Smith and Partners Lawyers

05/10/2026

Our social club got out for a good one recently.

We started with drinks at Definitely Maybe on K Rd, then shared plates at Coco's Cantina Restaurant & Bar and finished watching Atomic - Aotearoa’s Ultimate Femme Rock Supergroup live at Auckland Town Hall.

Great company, great food and a great night all round!

04/10/2026

Not every lawyer on our litigation team planned to become one.

29/09/2026

An outdated will can cause just as much trouble as no will at all.

It's one of seven estate planning mistakes we see come up again and again. Learn how to avoid them.

27/09/2026

We've launched The Mediation Hub. A new, independent mediation service.

Mediation isn't new to us, but this gives us a dedicated space to act as a neutral mediator rather than an advocate for one side.

A mediator sits down with both parties, keeps the conversation on track, and helps everyone work toward an agreement they're happy with. No judge, no ruling, just a structured conversation that puts the outcome in your hands.

Find out more here:

The Mediation Hub provides neutral, cost-effective mediation services across NZ. Contact us to resolve disputes amicably today!

21/09/2026

Our litigation team has learnt plenty about the law over the years. Ask them what stuck, and it's the people.

19/09/2026

Recently we got the whole team together for some midwinter team building.

Drinks and pizza first, then a game show night run by Tailored Team Building. It turns out there's some serious trivia knowledge hiding around the office. Things got competitive fast. Good excuse to spend an evening together outside of case loads and client meetings.

15/09/2026

Some of our litigation team can't get going without a coffee and others are ticking off their calendar.

12/09/2026

Blood donations always dip over winter, when the usual colds and flu keep regular donors away right when the need is often highest. A group from our team got together and went along to donate as blood buddies to help make a difference.

If you've got a few workmates, friends, or whānau who'd be up for it, you can do the same. Going as a group makes it easy to get organised and get it done.

New Zealand Blood Service

06/09/2026

Going to court isn't the only way to sort out a dispute, and it's rarely the fastest.

Mediation is a structured process where an independent mediator helps both sides work towards a resolution they can both live with. It's often quicker, less stressful, and far less costly than heading to court.

Find out if mediation's right for your situation:
https://www.smithpartners.co.nz/specialist-legal-advice/litigation-dispute-resolution-law-firm/mediation-services/

06/09/2026

Ask us a legal question and you'll get a straight answer, explained in plain English. That's the standard we hold ourselves to across the practice.

Whether it's a property purchase, a business contract, making a Will, resolving a dispute or family matter. You can expect clear advice, explained properly, so you actually know where you stand and what happens next.

Find out more about us here:
https://www.smithpartners.co.nz/your-firm