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Litigation through the Courts can take a long time, is often expensive and the outcomes are never guaranteed.  For these reasons, our experts encourage, where appropriate, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. 

Our team, which includes members of the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand, can help you with:

  • Arbitration.
  • Mediation.
  • Expert determination.


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Our clients are individuals and families, companies and trusts, charities, hapū and iwi. We pride ourselves in caring for our clients, making their lives easier through the long-standing relationships we build with them. 

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McCaw Lewis is driven by three key values: Whāia te iti kahurangiManaakitanga and Kotahitanga.

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We offer a comprehensive suite of legal services with a focus on commercial, Te Tiriti o Waitangipropertydispute resolutionasset planningenvironmental/natural resourcesworkplace law and Māori land


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07 838 2079

Our team are ready to help with your dispute. You can give us a call or enter your details in the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

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