Hugo Hamilton Lawrence
Barrister & Solicitor · Vanderwerff Shaw Lawyers
Professional Overview
Hugo Hamilton Lawrence 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 29/10/2021.
Hugo Hamilton Lawrence practises at 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
The register lists no areas of practice for Hugo Hamilton Lawrence.
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
Vanderwerff Shaw Lawyers
Firm rating: 5(18reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 2 register entries 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 Hugo Hamilton Lawrence 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 11 November 2026.
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