Property, Construction & Body Corporate Legal Services

Clear, practical legal solutions to protect your property, projects, and investments.

At Stephenson Law, we provide tailored legal solutions for property owners, builders, developers, Bodies Corporate, and businesses across New Zealand.

Whether you’re dealing with a dispute, drafting contracts, or navigating compliance issues, we’ll help you find practical, effective solutions that protect your interests.

Our legal services include:

  • We specialise in Bodies Corporate governance and compliance, offering expert advice on:

    • Governance issues & dispute resolution

    • Drafting and enforcing Body Corporate rules

    • Utility Interest apportionment

    • Debt recovery & rule enforcement

    • Remedial projects & major repairs

    • Redevelopments & subdivisions

  • If you’re building, renovating, or facing a dispute, we provide legal support for homeowners, including:

    • Drafting & reviewing building contracts

    • Resolving building defects & warranty claims

    • Handling boundary disputes & council consenting issues

    • Advising on project delays & contract variations

    • Protecting against builder or contractor insolvency

  • We work closely with builders, contractors, and tradespeople, ensuring they have solid legal protection and support, including:

    • Drafting & negotiating building contracts

    • Reviewing standard form contracts

    • Resolving payment disputes & compliance issues

    • Defending LBP / BPB complaints

    • Recovering debts & managing insolvency risks

  • For developers, commercial landlords, and investors, we offer specialist legal advice on:

    • Contract drafting & negotiations

    • Council consent variations & compliance

    • Body Corporate structuring & rules

    • Project disputes & contract variations

    • Commercial leasing, rent reviews & fit-out disputes

  • We provide legal protection and compliance support for architects, engineers, and building consultants, including:

    • Contract negotiation & risk management

    • Defence against legal claims

    • Compliance with building regulations & industry standards

Why Choose Us?

Specialist Expertise

We’re recognised as leaders in construction & property law, with extensive experience in Bodies Corporate law and Unit Titles Act compliance.

A Practical Approach

Legal solutions should be clear, cost-effective, and solution-focused, not more painful than the problem itself.

Big Law Experience, Boutique Service

We offer the expertise of a large firm without the unnecessary overheads, so you get top-tier legal advice at a fair price.

Passionate About Law Reform

We actively contribute to Unit Titles Act and building sector compliance reforms, ensuring our clients stay ahead of industry changes.

Direct Access to Your Lawyer

No middlemen, no bureaucracy—just clear, expert advice when you need it.

Need legal support?

Let’s talk. Contact us today for a free consultation.