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As West Auckland’s leading law firm, Smith and Partners Lawyers have been helping develop West Auckland business and community since 1988. Our skilled team of lawyers provide easy to understand legal advice in property law, business law, commercial property law, family law, employment law, civil and commercial litigation, estates, estate planning – wills & family trusts, debt collection and elder law.


Whether you are a business owner wanting commercially astute advice to help grow your business and protect your hard work, or an individual navigating the complexities of life — property, relationships, family, employment and protecting your assets — our team will provide you with the right advice for your situation — in plain English that you can understand.

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4worldlovers: Paul Gallagher Legal is the present day incarnation of the oldest and longest established Law firms in Albany. Since 1958 we have grown and evolved in much the same way as the Albany area itself and we pride ourselves on being a part of the community here and we invite you to draw on our wealth of local knowledge and experience. We have now entered a new era having moved from Albany Village to North Harbour after 57 years – quite an achievement in itself.

4worldlovers: With a reputation for results, a heritage of excellence and a culture of collaboration, Brookfields Lawyers is recognised as one of the leading law practices in New Zealand.

4worldlovers: Jeremy provides expert family law advice to clients around New Zealand and overseas.

With over two decades of experience, Jeremy Sutton specialises in cases that involve trusts, businesses, properties, disputed estates and financially complex divorces. He is based in Auckland but can accept instructions no matter where you are based.

Jeremy’s empathy and compassion is his greatest strength in understanding his clients’ situations. He gets people, and is here to guide you so that you and your loved ones can transition past this tumultuous time.

He works on a select few files at a time in order to focus on resolving your matter quickly and decisively.

He takes the intricacies of the law and tailors it to your individual circumstances. He balances the professional and personable - with a healthy dose of pragmatism for workable solutions.

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Jeremy Sutton knows what works to get the job done assiduously, fairly and quickly. He will do what it takes to achieve the best outcome that protects you and your family’s future. We guarantee a response within 24 hours, leaving no box unchecked when it comes to your needs.

Jeremy is an expert in family law, relationship property and care of children issues.

For clients who have trusts, businesses or properties in New Zealand or overseas, there can be additional challenges and complications. As a specialist family lawyer, Jeremy routinely deals with these cases. You earned it, we’ll protect it. You should make a plan against life’s uncertainties.

When couples separate after being together for more than three years, the law usually requires that their relationship property is divided equally between each party - but there are many exceptions. Jeremy will assist you to understand the complexity of relationship property law.

When there is a child or children involved in a separation, many difficult and complex decisions need to be made. Jeremy helps parents protect their relationships with their children. He can help you to negotiate with your partner in a way that minimises conflict and achieves the right outcomes.

Even if you are a father with a busy job, you do not need to be a “weekend dad”. It is certainly possible for you to have a significant share of the care of your children, and we can help you in obtaining a shared care arrangement which you are happy with.

No matter the complexity, Jeremy ensures that you and your partner reach a strong resolution.

Jeremy is known for his pragmatic approach in reaching agreement through negotiation. Even where there is deep acrimony, Jeremy can help you negotiate with your partner and reach an agreement that you are happy with.

Mediation is a collaborative way for people to resolve disputes. It involves the parties meeting together with a mediator to talk through their dispute and points of view. The mediator facilitates the conversation to help the parties reach an agreement that is acceptable to them both.

If agreement cannot be reached and your case progresses to Court, Jeremy can represent you. He feels at home in the courtroom, with the legal acumen to be your best advocate.

Jeremy has a wealth of litigation experience, presenting cases in the Family Court and up to the Supreme Court. He has access to experts whose opinions are well respected in Court.

As an accredited mediator, Jeremy represents his clients personally at roundtable meetings and in mediation. Jeremy conducts private mediations in relationship property disputes, including where there are trusts, businesses and multi-property portfolios.

He also mediates in situations regarding the management of trusts, care of children and disputes over wills. He is also a trained Collaborative Professional and member of Collaborative Resolution NZ, offering alternative dispute resolution that is intended to keep matters out of court.

Extensive expertise in disputes involving relationship property, trusts, and care of children.

Jeremy can address your concerns, and explain your rights and responsibilities in separation. Get in touch, and let’s have a chat.

The more wealth accumulated during a marriage, the more work it takes to preserve that wealth during divorce. Jeremy Sutton knows what works to protect you and your significant assets.

Our goal is to guide you through navigating these recent obstacles, and focus on what matters to you most.

Together we agree on a fixed fee for all work. A face to face or Zoom consultation is required to discuss your options and understand where to go from here.

4worldlovers: Swayne McDonald has a staff of 5 lawyers / solicitors and 2 registered legal executives, each with an interest, wide experience and detailed knowledge in their own particular ‘area’ of law.

Legal services provided cover residential and commercial conveyancing, small business/commercial, family trusts, property law, Wills, deceased estate administration, together with a wide range of other general legal matters.

We have legal offices with lawyers – commercial & business lawyers, general practice lawyers and conveyancing specialists in Manurewa and Botany Junction, Manukau.

Swayne McDonald has been providing legal services to a diverse range of private and business clients from throughout the Greater Auckland region and beyond, for more than 30 years.

An Auckland law firm with a reputation for quality service by caring experienced professionals.

Our lawyers, solicitors and conveyancing staff all have many years of experience in their chosen field. We also have a network of associates that we can call upon to get the best legal result for you. You won’t find a lawyer with as much experience as our team combined.