Harkness Henry

Welcome to the new look Harkness Henry

We are excited to reveal our new brand and hope you enjoy browsing our new website.

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.

A Safe and Healthy Workplace -

The Importance of a Good Bullying/Harassment Policy

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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 the new look Harkness Henry

We are excited to reveal our new brand and hope you enjoy browsing our new website.

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

Sarah Rawcliffe

Partner
Litigation

Dr. Joan Forret

Partner
Resource Management, Alcohol Licensing & Public Works Act

Annette Edwards

Senior Associate
Commercial

Jillene Peters

Associate
Private Client

Jessica Matena

Associate
Litigation

Sandra Braithwaite

Partner
Commercial

Karen Shaw

Senior Associate
Litigation

Alexandria Till

Senior Associate
Resource Management & Employment

Matthew Peploe

Partner
Private Client

Mark Thomson

Consultant
Private Client

Meet our team

Our latest thinking

A Safe and Healthy Workplace- The Importance of a Good Bullying/Harassment Policy

Recent case law has provided further guidance to employers as to what they may wish to include in a bullying and harassment policy, and what will be considered in the absence of such a policy. Employers need to consider how they are fulfilling their duty of care to employees including, in particular, what they are doing to prevent bullying in their workplace.

20 September 2018 Sector Employment

The Importance of Disclosure in Relationship Property Matters

Many clients wonder why they have to provide disclosure of their assets and liabilities when they are signing a separation agreement or contracting out agreement. This article explains why disclosure is so important and what could happen if this crucial step is overlooked.

25 September 2020 Sector Relationship property

Covenants in Gross under the Land Transfer Act 2017

In November this year, the Land Transfer Act 2017 (“LTA”) will replace the Land Transfer Act 1952. One of the changes in the LTA will be to allow the registration of covenants “in gross” against the title to a property. This will be a change welcomed by lawyers, banks and their clients.

25 September 2020 Sector Property

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