Our Strategy. Your Solutions.

It’s nice to meet you.

Based in Hamilton, Gurnell Harrison Stanley provides tailored legal advice to businesses, rural clients, trusts, and individuals across New Zealand. We specialise in business and property law, bringing decades of experience and professionalism to every matter.

Our lawyers and staff understand the importance of a personal, one-on-one relationship. We take the time to get to know you, understand your goals, and work closely with you and your advisers to achieve the best outcomes.

Our entrepreneurial approach sets us apart. We combine commercial insight with practical, customised solutions to meet your unique needs and challenges. At Gurnell Harrison Stanley, we don’t just provide legal services - we partner with you to make things happen.

What our clients say.

I needed to find a law firm to help me resolve a few family and property issues. I was referred to Gurnell Harrison Stanley by a work colleague. Following my first meeting I felt at ease and understood. I knew I had found a team that genuinely cared, was switched on and knowledgeable. The whole process from the first meeting to the resolution of my business was very professional.

Andrea
I can’t speak highly enough about the team, they were recommended to me by a good friend. They are genuinely sincere, trustworthy, honest and have a interest in what you're trying to achieve without the crazy lawyer prices others usually charge. The team are transparent in everything they do. They have helped me with my trust and property purchases over the years. It’s a pleasure doing business with a professional team who care about you as a person.

Mandee
I can highly recommend this firm. I have worked with them on a number of occasions and every time was a great experience. Thanks again for all the great work and looking forward to doing business with you again.

Johan
My partner and I worked with GHS Law to get into our first home. They were very professional and went the extra mile to give us all the information we needed to make the best decisions. We couldn’t thank them enough for all the help they gave us and it was such a pleasure to deal with someone so friendly. We would highly recommend Gurnell Harrison Stanley.

Liana
What a great team - very skillful and human at the same time - able to break things down into language that the average person can understand.

Cory
Highly recommend this law firm. Awesome service and affordable.

Michelle
The team have done a fantastic job setting up quite complex legal structures for us and our family. They have always been very accommodating as we’ve updated things and we feel very confident we’re in good hands. Would highly recommend the team to take care of all your legal needs.

David
I highly recommend this firm with nice people and professional services.

Jeff
I had dealt with a different law firm with no progress. I recently changed over to Gurnell Harrison Stanley Lawyers and have had great success. Awesome service with quick results. No mucking around and affordable. They were able to relieve some stress in regards to my wife’s estate.

Alby

Our Services

Business + Commercial

We evaluate your goals, risk tolerance, and funding roadmap to recommend an optimal corporate structure—then draft and file the documents needed to bring it to life.

Property

Whether you're a developer, an investor or a home owner, property is one of the surest ways to create and retain wealth – if you’re well advised.

Employment

We provide cost-effective legal advice and pragmatic solutions to both employers and employees in all employment matters.

Trusts

Trusts continue to be a popular way of protecting and managing assets. If you're contemplating a trust, or if you already have one, we provide sound legal advice to ensure your trust affords your assets the protection intended.

Estate Planning

Protecting what you have while you’re alive and well is important. Equally important is what happens to your affairs in the event that you can’t make decisions, and ultimately what happens when you pass away.

Relationship Property

If you're starting a new relationship, contemplating separation or have already separated, we can provide you with legal advice on all your relationship property matters.

Estate Administration

Losing a loved one can be a very stressful and emotional time. We aim to alleviate that stress by assisting with your loved one's legal affairs, including obtaining probate, smoothly, quickly and with empathy.

Subdivisions

Whether you have a large scale property venture, rural subdivision or simply wish to subdivide off the back section, we can provide you with comprehensive legal advice and assistance to achieve the best result.

Charities + Societies

Starting and running a community organisation can be legally complex. Questions surrounding structure, incorporation, registration, changing of officers, member disputes, and winding up all require sound advice.

Let’s Work Together.

Our Team have over 80 years’ collective experience. You can expect us to take a personal approach when working with you. Our clients enjoy a one-to-one relationship with their lawyer. It’s the time we take to get to know and understand you that sets us apart.

Our Strategy. Your Solutions.

It’s nice to meet you.

I can highly recommend this firm. I have worked with them on a number of occasions and every time was a great experience. Thanks again for all the great work and looking forward to doing business with you again.

What a great team - very skillful and human at the same time - able to break things down into language that the average person can understand.

Highly recommend this law firm. Awesome service and affordable.

The team have done a fantastic job setting up quite complex legal structures for us and our family. They have always been very accommodating as we’ve updated things and we feel very confident we’re in good hands. Would highly recommend the team to take care of all your legal needs.

I highly recommend this firm with nice people and professional services.

I had dealt with a different law firm with no progress. I recently changed over to Gurnell Harrison Stanley Lawyers and have had great success. Awesome service with quick results. No mucking around and affordable. They were able to relieve some stress in regards to my wife’s estate.