New Zealand Legal Services

We know that our clients expect technically sound legal advice.

You’ll get that from most law firms in Nelson.

It’s one thing to know the letter of the law, but quite another to uncover all the options and discern the very best solution.

What really sets Knapps apart is our in-depth knowledge of our specialised areas, and the way we deliver that advice.

That’s where our people make the difference. They genuinely care about getting the best possible outcome for their clients and often move heaven and earth to do so. If you have a problem, it’s ‘our problem’ until resolved.

We’re all very down to earth and practical people, so you won’t be bamboozled by legal jargon or great sounding theoretical advice that’s of little practical help

With us you will get in-depth knowledge, practical, advice, guidance and perhaps most importantly, reassurance.

Certainly it’s about marketing activities, but on a day to day basis, its more about attitude.

Our culture is what makes Knapps tick. We have talked about the completely down to earth people we employ. We are not a pretentious law firm – quite the reverse. One minute our reception is home to a farmer who has just walked off the farm, the next a business developer complete with suit and briefcase.

A lot of the time reception is filled with families – people just like us!

As well as our culture, our business structure and marketing activities tend to make us stand out and reflect the innovative and "thinking outside of the square" nature running through the firm. Here’s a quick snapshot of the things we have been at the forefront of:

• The only law firm to date to enter the Commerce Nelson Business Awards(we were a finalist in two categories).
• The only law firm to relocate its office from the Nelson CBD to Richmond – heart of the Nelson Region.
• The only law firm in Nelson to develop its own unique quality certification programme, ISO 9001.
• The first law firm in Nelson to offer the LawLend Mortgage Brokering Service.
• The principal sponsor of the Taste Nelson Wine Awards, an annual food and wine event showcasing Nelson finest wines and judged by well-known national wine judges.
• Sponsor of the annual "Top Shop" retail competition.