Harkness Henry

Welcome to Harkness Henry

We’re in the business of law – all manner of commercial and private law, across Hamilton, the Waikato and beyond.

Our people

We pride ourselves on the depth and distinction of our team, covering all aspects of law.

Our thinking

We like to share our insights and perspective on certain legal issues – take a read of the latest articles from our experts.

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Our services

With the breadth of expertise in our team, we provide legal counsel across the board.

How can we help you today?

Welcome to Harkness Henry

We’re in the business of law – all manner of commercial and private law, across Hamilton, the Waikato and beyond.

How can we help you today?

One of the things we pride ourselves on is the depth and distinction of our team, covering all aspects of law.

Alcohol licensing Commercial law Commercial litigation Construction law Employment law Estate planning Finance law Health law Insolvency law Not-for-profit organisations Property law Relationship property law Resource management law Rural law Trust law

Our difference is in relationship

While it’s the business that sustains us, it’s the people that drive us. We do what we do to help people – our clients are key. And our open, accurate and one-step-ahead approach means achieving the best for them, every time.

Meet our team

Jessica Mathieson

Solicitor
Resource Management, Employment & Alcohol Licensing

Katelyn Silvester

Law Clerk
Private Client

Annette Edwards

Senior Associate
Commercial

Greg Thomas

Solicitor
Commercial

Dr. Joan Forret

Partner
Resource Management, Alcohol Licensing & Public Works Act

Sue Addison

Registered Legal Executive
Private Client

Jillene Peters

Associate
Private Client

Jessica Matena

Associate
Litigation

Kerri Tozer

IT Manager

Matthew Peploe

Partner
Private Client

Meet our team

Our latest thinking

Neighbours at War – What to do when you have a fence dispute

The Fencing Act 1978 has been in place for decades but there is still confusion as to the process and means of resolving disputes that arise under the Act. This article raises some points to be aware of before arranging a replacement boundary fence in the hope that your neighbour will pay their fair share.

18 November 2019 Sector Litigation

Online Issues: Buying goods off Trade Me

The internet creates a specialised set of problems which cannot always be dealt with in the traditional sense. With the development and increasing use of online trading sites, such as Trade Me, comes a whole new set of practical and legal problems.

18 November 2019 Sector Litigation

Debt recovery and enforcement methods - What options do you have if a customer fails to pay their bills?

Do you need help in recovering a debt? Clients often ask what options they have to recovery money owed by an individual or a business. This article outlines what options are available to you if you need to recover a debt.

18 November 2019 Sector Litigation

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