffinLocal Guide7 months ago

BCH Lawyers are fantastic. Highly recommend and I appreciate the range of services they can offer when and as needed.

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Marshall PalmerLocal Guide7 months ago

Samantha Messenger remotely handled our latest residential house purchase and did a fantastic job. She was quick to respond to emails and helped make the whole purchase process a breeze. We will definitely be using BCHL Ltd. again.

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Anita PriceLocal Guide7 months ago

Awesome friendly team, great communication. Highly recommend

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Jenna JonathanLocal Guide9 months ago

I recently had the pleasure of working with Carlene for both the sale of my property and the purchase of a new one, and I couldn't be more impressed with her service. From start to finish, Carlene was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. She made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Thanks to Carlene, my move was seamless, and I felt confident every step of the way. I highly recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance.

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Ellen ScottLocal Guidea year ago

Michelle Carey is an exceptional Solicitor —professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to her clients. She provided clear guidance, was incredibly supportive, and handled our complex situation with patience and care. Throughout the process, we felt heard and valued. I highly recommend her services!

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Ann Prendeville3 months ago

Thank you - we appreciate your google rating. We value your clientele and look forward to assisting you again.

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Ivan ClothierLocal Guidea month ago

I have a situation, family court matter. This law shop is assigned to my father. They are refusing to commucate in a decent and fair way. The front line staff are hanging up when I call. They are cashing inn on my family issues. Sadly they have supported exparte documents in court. Which involves slander and false reports from there client, my father. Family court is a brutal process and intrusive. Clearly this law office is not transparent or decent. I do not support such business of law with no communication skills. I suggest you find a solution principal to your and your staffs issues of law management ? I. do not. suggest this business of law. Be approached. Kind regards Ivan clothier

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Julie Fisiga Tuagalu-RooneyLocal Guide7 months ago

Holly Hawkins...very creepy and disrespectful interfering in my marriage. She will keep going with a matter that has nothing to do with her. She doesn't follow the Law but advises her clients to not pay their share of a mortgage. My understanding that is breaching her contract. Very rude and poor.

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