With origins dating back to 1931, Bate Hallett provides General Practice Legal Services to the Hawke's Bay.

As a longstanding practitioner of Law in the Hawke's Bay, Bate Hallett prides itself as a provincial law firm, offering expert legal advice and services with specialists in Family, Property and Commercial Law.

Bate Hallett Lawyers utilise a long history of practicing law in the Hawke's Bay to provide expert and timely legal service.

Specialities include:

Sale and Purchase of businesses

Commercial contracts

Company incorporation

Shareholder agreements

Partnership formation

Joint ventures

Trademarks and Patents

Ensuring compliance with all government and local body requirements

Licensing and franchising

Bate Hallett has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate and is able to advise you regarding:

- Sale and purchase of residential and commercial property

- Leasing

- Subdivisions

- Financing of residential and commercial property

- Resource Management Act

- Building and engineering reports

Bate Hallett's specialist lawyers deal with all aspects of family law including:

- Relationship Property Agreements

- Separation

- Parenting Orders

- Guardianship Orders

- Protection Orders

- Adoption

- Non Removal Orders

- Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) matters

- Mental Health Proceedings

Bate Hallett offers representation in the following areas of civil litigation including:

- Bankruptcy

- Summary Judgement

- Debt Collection

- ACC

- Trademark Disputes

- Employment Law

Bate Hallett offers specialist representation for all criminal court appearances in Hastings, Napier, Waipukurau and Dannevirke, including:

- Criminal Charges

- Youth Court

- Defended Hearings in District Court

- Jury Trials in District and High Courts

- High Court Appeals, Court of Appeals and Appeals

Bate Hallett is able to assist you in relation to the following traffic matters:

- Applying for a work licence

- Commercial Vehicle Offences

- Representation in JPs/Traffic Court

Bate Hallett provides for all aspects of estate administration, including:

- Applying for probate

- Applying for letters of administration

- Ongoing administration of Estates

Bate Hallett's experienced lawyers will assist you in managing and protecting your personal assets, including:

- Preparing Wills

- Trust formation

- Gifting

- Powers of Attorney