Smart, practical legal advice since 1867

We exist to protect your interests and your assets, and to fight for your rights. 

Based in Dunedin for over 140 years, Downie Stewart has a reputation for providing expert, practical legal advice.

Our continual focus on client satisfaction has seen us grow surely and steadily to become one of the city's oldest, largest and most trusted law firms.

Our approach is to listen, understand your situation, and then apply the law to help you achieve your goal – as simply and efficiently as possible.

Our 4 partners are all experts in their own right and each has over 25 years legal experience.  They are backed by a fantastic team of knowledgeable and approachable lawyers, legal executives and other staff who will keep you fully informed whilst solving your legal issues quickly and cost effectively.

Our aim is to look after you so well that you become our client for life.

Expertise - areas of specialist expertise include:

Business & Commercial	Insolvency & Debt Collection
Civil Litigation	Liquor Licensing
Dispute Resolution	Personal Services
Employment	Property
Estate Administration	Resource Management
Family & Relationships	Farm Transactions & Rural Law
Franchising	Trusts & Asset Protection
	Wills & Power of Attorney