Corcoran French Lawyers

With you all the way.

Throughout our lives many of us will find ourselves in need of legal advice, be it for matters like conveyancing, employment, or some other requirement. Rather than searching for the right legal expert for the job each time, why not partner with a multi-disciplined legal firm that can be with you every step of the way? Our diverse and extensive team of legal experts are committed to achieving the best outcomes for you and your bottom line.

About us

Peace of mind when it’s needed most.

Legal challenges can be stressful and overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to work with a legal firm you can trust. Here at Corcoran French, we consider our clients the most important people in our business. Getting you the best result is our priority. For more than 130 years we have been offering Canterbury residents and businesses legal advice and peace of mind when it’s needed most. Find out more about us and why people in Canterbury and Westland are choosing our team of experienced personal and business lawyers.

Personal Law

Our Process

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Discuss your legal requirements – No obligation, no fee.
2
Identify the legal issues requiring attention.
3
Confirm any fees and obligations.
4
Strategise determine the most efficient way to produce the desired outcome.
5
Implement your legal strategy.
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NZ LAW

A leading national network of lawyers.

Corcoran French is one of over 50 firms throughout New Zealand that are proud members of NZ LAW. Membership enables firms across the country to access one another’s skills, resources, information, and ideas whilst maintaining the confidentiality of their clients’ affairs.

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November 2024 | Virginia Nichols

Five Top Tips for Trade Marks (Brand Protection)

Every business plan should include an IP strategy (intellectual property), to maximise the value of your intangible assets. Recognising the importance of your brand is key to unlocking your market potential. 1. Identify your Brand Assets How do your customers find you? Do they hear your name, see your logo, or recognise your colour scheme? Each of these signs is legally a trade mark, and can be a valuable part of your business 2. Stand Out from the Crowd…

October 2024 | Shehan de Silva

Shehan de Silva Elected as Chair of the NZ Law Limited Board of Directors

The team at Corcoran French congratulates our commercial Partner, Shehan de Silva, upon his election as Chair of the NZ Law Limited Board of Directors. NZ Law is a national…

June 2024 | Sarah McDermid

Delving into due diligence

When embarking on the journey of purchasing a home, one of the crucial steps that prospective buyers must undertake is due diligence. Due diligence is the process of investigating, evaluating, and verifying information related to a property before finalising the purchase. It is an essential…

What people are saying…

“My wife and I regard Corcoran French as a Goldilocks type company. They’re not too big that you’re not a personal client and they won’t have personal interface with you, but they’re big enough to have all the people in-house that you might possibly need in terms of advice. They have all resources in their fold, without being a big corporate where you get lost in anonymity as to who you are.”

Brent Rawstron
Managing Director of Rossendale Holdings

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