I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Kate at Turner Hopkins. Over the past months, I have been going through one of the most stressful and difficult periods of my life. What I appreciated most was that Kate never made me feel like just another client. She was always responsive, approachable, and willing to explain things clearly, even when the situation was complicated. She has built a level of trust that is rare to find, and I truly appreciate everything she has done to help me through such a challenging time. If you are looking for a lawyer who is highly professiona…
Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited
Civil Litigation • Commercial • Employment Law Firm
About Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited
Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited is a New Zealand law firm operating in Auckland. The firm has 4 lawyers registered with the New Zealand Law Society and practises in civil litigation, commercial, employment and other areas.
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Review summary
Turner Hopkins receives mixed feedback from clients. Recent reviews praise lawyers Kate and Catherine Pendleton for responsiveness, clear communication, and genuine engagement during complex cases, with clients reporting positive outcomes and strong trust-building. However, several reviewers complained of slow email responses (2–3 days or longer), unresolved matters after months despite assurances, high fees with limited progress, and dismissive responses to complaints about communication delays and billing queries. The firm's strongest reputation stems from individual lawyer performance, though systemic communication and case management issues have frustrated some clients.
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Recent client reviews
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I am incredibly grateful for Catherine Pendleton, who is an exceptional lawyer who genuinely cares. I have known and worked with her since 2023 and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I know I was in capable hands, but Catherine's support during my recent case this year has meant so much to me. It has been incredibly long and stressful but she was my strength throughout the entire process. In moments when I felt overwhelmed, her empathy, deep understanding, and steady guidance kept me grounded. She explained everything and provided clarity with practical and strategic solutions. I am gratef…
A existing client who has paid a substantial fee is entitled to be treated with respect. This would include having an email or telephone call ( where a polite msg was left ) answered within 7 days. That is not the case in my experience, it’s the arrogant attitude which is unacceptable in my view.
Absolutely useless. My husband and i approached them to handle 3 separate legal cases. Not one of them have been resolved in 8 months!!! Despite assurances that they could resolve them. We are worse off now, than before approaching them! In my opinion they create legal hurdles to keep charging exorbitant fees before it even reaches court and for accomplishing absolutely NOTHING. You’re then forced to legally represent yourself anyway. We approached the partner on 3 separate occasions to complain about late responses, Billing enquires and the fact that time kept going by without anything act…
They email reply are extremely slow, sometime take 2-3 days
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business lawyer cost at Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited? ▾
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 Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited 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 Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited? ▾
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 Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited 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 Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited? ▾
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 Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited 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 immigration lawyer cost at Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited? ▾
Hourly rates run $250 – $500. Work visa applications are commonly $2,000 – $4,500. Skilled Migrant residency $3,500 – $7,500. Deportation appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal can exceed $20,000 in complex cases. For Turner Hopkins Lawyers Limited 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
Philip John Shannon
6 SpecializationsAuckland, North Shore
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Katheryn Louise Chivers
1 SpecializationAuckland, North Shore
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Michael Julius Robinson
3 SpecializationsAuckland, North Shore
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Jade Francesca Cookson
3 SpecializationsAuckland, North Shore
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📍 Office Locations
- • Auckland, New Zealand
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4 Qualified Lawyers
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6 Areas of Legal Expertise
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