MES Tga
★★★★★
a week ago · via Google
Have used Carlene for my last two-house purchases. She is amazing. Upfront, honest, communicative and more than anything friendly and gives an air of 'we got this under control'. Love her.
Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers
Family • Civil Litigation • Employment Law Firm
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
4 lawyers on our register data
4.6
Based on 56 Google reviews. View on Google Maps
About Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers
Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers is a New Zealand law firm operating in Bay of Plenty. The firm has 4 lawyers registered with the New Zealand Law Society and practises in family, civil litigation, employment and other areas.
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Review summary
Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited receives consistently positive feedback for conveyancing and family law work, with reviewers praising lawyers including Carlene, Michelle Carey, Nikki, and Holly for their knowledge, communication, and empathetic approach. However, one recent reviewer raised serious concerns about poor communication, staff conduct during phone calls, and the firm's handling of a family court matter involving alleged support for ex parte documents containing false statements. The firm operates across commercial, family law, and conveyancing practice areas, with most clients reporting feeling well-supported and guided through complex processes. The 4.6-star aggregate rating reflects a divided picture: strong performance from individual team members in routine matters, but significant service and conduct issues that have affected at least one client's experience.
Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society register data. Synthesised by Claude Haiku — not legal advice or our editorial judgement. View source reviews on Google Maps.
Why consider Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers?
Rated 4.6 on Google
Based on 56 reviews via Google
5 areas listed
Listed by its lawyers on the register, including Family, Civil Litigation, Employment
Based in Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
Areas of Practice
Family
Civil Litigation
Employment
Property
Trusts and Estates
Recent client reviews
Showing the 5 most-recent reviews for Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers sourced from Google. View all on Google Maps.
Anna Somerville
★★★★★
2 months ago · via Google
We have been supported by a number of different amazing women at BCH law across the commercial, family law and conveyancing side of their business. We have found them to all be very knowledgeable, supportive and empathetic and so very good at their jobs .. Thank you so much to Nikki, Holly and the awesome team at BCH law you all go above and beyond for your clients. Highly recommend!
Ivan Clothier
★★★★★
3 months ago · via Google
I have a situation, family court matter. This law shop is assigned to my father. They are refusing to commucate in a decent and fair way. The front line staff are hanging up when I call. They are cashing inn on my family issues. Sadly they have supported exparte documents in court. Which involves slander and false reports from there client, my father. Family court is a brutal process and intrusive. Clearly this law office is not transparent or decent. I do not support such business of law with no communication skills. I suggest you find a solution principal to your and your staffs issues of…
Ann Prendeville
★★★★★
5 months ago · via Google
Roanna Gornall
★★★★★
6 months ago · via Google
Michelle Carey was a very supportive lawyer that helped me through a difficult time. She took heed of my situation and did her best to guide me legally so I could make well informed decisions. She also explained things clearly so I could understand the legal jargon.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family lawyer cost at Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers? ▾
Hourly rates typically run $250 – $500. Uncontested dissolution is commonly handled on a fixed fee of $1,500 – $3,000. Contested parenting or relationship-property matters move to hourly billing and can exceed $10,000 over the life of the matter. For Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
How much does a business lawyer cost at Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers? ▾
Hourly rates run $300 – $700, with senior commercial partners higher. Standard company formation is $800 – $1,500. Small-business sale and purchase transactions typically run $3,000 – $10,000 in legal fees per side. For Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
How much does an employment lawyer cost at Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers? ▾
Hourly rates run $250 – $500. Raising a personal grievance is commonly a $600 – $1,500 fixed fee. Mediation representation is $1,500 – $4,000. An ERA hearing typically runs $5,000 – $15,000 depending on complexity. For Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
How much does a property lawyer cost at Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers? ▾
Residential conveyancing is usually fixed-fee. A standard purchase runs $1,200 – $2,500; a sale $1,000 – $2,000. LINZ registration ($55.20) and title-search fees ($5) are additional disbursements. For Burley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
Our Legal Team
Sarah Kathryn Tustin
1 SpecializationBay of Plenty, Tauranga
Practice Areas:
Property
Michelle Lauren Carey
1 SpecializationBay of Plenty, Tauranga
Practice Areas:
Family
Andrea Elizabeth Fraser
4 SpecializationsBay of Plenty, Tauranga
Practice Areas:
Civil Litigation Employment Family Trusts and Estates
Camille Lorraine Bell
1 SpecializationBay of Plenty, Tauranga
Practice Areas:
Family
Firm Information
📍 Office Locations
- • Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
👥 Legal Team
4 lawyers listed
⚖️ Practice Areas
5 Areas of Legal Expertise
📞 Contact Information
4 of 4 held a practising certificate on the register on 19 September 2026.
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