Parry Field Lawyers – Lawyers in Auckland

Parry Field Lawyers is a full-service law firm supporting clients across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We provide excellent legal advice and find solutions which deliver the best practical outcome for those we represent. Our core practice areas include charity, commercial, disputes, for-purpose, immigration, and property.

Strong relationships underpin the high-quality service the firm provides. Our team of 11 partners and 100 staff provide a personable approach, supporting clients from our offices in Auckland, Christchurch, Hokitika, and Rolleston.

We see our clients in a rounded way and want to help them with ‘what really matters’, for legal services and beyond, where appropriate.

Our commitment is to serve our clients well and have a positive impact.

Explore our specialised legal services below. Our team are happy to help and can answer any questions you have. 

Our Auckland Office

Auckland

PHONE: +64 9 930 4340

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Level 10, 51 Shortland Street
Auckland, 1010

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 8020, Riccarton,
Christchurch, 8440
New Zealand

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Latest Articles

Trustee Liabilities: Demystifying your role

In our series of articles on “demystifying the role of Trustees of charitable trusts” we answer some of the questions we hear most often from Trustees. In this article we focus on the legal liabilities of Trustees. In our other articles…

What Powers do the Trustees of Charitable Trusts have?

Our charitable trust clients often ask what powers Trustees have. It is a great question to be asking. While Trustees tend to have quite wide powers, sometimes the powers are restricted by the wording of the Trust Deed. Knowing what is permitted…

Delegation within Charitable Trusts – What is Permitted?

It is relatively common for Trustees of charitable trusts to delegate some functions and responsibilities to other people. However, it is important to understand what delegations are legally permitted and what is not able to be delegated, and…

Trustee Duties: Demystifying your role

Thousands of New Zealanders are Trustees of charitable trusts, providing governance for thousands of diverse charities. In our series of articles on “demystifying the role of Trustees of charitable trusts” we answer some of the questions…

Understanding Charitable Purposes: Preventing Scope Creep and Purpose Drift

Charitable purpose is more than a line in a trust document. It is the beating heart of an organisation, its North Star, and the aim which it must legally pursue. What is a Charitable Purpose? New Zealand's Charities Act defines what purposes…

When Purposes Become Outdated: Can Charitable Purposes be Changed?

Society changes. Language evolves. Gold rush towns become ghost towns. What made sense in 1950 may be impossible, impractical, or simply no longer appropriate today. If a charity's purposes have become outdated and there is no power in the…

What is FATCA and CRS and how does it affect you?

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International Tax Legislation Under FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act), adopted by New Zealand in 2014, the United States aims to detect and prevent tax evasion by US citizens and tax residents on their worldwide income from financial…

What gets you up in the morning? Why purpose is so important for charities in New Zealand

Adopting and adhering to recognised charitable purposes is an essential requirement for organisations in New Zealand to become registered charities. Beyond compliance, however, charitable purposes can also be understood as Kaupapa. They guide…

Should I buy a property through a mortgagee sale?

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Properties sold by way of mortgagee sale often sell for less than similar properties on the open market. This can make a mortgagee sale attractive to purchasers, particularly those looking for a “bargain” or investment opportunity. However,…

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