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Our experts can assist you with:

  • Breach of trust claims.
  • Fiduciary duty claims.


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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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