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    With lawyers and legal executives across both offices, we are equipped with a wide range of legal knowledge and experience.

    We welcome everyone into our offices, whether you're coming straight from the office, school drop off or the farm — step inside so we can get started and get you sorted right away.

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    P06 368 9239

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    28 Queen Street
    Levin, New Zealand, 5510

    Wellington

    Level 3, Solnet House, 70 The Terrace,
    Wellington, 6011

    Meet the People

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    Hannah Wood
    LLM/BSc

    Director

    Riley Boyle
    LLB

    Associate

    Steve Leadbetter
    LLB (Hons) / BCA

    Solicitor

    Ashley Chrystall
    LLB/BA

    Solicitor

    Gillian Parsonson

    Legal Executive

    Vanessa Magill

    Legal Assistant

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    Hannah Wood

    LLM/BSc

    P06 366 0173

    Hi, I'm Hannah.
    I'm a Director and I specialise in Commercial, Conveyancing, General Law, Property, Property Developments and Trusts.

    Hannah joined CS Law in 2012 after graduation from Victoria University of Wellington, graduating in law and science, majoring in chemistry. As a student she enjoyed traveling overseas and has spent time living in a foreign country.

    Hannah’s area of practice includes commercial law and general law. She is also the team leader of the Trust Management Team and the Conveyancing Team.

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    Riley Boyle

    LLB

    P068259154

    Hi, I'm Riley.
    I'm an Associate and I specialise in Conveyancing, Property and Property Developments.

    Riley first joined CS Law in November 2019 as a Law Clerk during the summer holidays of University, and has since been working full-time at CS Law after finishing her LLB at Victoria University of Wellington in 2021.

    Riley grew up in the Manawatu region and enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to podcasts and playing board games in her spare time.

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    Steve Leadbetter

    LLB (Hons) / BCA

    P06 366 0178

    Hi, I'm Steve.
    I'm a Solicitor and I specialise in Conveyancing, Immigration and Property.

    Steve graduated from Victoria University in Wellington in 2007 with an LLB (Hons) and a BCA in Accounting and Commercial Law. He has worked in community and private practice settings, specialising in Immigration Law.

    Steve enjoys supporting employers and individuals in all areas of immigration, such as supporting employers to grow their businesses and remain compliant while hiring migrant staff, helping to bring overseas family members to New Zealand, and supporting international students to find a pathway to residence.

    He has also gained experience preparing appeals and making special visa requests when Immigration New Zealand has declined a visa application.

    When not studying Steve enjoys spending time with family, playing games or going for a jog along the beach.

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    Ashley Chrystall

    LLB/BA

    P06 366 0172

    Hi, I'm Ashley.
    I'm a Solicitor and I specialise in Conveyancing and Property.

    Ashley joined CS Law in 2023 and works in the Commercial Team.

    Ashley graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 2023 obtaining an LLB and BA, majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. During this time she also volunteered at the Workers’ Rights Advocacy Service and the Wellington Community Justice Project as a member of the Law Reform team.

    In her spare time, Ashley enjoys painting, hiking, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

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    Gillian Parsonson

    P06 366 0174

    Hi, I'm Gillian.
    I'm a Legal Executive and I specialise in Conveyancing and Property.

    Gillian joined CS Law in January 2014 and she has been involved in many aspects of law over the past 17 + years.

    Gillian is an integral part of the conveyancing team as a Legal Executive.

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    Vanessa Magill

    P06 366 0179

    Hi, I'm Vanessa.
    I'm a Legal Assistant and I specialise in Property and Trusts.

    Vanessa recently joined CS Law having previously worked in residential property management and office management for the past decade. Vanessa looks forward to her new career with CS Law in the Property and Trust Team. Vanessa is currently completing the AMINZ Associate Programme through the College of Law New Zealand to become a registered mediator.

    Our people and story

    CS Law (formerly Cullinane Steele) have been looking after individuals, families and businesses for generations, delivering practical advice so you can make important decisions with confidence.

    Our Litigators, Solicitors, Legal Executives and support staff have a wide range of experience and knowledge. We are equipped to handle your needs, with a portfolio of commercial business, property, litigation, family and rural clients, we are big on service and trade on our reputation. In 2021 CS Law established a litigation team enabling CS Law to offer a one-stop legal service to our clients. Our litigation team can deal with your criminal, family, relationship or Hague Convention cases.

    2022 sees us open a second office in the Wellington CBD to allow us to service our Wellington based clients, and providing more choice for our Kapiti Coast clients, now having the choice to travel in either direction. CS Law prides itself on offering practical advice and effective solutions.

    Talk to the experts and we will look after you.

    Our Values

    Our purpose and philosophy:

    Tā mātou koronga… tā mātou tautake: te manaaki i tō mātou hapori mā te waha i ōna tāngata, te āwhina hoki i a rātou ki te pōkai i ngā tūāoma o te ao me te kaupare i ōna wero.

    To serve our community by being a voice for its people, helping them to navigate life’s milestones and to overcome its challenges.

    HE NGĀKAU AROHA:

    We are Compassionate:

    KA NOHO MĀTĀMUA KO TE TANGATA.

    We put people first.

    HE HUNGA MAHI TAHI:

    We are Collaborative:

    KA WHAKAUTE, KA WHAKAPONO, KA TAUTOKO I TE KIRITAKI ME TE TANGATA.

    We respect, trust, and support our clients and people.

    HE MANAWANUI:

    We are Committed:

    TIKA ANA TE MANAAKI ATU I NGĀ WĀ KATOA.

    We give the best of ourselves at all times.

    HE HOROPŪ:

    We have Character:

    HE NGĀKAU TAPATAHI.

    We never compromise our integrity.
    Associations

    As a member of NZ Law we are in touch with law firms all around the country, ensuring that we have the latest legal information at our fingertips.

    Member firms practise in a wide range of legal disciplines ranging from business law, home buying and selling, immigration law and intellectual property to aviation law, viticulture and tourism. Cullinane Steele is able to utilise the services of NZ Law legal experts from across the country in order to solve your unique legal problem.