Matthew Brown
★★★★★
in the last week · via Google
CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co
Bank/Finance • Company/Commercial • Employment Law Firm
Wellington, New Zealand
1 lawyer on our register data
3.4
Based on 8 Google reviews. View on Google Maps
About CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co
CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co is a New Zealand law firm operating in Wellington. The firm has 1 lawyer registered with the New Zealand Law Society and practises in bank/finance, company/commercial, employment and other areas.
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Review summary
Costa Varuhas & Co has received mixed feedback from clients, with ratings ranging from one to five stars. Negative reviews cited communication issues and lack of transparency around fees, with one client reporting that Michael Varuhas provided poor service on a long-standing case, and another noting unexpectedly high conveyancing costs without a prior engagement contract. Positive reviews described the firm as providing good legal advice. Overall, the firm's reputation reflects inconsistent service delivery and concerns about billing clarity.
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 CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co?
Rated 3.4 on Google
Based on 8 reviews via Google
9 areas listed
Listed by its lawyers on the register, including Bank/Finance, Company/Commercial, Employment
Based in Wellington
Wellington
Areas of Practice
Bank/Finance
Company/Commercial
Employment
Family
Lending Activities
Privacy Law
Property
Resource Management
Trusts and Estates
Recent client reviews
Showing the 5 most-recent reviews for CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co sourced from Google. View all on Google Maps.
Barry Williams
★★★★★
3 years ago · via Google
Michael Varuhas is proving unreliable and provides poor service in dealing with a long standing and an unresolved case he is in charge of. His service and communication is very poor. DON'T USE HIM
George B
★★★★★
3 years ago · via Google
We used Costa to purchase our house and his fees were extraordinarily high compared with any other lawyer. Sadly we only discovered this following the purchase, as Costa never provided us with a contract or terms of engagement prior. Be wary of this law firm.
Willem & Getta du Preez
★★★★★
3 years ago · via Google
Good legal advice
Heather Davidson
★★★★★
3 years ago · via Google
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business lawyer cost at CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co? ▾
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 CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co 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 CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co? ▾
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 CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co 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 family lawyer cost at CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co? ▾
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 CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co 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 CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co? ▾
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 CV Law Limited t/a Costa Varuhas & Co 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
Constantine Euripedes Varuhas
9 SpecializationsWellington, Wellington
Practice Areas:
Bank/Finance Company/Commercial Employment Family +5 more
Firm Information
📍 Office Locations
- • Wellington, New Zealand
👥 Legal Team
1 lawyer listed
⚖️ Practice Areas
9 Areas of Legal Expertise
📞 Contact Information
1 of 1 held a practising certificate on the register on 19 September 2026.
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