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.

Chasing debts on farms to get tougher? A review of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2)

Only Half the Story? A Vendor’s Costly Statement

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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

Paul Middlemiss

Partner
Commercial

Alexandria Till

Senior Associate
Resource Management & Employment

Sarah Rawcliffe

Partner
Litigation

Pervinder Kaur

Solicitor
Resource Management, Employment & Alcohol Licensing

Jake Casey

Partner
Commercial

Laura Fischer

Solicitor
Litigation

Mark Thomson

Consultant
Private Client

Katelyn Silvester

Law Clerk
Private Client

Dr. Joan Forret

Partner
Resource Management, Alcohol Licensing & Public Works Act

Sue Addison

Registered Legal Executive
Private Client

Meet our team

Our latest thinking

Chasing debts on farms to get tougher? A review of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2)

New Zealand has a large primary production industry and, with that, a large amount of debt. The Minister for Agriculture has introduced a new Bill to try and give greater protection to farmers by forcing creditors with security interests in farm property to jump a few hurdles before they can enforce securities over defaulting farm borrowers. We will watch the progression of this Bill with interest, and keep you updated, as it will affect a great number of our Agri-business clients.

18 July 2019 Sector Litigation

Only Half the Story? A Vendor’s Costly Statement

When it comes to property sales, the legal principle of “caveat emptor”, or “buyer beware” applies subject to any warranties given by the vendor in the sale and purchase agreement. However, a recent Court of Appeal case confirms that this principle is also subject to the right of the purchaser not to be misled by the vendor or their agent.

26 June 2019 Sector Property

Mind your own business – the Privacy Bill 2018

Imagine the writer’s horror to discover when doing a Google search on an unrelated topic, to have pop up on the screen, a list of merchants she used her credit card at, their locations and when she purchased, going back months. And for good measure, accompanied by a map of New Zealand showing where those merchants are located.

24 May 2019 Sector Employment

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