Richard James Chiu
Barrister & Solicitor · Maude Legal Limited - Wellington Branch
Professional Overview
Richard James Chiu is a lawyer in Wellington, holding a practising certificate as a Barrister & Solicitor that expires on 30/06/2027. Admitted at the Wellington High Court on 15/06/2012. On the register they list Property as an area of practice.
Richard James Chiu practises at Maude Legal Limited - Wellington Branch. 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
Maude Legal Limited - Wellington Branch
Firm rating: 3.7(6reviews)via Google This is the firm's aggregate rating, not the individual lawyer's.
We hold 1 register entry for Maude Legal Limited - Wellington Branch, in Wellington.
Firm review summary
Maude Legal's performance varies significantly across reviews, with clients praising staff members Richard Chiu and Victoria for responsiveness, clear advice, and patient service, particularly in property matters. However, recent feedback highlights substantial concerns about communication delays, slow task completion, high invoicing for routine work, and unresponsiveness to billing inquiries and complaints. One client reported waiting nearly two months for documents largely based on templates, with the firm subsequently ceasing to engage on follow-up correspondence. The firm appears to deliver strong service when actively engaged but struggles with administrative responsiveness and transparency around costs.
Synthesised by Claude Haiku from 5 Google reviews of Maude Legal Limited - Wellington Branch — about the firm, not Richard James Chiu individually. Not legal advice. View source reviews.
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- • Property
Contact Information
📍 Location
Wellington , Wellington
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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