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    • Maarten Dirkzwager
    • Alice Caird
    • Thomas Nation
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    • Stacey Blissett
    • Lauren Archer
    • Emily White
    • Leticia Glover
    • Joshua Westland
    • Isabella Guerin
    • Emily Rennell
    • Tara Norton
    • Nicole Stephen
  • Areas of law
    • Commercial law
    • Litigation
    • Family Law
    • Property Law
    • First Home Buyers
    • Farming Law
    • Employment agreements & disputes
    • Asset protection & estate planning
    • Criminal Law
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  • About us
  • Meet the team
    • Our people
    • Grant Proudfoot
    • Maarten Dirkzwager
    • Alice Caird
    • Thomas Nation
    • Jenny Carter-Bolitho
    • Stacey Blissett
    • Lauren Archer
    • Emily White
    • Leticia Glover
    • Joshua Westland
    • Isabella Guerin
    • Emily Rennell
    • Tara Norton
    • Nicole Stephen
  • Areas of law
    • Commercial law
    • Litigation
    • Family Law
    • Property Law
    • First Home Buyers
    • Farming Law
    • Employment agreements & disputes
    • Asset protection & estate planning
    • Criminal Law
  • News & views
  • Careers
  • Payment options
  • Contact us
Timpany Walton lawyers
Looking for a lawyer in Timaru? We are one of South Canterbury’s most vigorous and progressive legal firms, with knowledge across a wide range of legal areas. Come to us for expert, trustworthy advice delivered in a down to earth way.
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Timpany Walton lawyers

How can we help?

We are one of South Canterbury’s most vigorous and progressive legal firms, with knowledge across a wide range of legal areas. Come to us for expert, trustworthy advice delivered in a down to earth way.

How can we help?

Where knowledge
meets a fresh perspective

Areas of law

Commercial law

Our commercial law team works closely with clients to analyse the best legal structures and strategies that will assist in achieving the desired result.

Family law

The complex, fast-pace of life today puts great strain on many areas of family life; circumstances can develop in which you are in need of a good family lawyer.

First home buyers

Your house purchase is probably the biggest and most expensive single transaction you have undertaken, let us help.

Farming

Timpany Walton recognizes the importance of your farming business to you and your family. Even though you might be miles away, through us you are connected to the best advice and resources.

Criminal law

Criminal charges are a serious matter; clients need to feel confident that their lawyer has the capacity to fully represent their case. We provide clients with a depth of experience and expertise in the area of advocacy.

Litigation

When disputes arise, seeking legal advice at an early stage saves time and money and leads to advantageous outcomes for clients.

Property law

Timpany Walton has a depth of expertise in residential property transactions of all sizes, ranging from high value properties to apartments.

Employment agreements & disputes

When disputes cases arise, Timpany Walton has the resources that enable negotiation and settlement to be handled expeditiously.

Asset protection & estate planning

Planning for your own future, the future of your family and your business is essential in order to protect your assets and income, in the short and long term.

Where knowledge meets a fresh perspective

Areas of law

Commercial law

Our commercial law team works closely with clients to analyse the best legal structures and strategies that will assist in achieving the desired result.

Family law

The complex, fast-pace of life today puts great strain on many areas of family life; circumstances can develop in which you are in need of a good family lawyer.

First home buyers

Your house purchase is probably the biggest and most expensive single transaction you have undertaken, let us help.

Farming

Timpany Walton recognizes the importance of your farming business to you and your family. Even though you might be miles away, through us you are connected to the best advice and resources.

Criminal law

Criminal charges are a serious matter; clients need to feel confident that their lawyer has the capacity to fully represent their case. We provide clients with a depth of experience and expertise in the area of advocacy.

Litigation

When disputes arise, seeking legal advice at an early stage saves time and money and leads to advantageous outcomes for clients.

Property law

Timpany Walton has a depth of expertise in residential property transactions of all sizes, ranging from high value properties to apartments.

Employment agreements & disputes

When disputes cases arise, Timpany Walton has the resources that enable negotiation and settlement to be handled expeditiously.

Asset protection & estate planning

Planning for your own future, the future of your family and your business is essential in order to protect your assets and income, in the short and long term.

Where knowledge meets a fresh perspective

Commercial law

Our commercial law team works closely with clients to analyse the best legal structures and strategies that will assist in achieving the desired result.

More info

Family law

The complex, fast-pace of life today puts great strain on many areas of family life; circumstances can develop in which you are in need of a good family lawyer.

More info

Farming

Timpany Walton recognizes the importance of your farming business to you and your family. Even though you might be miles away, through us you are connected to the best advice and resources.

More info

Asset protection & estate planning

Planning for your own future, the future of your family and your business is essential in order to protect your assets and income, in the short and long term.

More info

Litigation

When disputes arise, seeking legal advice at an early stage saves time and money and leads to advantageous outcomes for clients.

More info

Property law

Timpany Walton has a depth of expertise in residential property transactions of all sizes, ranging from high value properties to apartments.

More info

First home buyers

Your house purchase is probably the biggest and most expensive single transaction you have undertaken, let us help.

More info

Employment agreements & disputes

When disputes cases arise, Timpany Walton has the resources that enable negotiation and settlement to be handled expeditiously.

More info

Criminal law

Criminal charges are a serious matter; clients need to feel confident that their lawyer has the capacity to fully represent their case. We provide clients with a depth of experience and expertise in the area of advocacy.

More info

Whether you’re looking for your dream home, or you’re ready to make an offer, we can help at every stage.

First Home Buyers Guide

Whether you’re looking for your dream home, or you’re ready to make an offer, we can help at every stage.

First Home Buyers Guide

Where community meets commitment

Community and commitment go hand in hand. Because people are what we’re about first and foremost, we’re genuinely dedicated to our region and all who live here; individually and as a business there are several local organisations, charities and events that we care about and are committed to supporting.

About us
Our people

Where community meets commitment

Community and commitment go hand in hand. Because people are what we’re about first and foremost, we’re genuinely dedicated to our region and all who live here; individually and as a business there are several local organisations, charities and events that we care about and are committed to supporting.

About us
Our people

Where community meets commitment

Community and commitment go hand in hand. Because people are what we’re about first and foremost, we’re genuinely dedicated to our region and all who live here; individually and as a business there are several local organisations, charities and events that we care about and are committed to supporting.

About us  Our people

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If you are leaving your employment before the Christmas holiday period, you may still be entitled to be paid for the public holidays that fall after your employment has ended.
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Your house purchase is probably the biggest and most expensive single transaction you have undertaken. Because of that, it is important that your interests are safeguarded and we suggest that before you look...
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Lifestyle Blocks – the Kiwi Dream

For many, owning a rural lifestyle block is the pinnacle of the ‘Kiwi dream’, however there are a number of matters that you should consider before rushing out to buy...
December 8, 2021

Making a claim at the Disputes Tribunal – How a lawyer can help

The Disputes Tribunal is a division of the District Court designed to achieve a quick, inexpensive, private and effective resolution of disputes...
October 19, 2021

Why your free Will may cost your family thousands

The old saying ‘You get what you pay for’ generally rings true. It’s quite easy to find yourself a ‘free will’ online now.
October 12, 2021

COVID-19: Can your business operate at Alert Level 4?

The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Level Requirements) Order (No 9) 2021 (Order) came into force at 11:59 pm on Tuesday...
August 20, 2021

COVID-19 Employment Update: Obligations, Support and Advice

This is a difficult time for employers and employees. It is important to remember that employment law and your obligations have not...
August 18, 2021

Managing shared custody and childcare during COVID-19

The situation around COVID-19 and the discovery of the delta variant in the community has been fast evolving.
August 18, 2021

Minimum sick leave entitlement for employees to increase to 10 days

The Government has recently passed legislation which increases employees’ sick leave entitlements...
July 26, 2021

Are You Up to Speed with the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020?

There have been significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“The Act”) over the last year.
February 11, 2021

Fun fact – Stat holiday edition

If you are leaving your employment before the Christmas holiday period, you may still be entitled to be paid for the public holidays that fall after your employment has ended.
December 4, 2020

Helpful tips

Lifestyle Blocks – the Kiwi Dream

For many, owning a rural lifestyle block is the pinnacle of the ‘Kiwi dream’, however there are a number of matters that you should consider before rushing out to buy...
December 8, 2021

Making a claim at the Disputes Tribunal – How a lawyer can help

The Disputes Tribunal is a division of the District Court designed to achieve a quick, inexpensive, private and effective resolution of disputes...
October 19, 2021

Why your free Will may cost your family thousands

The old saying ‘You get what you pay for’ generally rings true. It’s quite easy to find yourself a ‘free will’ online now.
October 12, 2021

COVID-19: Can your business operate at Alert Level 4?

The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Level Requirements) Order (No 9) 2021 (Order) came into force at 11:59 pm on Tuesday...
August 20, 2021

COVID-19 Employment Update: Obligations, Support and Advice

This is a difficult time for employers and employees. It is important to remember that employment law and your obligations have not...
August 18, 2021

Managing shared custody and childcare during COVID-19

The situation around COVID-19 and the discovery of the delta variant in the community has been fast evolving.
August 18, 2021

Minimum sick leave entitlement for employees to increase to 10 days

The Government has recently passed legislation which increases employees’ sick leave entitlements...
July 26, 2021

Are You Up to Speed with the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020?

There have been significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“The Act”) over the last year.
February 11, 2021

Fun fact – Stat holiday edition

If you are leaving your employment before the Christmas holiday period, you may still be entitled to be paid for the public holidays that fall after your employment has ended.
December 4, 2020

Covid-19 update – Employment Law

This is a difficult time for employers and employees. It is important to remember that employment law and your obligations have not stopped because of the shut down.
March 26, 2020

Covid-19 update – Care of children

Do you have a shared care or contact arrangements with your children? Wondering how to navigate the close down period?
March 26, 2020

The Pitfalls of Airbnb

Around the country, homeowners and renters alike have been renting out their spare bedrooms and baches to visitors via websites like Airbnb. The explosion in listings on these sites has led to complaints...
November 18, 2019

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Your house purchase is probably the biggest and most expensive single transaction you have undertaken. Because of that, it is important that your interests are safeguarded and we suggest that before you look...
March 22, 2019

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