Claudia Frances Leighs
Barrister & Solicitor · Cavell Leitch
Professional Overview
Claudia Frances Leighs is a lawyer in Christchurch, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Christchurch High Court on 09/12/2016. On the register they list ACC, Arbitration, Company/Commercial, Civil Litigation, Insurance, Trusts and Estates as areas of practice.
Claudia Frances Leighs practises at Cavell Leitch. 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 11 November 2026.
Law Firm
Cavell Leitch
Firm rating: 4.7(112reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 27 register entries for Cavell Leitch Ltd t/a Cavell Leitch, in Canterbury.
Firm review summary
Cavell Leitch receives strong praise for professionalism and communication in wills and immigration matters, with clients noting swift turnarounds and attentive service from staff including Jenna and Rabiah. However, some reviewers reported significant issues: delayed callback responses lasting weeks, unclear communication about charges, and unexpected invoices for consultations that did not proceed to completion. One client also described the service as unprofessional and cited mistakes during their will preparation. The firm's strongest reputation is built on responsive, detailed work in immigration and estate planning, though consistency in client communication and billing clarity remain areas where experiences have diverged.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Cavell Leitch Ltd t/a Cavell Leitch — about the firm, not Claudia Frances Leighs individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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Firm Locations:
- • Canterbury
Areas listed by lawyers here:
- • Property
- • Family
- • Company/Commercial
- • Trusts and Estates
- • ACC
- • Arbitration
- • +6 more
Contact Information
📍 Location
Canterbury , Christchurch
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 11 November 2026.
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