• About us
  • Meet the team
    • Our people
    • Grant Proudfoot
    • Maarten Dirkzwager
    • Alice Caird
    • Thomas Nation
    • Tony Shaw
    • Jenny Carter-Bolitho
    • Stacey Blissett
    • Lauren Archer
    • Emily White
    • Leticia Glover
    • Joshua Westland
    • Tara Norton
    • Nicole Stephen
  • Areas of law
    • Commercial law
    • Litigation
    • Family Law
    • Property Law
    • First Home Buyers
    • Farming
    • Employment agreements & disputes
    • Asset protection & estate planning
    • Criminal Law
  • News & views
  • Careers
  • Payment options
  • Contact us
  • About us
  • Meet the team
    • Our people
    • Grant Proudfoot
    • Maarten Dirkzwager
    • Alice Caird
    • Thomas Nation
    • Tony Shaw
    • Jenny Carter-Bolitho
    • Stacey Blissett
    • Lauren Archer
    • Emily White
    • Leticia Glover
    • Joshua Westland
    • Tara Norton
    • Nicole Stephen
  • Areas of law
    • Commercial law
    • Litigation
    • Family Law
    • Property Law
    • First Home Buyers
    • Farming
    • Employment agreements & disputes
    • Asset protection & estate planning
    • Criminal Law
  • News & views
  • Careers
  • Payment options
  • Contact us
Timpany Walton lawyers
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

Helpful tips

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

Buying a home

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

Covid-19 and its Effects on Commercial Leases

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty and fear not just to the public, but to business owners.
March 30, 2020

Enduring powers of attorney

Mental incapacity can happen to anyone of any age at any time, through disease, accident or ageing. You should be able to choose who will look after...
December 11, 2014

Relationship breakup

We will give you supportive and common sense advice about reconciliation or conciliation between you and your partner, separation and dissolution of marriage, maintenance...
October 20, 2013

Making your will

Quite simply, a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out. Having a Will ensures that your family does not suffer any unnecessary delay or expense in settling your affairs...
December 11, 2014

Recovery of debts

There will always be some people who do not pay their debts until they are forced to do so. People become debtors for many reasons but there are three main categories of debtors...
November 17, 2013

Giving adult children a leg-up onto the property ladder

Rising property prices, larger deposit requirements from lenders and the higher cost of living has resulted in many young adults...
December 9, 2019

Married or living together?

If my partner transfers property to a trust or company, do I lose my claim to it? Not if the Court thinks the transfer defeats your claim under the Act. The property...
December 11, 2014

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

Helpful tips

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

Buying a home

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

Covid-19 and its Effects on Commercial Leases

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty and fear not just to the public, but to business owners.
March 30, 2020

Enduring powers of attorney

Mental incapacity can happen to anyone of any age at any time, through disease, accident or ageing. You should be able to choose who will look after...
December 11, 2014

Relationship breakup

We will give you supportive and common sense advice about reconciliation or conciliation between you and your partner, separation and dissolution of marriage, maintenance...
October 20, 2013

Making your will

Quite simply, a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out. Having a Will ensures that your family does not suffer any unnecessary delay or expense in settling your affairs...
December 11, 2014

Helpful tips

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

Buying a home

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

Covid-19 and its Effects on Commercial Leases

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty and fear not just to the public, but to business owners.
March 30, 2020

Enduring powers of attorney

Mental incapacity can happen to anyone of any age at any time, through disease, accident or ageing. You should be able to choose who will look after...
December 11, 2014

Relationship breakup

We will give you supportive and common sense advice about reconciliation or conciliation between you and your partner, separation and dissolution of marriage, maintenance...
October 20, 2013

Making your will

Quite simply, a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out. Having a Will ensures that your family does not suffer any unnecessary delay or expense in settling your affairs...
December 11, 2014

Recovery of debts

There will always be some people who do not pay their debts until they are forced to do so. People become debtors for many reasons but there are three main categories of debtors...
November 17, 2013

Giving adult children a leg-up onto the property ladder

Rising property prices, larger deposit requirements from lenders and the higher cost of living has resulted in many young adults...
December 9, 2019

Married or living together?

If my partner transfers property to a trust or company, do I lose my claim to it? Not if the Court thinks the transfer defeats your claim under the Act. The property...
December 11, 2014

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

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