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.
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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August 2026 | Grace Aislabie

Goodbye Holidays Act, Hello Employment Leave Act

The Employment Leave Bill has passed its final reading and will shortly become the Employment Leave Act 2026. The new Act brings in significant changes which are intended to simplify employee leave entitlements and remove current payroll challenges. Some important changes are discussed below. Accruing Leave A major change is that full and part-time employees will accrue annual and sick leave from their first day of employment (rather than after 12 months and 6 months respectively). Annual leave will accrue…

August 2026 | Adele Mitchell

Skilled Today, Resident Tomorrow? The two new pathways to skilled residence explained

So, you heard the Skilled Migrant Category rules are changing on 24 August, but you’re not sure whether this is good news for you or your employees or not. Adele…

July 2026 | Madeleine Haugh

NZLaw Fineprint, Winter 2026, No 100

Modern Slavery Bill Implications for business The introduction into Parliament of the Modern Slavery Bill has brought awareness of how modern slavery has manifested itself into New Zealand businesses. Modern slavery can rear its…

July 2026 | Madeleine Haugh

Rural eSpeaking

Issue 51 | Winter 2026 Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of Rural eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful. If you would like to talk further about any of…

June 2026 | Jono Sylvester

New Environmental Standards for Rural Land: What NZ Farmers and Landowners Need to Know in 2026

If you own rural property, farm, or have forestry on your land, five new government regulations coming into force this year will directly affect what you can do on your…

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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