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Providing the people of Hawke’s Bay with trusted legal advice for more than 130 years.

Our Story

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Carlile Dowling sets the standard for legal practice in Hawke’s Bay.

Carlile Dowling is one of Hawke’s Bay’s most established and trusted law firms. Our team of experienced barristers, solicitors and legal executives are highly skilled in all facets of law and deliver practical, highly effective legal solutions.

Our Expertise

Property and Commercial Business Law

Our team of partners, solicitors and legal executives will expertly manage all your property and commercial matters.

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Litigation

Our highly skilled and experienced litigation team will help you to resolve your business and personal disputes.

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Family Law

Our specialist family lawyers deal with all aspects of family law.

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Immigration

Our immigration team will help you with any legal matters around Visas, residency and citizenship.

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Mediation and Arbitration

Carlile Dowling offers mediation and arbitration services to help resolve disputes, especially commercial and family law disputes.

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Our Legal Expertise

Our depth of expertise and collaborative approach allows us to deliver timely legal advice across a wide range of services.

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A Legal History in Hawke’s Bay

Carlile Dowling is one of the oldest and most trusted law firms in Hawke’s Bay.

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Community Support

Supporting our community is not just a corporate responsibility; it’s an important part of who we are.

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“The depth and breadth of experience within Carlile Dowling enables us to provide a superior legal service that is timely and cost-competitive.”

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