Our rural specialists have extensive experience in rural property and land transactions and can help clients whether they are buying or selling. Care needs to be applied especially in light of the changing regulatory environment.
We offer advice on farm sales and purchases, leases, contract and sharemilking agreements to ensure our clients can focus on their business knowing that all legal aspects have been taken care of.
Nicola joined Nicholsons in 2001 and has been a partner of the firm since 2008. Nicola practices in all aspects of property law (commercial, farming and residential) and commercial law, advising clients on a wide range of transactions. Nicola’s areas of particular interest include business sales and acquisitions, trusts, succession planning and creative problem solving.
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Richie’s primary area of practice is residential conveyancing and commercial law. Also practicing in the area of Trusts and Estates together with preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills.
Richie welcomes you to contact him for your legal needs.
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Rochelle was born and raised in New Plymouth and began her legal career here in 2000.
Rochelle joined the partnership at Nicholsons in 2019, after returning to New Plymouth from Auckland where she was a partner in a medium-sized firm. She provides advice on a range of commercial and business matters, property and leasing matters, financing arrangements, trusts, wills and asset/estate planning. She acts for a variety of clients from individuals and families through to small businesses and larger organisations.
Prior to her move to Auckland in 2009, Rochelle worked in London for four years in both private practice and in-house roles. Throughout her legal career, she has gained a wide range of experience which enables her to provide comprehensive yet practical legal advice.
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Rachel is a specialist in commercial, property and employment law. Rachel enjoys working with a wide variety of people and helping them to achieve the best results in a practical, no-nonsense manner.
The qualified lawyer grew up in rural Taranaki and comes from a large extended family. She’s an avid music lover and enjoys going to concerts, musicals and even the odd opera. She appreciates Taranaki’s unique lifestyle and enjoys spending time with family and friends, while also working on interior design projects around her home.
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“Grace graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 before returning to her hometown of New Plymouth to begin her career. Grace assists Richie in our Commercial team and has experience with conveyancing, business transactions, estate planning and relationship property matters.
Outside of work, Grace has a passion for netball and is heavily involved in the Tukapa Netball Club. Grace also enjoys baking and spending time with her family and friends.”
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If you have a question, want some more information or would just like to speak to someone, make an enquiry now and our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.