Bramwell Bate Lawyers

Bramwell Bate Lawyers With origins dating back to the 1920’s, Bramwell Bate provides a wide range of Legal Services to the Hawke’s Bay

About us
Our team of around 30 have significant experience providing first class legal services to clients in Hawke’s Bay and throughout the country. Our Directors work alongside a team of highly skilled Associates, Solicitors and Legal Executives, all supported by an outstanding administrative crew. With a broad range of expertise ranging from conveyancing, corporate and commercial law, employment law, to family law and criminal law, Bramwell Bate is one of the only full-service law firms in Hawke’s Bay. As a team, Bramwell Bate has come together and agreed on five core values. We pride ourselves in being “trusted, approachable, caring, resilient & progressive”. Our values reflect what we prioritise in everyday practice. They motivate how we work with our clients, what we look for in our recruitment processes and our growing relationships within the local community. Where we come from
Bramwell Bate is a result of a merger in January 2017 between two well-known and established Hawke’s Bay firms – Bate Hallett (established in 1917) and Bramwell Grossman (tracing back to the 1950s). Both firms shared a deep commitment to client service, and the merger in 2017 was a seamless fit, strategically, culturally, and professionally. We are proud to be one of the longest standing law firms in Hawke’s Bay. Our history, as part of the community, reflects in our ability to cater efficiently to our client’s needs. We are open-minded and adapt not only to changes in the law, but also to the exciting developments within our team and new technologies.

Most people put this off... Not because they don't care, but because it's uncomfortable.This week is 'Dying Matters Week...
08/09/2026

Most people put this off... Not because they don't care, but because it's uncomfortable.

This week is 'Dying Matters Week', run by Cranford Hospice to open up honest conversations about death, dying and planning ahead.

As part of it, Christine from our team is talking Wills & EPOAs - twice. Put plainly: a Will looks after what you leave behind. An EPOA looks after you while you're still here but can't decide for yourself.

Catch her Friday 11 September, 12:30-1:15pm at the Octagon Room, Taradale Anglican Church (23 Puketapu Rd, Taradale, Napier), or come find us Saturday 12 September at the Dying Matters Week Expo - Hastings Elim Church, 405 Victoria Street, Hastings. Both are free to attend, and we'd love to help you get the difficult questions sorted.

And, if you're reading this knowing you've still got that Will to sort... you know where to find us!

www.bramwellbate.co.nz

31/08/2026

Meet Jordan: first home, first feature wall, first letterbox with an actual name (it's Gerald).

Six weeks post-settlement, and there's one document that Jordan never got... The LIM report.

Some species inspect every inch of a new territory before settling in. Jordan settled for "the light in the kitchen is nice."

Turns out, there's no limit to how much Jordan loves this house. There's just no LIM to go with it.

Life's Fine Print, Ep. 2 of 4. Ep. 3 coming soon 👀

If you need help with life's fine print, get in touch.

What a night!Huge congratulations to every finalist and winner at this year's Hastings City Business Awards - it was spe...
27/08/2026

What a night!

Huge congratulations to every finalist and winner at this year's Hastings City Business Awards - it was special seeing so much of Hawke's Bay's business community celebrated in one room.

We came away runner-up in Professional Service of the Year, and we're so proud just to be recognised by our own community.

Thank you to our clients, our team, and everyone who's backed us along the way. Hastings City, you do these events so well.

26/08/2026

Meet Kelly: two kids, one mortgage, a Friday w**e routine that's never once let her down.

Some species migrate thousands of kilometres to survive. Kelly can't migrate a sticky note from the fridge to an actual will.

Turns out, where there's a will, there's a way. Where there's a sticky note, there's just a sticky note.

Life's Fine Print, Ep. 1 of 4. New one dropping soon 👀

If you need help with life's fine print, get in touch.

Hawke's Bay, we've got a little good news to share!Bramwell Bate has been named a finalist for Professional Service of t...
19/08/2026

Hawke's Bay, we've got a little good news to share!

Bramwell Bate has been named a finalist for Professional Service of the Year in the 2026 Hastings City Business Awards.

Whatever happens on the night, this one means a lot to us. It's recognition of the work our whole team puts in every day, and of the trust so many Hawke's Bay families and businesses have placed in us over the years - sometimes for generations.

That trust is really what this is about.

Winners are announced this Friday at the celebration awards evening... Wish us luck!



Hawke's Bay showed up big for last Thursday's Profit Unleashed.These events are always a brilliant reminder of just how ...
18/08/2026

Hawke's Bay showed up big for last Thursday's Profit Unleashed.

These events are always a brilliant reminder of just how much talent we've got right here in our own backyard. A big thanks to Emma, Mike and Blair for such honest, practical korero, and to the team at The Profit for pulling together a sell-out crowd of the region's business community.

We're proud sponsors of Profit Unleashed, and we're already counting down to the next one.

www.bramwellbate.co.nz

We spend our days telling clients not to put things off. Turns out we're just as guilty of it ourselves - case in point,...
17/08/2026

We spend our days telling clients not to put things off. Turns out we're just as guilty of it ourselves - case in point, it's taken us this long to start an Instagram account.

Better late than never, though, right? 👀

We're Bramwell Bate - a proudly Hawke's Bay full-service law firm that's been looking after local families and businesses for generations (and yes, we've been here on Facebook the whole time - Instagram's just taken us a little longer).

Fifteen years behind the rest of the internet. Completely on brand - we've always preferred getting it right over getting it done fast.

Come find us over on Instagram too: and follow along for the people, the place, and (occasionally) the fine print.

www.bramwellbate.co.nz

We are delighted to announce that Damandeep Sadhra has been appointed as a Director of Bramwell Bate from June 2026. A v...
31/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Damandeep Sadhra has been appointed as a Director of Bramwell Bate from June 2026.

A valued member of our Family Law team, Damandeep is widely respected for her expertise across relationship property, care of children matters, contracting out agreements, and complex family disputes. Damandeep is known for combining technical excellence with empathy to guide clients through some of the most challenging periods of their lives with clarity and compassion.

This appointment recognises Damandeep’s outstanding contribution to our clients, our team, and the wider profession.

Please join us in congratulating Damandeep on this well-deserved achievement.

We’re delighted to share some well-earned promotions within our team.Lois McLintock has been promoted to Associate, a re...
17/04/2026

We’re delighted to share some well-earned promotions within our team.

Lois McLintock has been promoted to Associate, a reflection of her professionalism, the trust she has built with clients and colleagues, and the valuable contribution she makes to the firm.

Charlie Robson has been promoted to Senior Associate, recognising his dedication to clients, his calm and pragmatic approach to complex situations, and the positive contribution he makes to our team.

Congratulations to both Lois and Charlie on these milestones - very well deserved, and we look forward to seeing your continued success!

Bramwell Bate announces the move to Consultant for long standing Director, Kevin Osborne, effective from 1 April 2026. T...
16/04/2026

Bramwell Bate announces the move to Consultant for long standing Director, Kevin Osborne, effective from 1 April 2026.

This move follows an exceptional career marked by leadership, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to his clients. Kevin has been a cornerstone of Bramwell Bate and his previous firm, Bate Hallett, for over 50 years, shaping the growth of our practice and mentoring generations of lawyers.

Known for his remarkable work ethic and fierce competitiveness, Kevin has applied this same discipline to his life as a legendary multi-day adventure racer, competing in and completing some of the most demanding endurance events in the world. That spirit of grit and determination has defined his approach to the law and set an enduring standard of excellence.

While it is business as usual for Kevin, Bramwell Bate has in place a structured transition plan to ensure continuity for all clients and practice areas.

For any enquiries regarding transition arrangements or ongoing matters, please contact Christine Symes at [email protected]

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Level 1, 303 Karamu Road North
Hastings
4122

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+6468728210

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