Balanced Legal Advice
We are a boutique New Zealand law firm with a focus on conflict resolution and property law.
We know that life isn’t always easy. We believe that problem-solving using legal tools is very powerful and we use these tools to guide and inform our clients to solve their problems and disputes.
We put ourselves between our clients and the problem giving our clients the chance to make well thought through decisions about how their problem is solved.
We offer unique perspectives on problems that others are not trained or experienced to do, offering skills and experience that are unique in Australasia.
We know that life isn’t always easy. We believe that problem-solving using legal tools is very powerful and we use these tools to guide and inform our clients to solve their problems and disputes.
We put ourselves between our clients and the problem giving our clients the chance to make well thought through decisions about how their problem is solved.
We offer unique perspectives on problems that others are not trained or experienced to do, offering skills and experience that are unique in Australasia.
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expertise
We provide insight into complex areas of property law, valuation law, dispute resolution, and arbitration. Read more about our services below:
Dispute resolution can take many forms. At one end of the spectrum, we can assist providing skills and knowledge to help our clients resolve problems themselves. Read more…
Land is defined under the Property Law Act 2007 as including “all estates and interests, whether freehold or chattel, in real property”. Read more…
From time-to-time people’s land is required for the greater public good. In these instances, the Crown may exercise this right to take land for public purposes. Read more…
In a perfect world building projects would be completed without any problems. However, we know that is not always the case. Read more…
We offer a unique insight into valuation law and practice. We understand the dynamics of the assessment of value and how those values should be assessed and presented. Read more…
We know farming isn’t easy. We have spent our fair share of time in howling southerly winds bring cows in for milking, on the lambing beat, or feeding out and shifting electric fences (which we still do). We get it! Read more…
We live in a world were sound is all about us. Sound is often welcome but we know some sound is unwelcome – it is noise and becomes a problem when we have no tolerance for it. Read more…
We have sat on boards overseeing hundreds of millions of dollars of assets with profoundly diverse staffing needs. We offer general commercial legal advice. Read more…
Family arrangement can be complex. There are many nuances to how families work together. Sometimes families need help to manage their affairs and to plan for the future. Read more…
Lawrence Hill
Themis Law managing director was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 2000 having followed a passion for dispute resolution in the mid-1990’s. He became involved with rent disputes as a registered valuer. Seeking to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of the law and arbitration his passion for helping people solve problems prompted a move from the valuation profession to the legal profession. He actively promotes a wide variety of resolution techniques to advance the needs of his clients.
We collaborate with respected professionals because we do not profess to know every answer whilst building long-lasting positive relationships with our clients.
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We collaborate with respected professionals because we do not profess to know every answer whilst building long-lasting positive relationships with our clients.