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Ford Sumner (formerly Khandallah Law)

4.6(5 reviews)Excellent (100%)
23 team members13 practice areas
04 910 3200
2 Ganges Road, Khandallah, Wellington 6035

Review Summary

Clients consistently praise Joanne Cheer for her no-nonsense, efficient approach and professional yet personable service. They highlight her responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to handle complex matters like property conveyancing and acrimonious divorce settlements with calm professionalism. Multiple reviewers specifically mention trusting her with important legal matters and appreciating her detailed, pragmatic work that provides good value for money.

Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society data

Why Choose Ford Sumner (formerly Khandallah Law)?

Highly Rated

4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 Google reviews.

Full-Service Firm

Covers 13 practice areas including Commercial, Corporate, Corporate Insolvency & Turnaround and more.

Practice Areas

Commercial
Corporate
Corporate Insolvency & Turnaround
Insurance
Dispute Resolution
Employment & HR
Workplace Investigations
Property & Construction
Private Client
Environment & Regulatory
Family Law
Government
Mediation

Our Team

23 team members

Ange Penney

General Manager

Bella Chapman

Law Clerk

Boyang Bao

Lawyer

Briar Petersen

Office Manager

Christian Tucker

Lawyer

Daniel Fraser

Lawyer

Eloise Sharpe

Lawyer

Fenella Smith

Senior Lawyer

Jaesen Sumner

Partner

James Lovelock

Management Consultant

Joanne Cheer

Counsel

Family LawPrivate ClientRelationship Property

Jordan Todd

Senior Associate

Maggie Knowles

Legal Executive

Maisie Guy

Lawyer

Mark Ford

Counsel

Mary Ward-Tyree

Legal Executive

Nikita Govind

Lawyer

Paul Gillespie

Principal

Rebecca Richter

Senior Associate

Rebekah Tait

Financial Manager

Ruby de Silva

Legal/Administration Assistant

Sarah Churstain

Partner

Vanessa Smith

Legal Secretary

Client Reviews

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Steven David5 years ago

Joanne has carried out work for us three times over the last three years. Really pleased we stumbled across her practice when we first moved to Wellington. We like her no nonsense approach, fast efficient meetings and clear concise outcomes. Feel we get value for money and a quality service, can't ask for much more. More than happy to recommend her.

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Harriet Barber5 years ago

We recently purchased our first home and used Khandallah Law for the legal aspects. Joanne was excellent in helping us navigate the legalities of purchasing a house. She was professional yet personable and friendly and provided her services at an affordable cost. It was a smooth and efficient process! Highly recommended.

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Ross Simmonds5 years ago

We used Joanne to provide legal assistance for the sale of our house. She provided excellent no-fuss service, and was responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely recommend her again.

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Elena Elena5 years ago

TRUST in ones lawyer is the most important issue for me, as this is the person whose is holding my future in their hands, I found that quality in Joanne Cheer. Joanne was recommended to me as a Wills and EPA lawyer. She dealt with these matters with speed and professionalism. I was impressed to learn that Joanne had many skills which included matrimonial/ property conveyancing law, so I requested that she take over my protracted acrimonious divorce settlement. Joanne handled these matters in a very detailed, calm and considered manner. There were many contentious matters with the opposing lawyer whose manner was unprofessional, rude and bullying, Joanne maintained her dignity and did not respond in kind. Joanne showed much patience waiting for her to fee to be paid due the long drawn out settlement. Even as the finishing line was in sight I wasn’t under any pressure to concede to the oppositions demands, to get her bill paid. The fees are no more than any other matrimonial/family law company. I was presented with an exceptionally detailed account for all the work over a 2 year period. Highly recommended.

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Annabel Taylor5 years ago

Joanne recently provided me with legal assistance to purchase a new property. Service was great- prompt, thorough and pragmatic. So good I am now using her to sell another property. Approach with confidence.

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