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Gerard has a wide skill base encompassing commercial, complex property transactions, civil litigation and family law.
Read more..." I have been a client of Downie Stewart about 40 years and always have received excellent advice, prompt service and been kept informed." Peter Buchan, The Framing Factory
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Jeff Holloway is a very experienced commercial lawyer, well known for his ability to find the simplest, most practical solution to any business problem. Jeff also heads up our Trust and Estate Planning team and is an acknowldeged expert in this area.
Read more..."I've been a client of Jeff Holloway and Downie Stewart for about 15 years, and have always received very sound, practical, strategic advice. I would highly recommend." Nick Beach, Property Developer
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Jim is an expert on insolvencies and is regularly appointed to act for the Official Assignee and liquidators. He is a highly regarded family lawyer, acting particularly in matrimonial disputes. He is also one of the most experienced mediators in Dunedin.
Read more..."We have used Downie Stewart for 8 years and have always found them to be extremely professional and personable. Their advice has always been on the mark." Mike and Karen Bennet, Dunedin
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Paul has a large business client base and is very experienced in assisting business owners to resolve the wide range of legal issues that arise. These include purchases, sales, raising finance, negotiating contracts, franchising, and resolving debtor issues.
Read more..."We have always found Downie Stewart to be great and on to it... work in with us and our time....huge thanks." Leanne and Paul Simon, Tirohia Fishing Company Ltd
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Paul advises on commercial, business and corporate law matters. His experience includes mergers and acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, takeovers, capital raising, corporate structuring and negotiating and preparing commercial agreements.
Read more..."Downie Stewart, great to work with and we value their open friendly and professional approach." Tony Offen, Dunedin
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Christine's predominant specialty is residential and commercial property. She has over 20 years legal experience and has acquired an indepth knowledge of all aspects of property transactions.
Read more..."Quality professional service has been provided for us in a pleasant way for the past 20 or so years that we have dealt with Downie Stewart. We recommend them to others." Jim Bennett, Dunedin
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Elizabeth is a very experienced and practical lawyer. She has a reputation for providing astute advice and helping her clients to make wise decisions.
Read more..."We have been clients of Downie Stewart for a number of years, always found the staff/lawyers very professional and easy to understand and very approachable." Trevor and Marylin Wilson, Westport
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David is a senior civil litigator. He has a wealth of experience and expertise in negotiating, resolving and litigating disputes between individuals, property owners, trusts and businesses.
Read more..."Over 3 generations, Downie Stewart have attended to all our variety of legal issues with the same fast efficiency, stress free and uncomplicated." Alex and Gloria McHutchon, Tapanui
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Chanel is an experienced family lawyer with a track record of providing sound advice and quality advocacy.
Read more..."Chanel, you were very helpful, prompt and professional. You are an excellent lawyer. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you." Roger Paskvan, Bemidji, USA
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Alice is part of the commercial and rural team. She grew up on her family farm in South Otago and is now actively involved in supporting our Balclutha Office and clients from that area.
Read more..."I have been dealing with Alice Sanders at Downie Stewart and she has been very professional, helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. I feel lucky to have Alice working for me." Sam Robertson, BNZ
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