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GHS Gurnell·Harrison·Stanley
Established Hamilton Law Firm

Our Strategy. Your Solutions.

Tailored legal counsel for business, property, trusts and the people behind them — across the Waikato and all of New Zealand.

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80+
Years collective experience
09
Practice areas
1:1
Client relationships

We don’t just provide legal services — we partner with you to make things happen.

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 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.

Our services

Counsel across nine disciplines.

01 Business + Commercial Whether you’re starting, growing, operating and selling your business, having certainty in the world of business and commerce is key. With the… 02 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.… 03 Employment We provide cost-effective legal advice and pragmatic solutions to both employers and employees in all employment matters. We aim to resolve… 04 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… 05 Estate Planning Estate plans are a little bit like hair styles. Everyone needs one - but yours will be different to the next person’s. Protecting what you have while… 06 Relationship Property If you are starting a new relationship, contemplating separation or have already separated, we can provide you with legal advice on all your… 07 Estate Administration Losing a loved one is a very stressful and emotional time. We aim to alleviate that stress by assisting with all your legal matters smoothly, quickly… 08 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… 09 Charities + Societies Starting and running a community organisation can often be legally complex. We advise and assist local and national charities and societies as they…
What our clients say

Trusted across the Waikato.

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.
Andrea
Genuinely sincere, trustworthy and honest — with a real interest in what you’re trying to achieve, without the crazy lawyer prices.
Mandee
I can highly recommend this firm. Every time was a great experience. Thanks again for all the great work.
Johan
They went the extra mile to give us all the information we needed to make the best decisions on our first home.
Liana
A great team — skillful and human at the same time, able to break things down into language the average person can understand.
Cory
They set up quite complex legal structures for our family and have always been very accommodating. We feel we’re in good hands.
David
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Your matter deserves a considered approach.

Our team has over 80 years’ collective experience. Expect a personal approach, a one-to-one relationship with your lawyer, and advice that’s clear, commercial and human.

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