Andrew Robert Shaw
Barrister & Solicitor · Vanderwerff Shaw Ltd t/a Vanderwerff Shaw Lawyers
Professional Overview
Andrew Robert Shaw is a lawyer in Nelson, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Wellington High Court on 03/06/2011. On the register they list Civil Litigation, Criminal, Employment, Family, Trusts and Estates as areas of practice.
Andrew Robert Shaw practises at Vanderwerff Shaw Ltd t/a Vanderwerff Shaw Lawyers. Registration on the NZ Law Society roll can be verified via the link below. LawyerFinder NZ is a directory; we do not provide legal advice.
Areas of Practice
Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Source: NZ Law Society register, read 19 September 2026.
Law Firm
Vanderwerff Shaw Ltd t/a Vanderwerff Shaw Lawyers
Firm rating: 5(18reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 1 register entry for Vanderwerff Shaw Ltd t/a Vanderwerff Shaw Lawyers, in Nelson.
Firm review summary
Reviewers consistently praised Andrew Shaw for his responsiveness, clear communication, and client-focused approach across family law and guardianship disputes. Multiple clients reported better-than-expected court outcomes and noted his willingness to provide support outside standard business hours, alongside his ability to explain complex matters accessibly. Clients valued his integrity and professional demeanor, with several stating they would return to him for future legal needs. Across 18 five-star reviews, the firm's strongest theme is Andrew Shaw's combination of thorough advocacy and genuine client care during stressful proceedings.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Vanderwerff Shaw Ltd t/a Vanderwerff Shaw Lawyers — about the firm, not Andrew Robert Shaw individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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Firm Locations:
- • Nelson
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Civil Litigation
- • Criminal
- • Employment
- • Family
- • Trusts and Estates
Contact Information
📍 Location
Nelson , Nelson
New Zealand
🏛️ Official Profile
View Law Society ProfilePractising certificate: Barrister & Solicitor
Issued 01/07/2026, expires 30/06/2027, as shown on the NZ Law Society register when we read it on 19 September 2026.
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Location
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