what we do
Criminal Law
SR Legal undertakes high profile criminal jury trial and sentencing cases in both the High Court and District Court. Shane Robinson is well known and respected throughout the Wellington region as a criminal lawyer.
Family Law
SR Legal undertakes family law cases in the Hutt Valley, and wider Wellington region, which includes Lawyer for Child, Care of Children, Oranga Tamariki, and Domestic Violence proceedings.
Property and Conveyancing
SR Legal specialise in all aspects of property conveyancing, including the buying and selling of both commercial and residential properties. Our team will guide you through all of the stages of property sale and/or purchase. In particular, Mark Ligtenberg has built up a strong client base for subdivision work.
Relationship Property
SR Legal have extensive experience in relationship property and litigation disputes. We attend to preparation of Contracting Out Agreements and Relationship Property Agreements, as well as providing independent legal advice on Agreements. We will also represent you through the Court process should the need arise.
Wills and Estate Administration
SR Legal provides a prompt and personal service to assist not only in the writing of your Will, but also in the administration of it upon your death. We work closely with Executors of estates to honour the wishes of the Will maker.
Estate Disputes
SR Legal will guide you, or your family, through the process should you wish to dispute a Will, or you are an executor of a Will wishing to protect a Will’s instructions. We will also represent you through the Court process should the need arise.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
SR Legal will guide and advise you about why you need to have Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) in place, how they work, and what the role of an attorney is.
Employment Matters
SR Legal are happy to advise and assist with either the formation, or interpretation, of your Employment Contract. In the event of a dispute arising over any aspect of an Employment Contract, whether you are an employer or an employee, we are able to guide you through the complete dispute process.
Small Business and Commercial
SR Legal can assist in the purchase or sale of small businesses and we will also guide you as to any other professional advice you may require during the process. This includes liaising with tax accountants with regard to your GST and Income Tax obligations and advising as to the content and implications of lease terms relating to the business premises.