Peter Ian Richardson

Barrister & Solicitor · Linwood Law Limited t/a Linwood Law (Incorporating The Immigration Law Firm)

Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Professional Overview

Peter Ian Richardson 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 01/01/1987. On the register they list Property as an area of practice.

Peter Ian Richardson practises at Linwood Law Limited t/a Linwood Law (Incorporating The Immigration Law Firm). 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

Property

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

Linwood Law Limited t/a Linwood Law (Incorporating The Immigration Law Firm)

Firm rating: 4(83reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.

We hold 3 register entries for Linwood Law Limited t/a Linwood Law (Incorporating The Immigration Law Firm), in Canterbury.

Firm review summary

Linwood Law has a mixed reputation among clients, with some reviews lacking detail while others raise serious concerns. One reviewer reported feeling pressured to sign documents quickly during an initial meeting, alleged rudeness from staff, and described attempts to direct inheritance funds through the firm's bank account before distribution. The same reviewer consulted another lawyer who handled the matter without comparable fees or contractual concerns. Despite an aggregate 4-star rating, potential clients should be aware of these documented complaints about client pressure and billing practices.

Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Linwood Law Limited t/a Linwood Law (Incorporating The Immigration Law Firm) — about the firm, not Peter Ian Richardson individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.

Firm Locations:

  • • Canterbury

Areas listed by lawyers here:

  • • Property

Contact Information

📍 Location

Canterbury , Christchurch
New Zealand

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Practising 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.

Location

Christchurch. Nearby lawyers marked in grey.

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