Raymond Donnelly
Criminal • Civil Litigation • Arbitration Law Firm
About Raymond Donnelly
Raymond Donnelly is a New Zealand law firm in Canterbury. We hold 30 NZ Law Society register entries for Raymond Donnelly; 30 with a current practising certificate; 3 list Criminal as an area of practice; admitted between 1987 and 2025. These are the lawyers the register names at this practice when we read it; the firm may list others under a different practice name or branch. Its lawyers list criminal, civil litigation, arbitration and other areas as areas of practice.
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Raymond Donnelly on the NZ Law Society register
- Offices
- Canterbury
- Register entries we hold
- 30
- Practising certificates
- 30 — 30 Barrister & Solicitor
- Roles on the register
- 24 Employee, 6 Partner
- Admitted
- between 1987 and 2025; median 10 years since admission
- Courts of admission
- Christchurch High Court (16), Wellington High Court (6), Auckland High Court (4)
- Areas of practice listed
- Criminal (3), Civil Litigation (2), Arbitration (1), Company/Commercial (1), Employment (1)
Source: NZ Law Society register entries for lawyers at this practice, read 11 November 2026. Counts are entries we hold, not the firm's headcount. Areas are chosen by each lawyer; the Law Society does not accredit them. LawyerFinder is not affiliated with the NZ Law Society.
Areas of Practice
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal lawyer cost at Raymond Donnelly? ▾
A guilty plea on a minor matter is commonly $1,500 – $3,500. A defended District Court hearing runs $5,000 – $15,000. Category 3 jury trials start at $15,000 and can exceed $50,000. The duty lawyer scheme covers first appearances at no cost. For Raymond Donnelly 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 Raymond Donnelly? ▾
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 Raymond Donnelly 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 Raymond Donnelly? ▾
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 Raymond Donnelly specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
Lawyers at Raymond Donnelly
30 register entries we hold, senior roles first, then alphabetical. Not a ranking.
- Barnaby Hawes · Partner · Christchurch No areas listed
- Claire Jennifer Boshier · Partner · Christchurch No areas listed
- Deirdre Louise Elsmore · Partner · Christchurch No areas listed
- Karyn South · Partner · Christchurch No areas listed
- Kerry Ann White · Partner · Christchurch No areas listed
- Philippa Anne Currie · Partner · Christchurch No areas listed
- Aaron Matthew Harvey · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Abbie Lee Hollingworth · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Annabelle Jean Hurd Wilson · Employee · Christchurch Arbitration, Company/Commercial, Civil Litigation
- April Lillian Mills · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Ben William Denvir Alexander · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Cameron Richard Stuart · Employee · Christchurch Criminal
- Caroline Leandra Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Christina Maree Hallaway · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Christopher Charles White · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Courtney Elizabeth Martyn · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Danielle Steyn · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Gail Jennifer Barrett · Employee · Christchurch Criminal
- Isabel May Manson Whitticase · Employee · Christchurch Civil Litigation
- Jade Eva Lancaster · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Kelly Nicole Stitely · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Klaudia Ariane Courteney · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Meg Audrey Longley · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
- Olivia Jane Welsh · Employee · Christchurch No areas listed
Show all 30 register entries
- Patrick James Brand · Employee
- Penelope Ngaio Margaret Brown · Employee
- Rebecca Margaret Gibbs · Employee
- Ruby Rose Adams · Employee
- Sean James Mallett · Employee
- William Sefton Taffs · Employee
Firm Information
📍 Office Locations
- • Canterbury, New Zealand
👥 Legal Team
30 register entries we hold
⚖️ Practice Areas
5 areas listed by its lawyers on the register
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We hold 30 NZ Law Society register entries for Raymond Donnelly, in Canterbury. Its lawyers list Criminal, Civil Litigation, Arbitration among their areas of practice.
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