Commercial Law · Wellington, NZ

Legal counsel
that moves as fast
as your business.

Greenway Legal is Wellington's leading commercial law firm — advising businesses, investors, and executives on the deals, disputes, and decisions that matter most.

28yr
Established
500+
Clients Served
18
Partners
"Greenway handled our $40M acquisition with precision and calm. Couldn't have asked for better counsel."
CEO, Pacific Infrastructure Group
M&A Property Employment Dispute Resolution Banking & Finance IP & Technology
Direct Contact
Level 14, Majestic Centre
100 Willis Street, Wellington CBD
+64 4 472 6800
hello@greenwaylegal.nz
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Practice Areas

Deep expertise
where it matters.

01
Mergers & Acquisitions
From due diligence to closing, we guide clients through complex transactions with precision, speed, and commercial sense.
02
Commercial Property
Acquisitions, development agreements, leasing, and property finance. We cover every angle of commercial and investment property law.
03
Employment Law
Contracts, restructures, disciplinary matters, and employment disputes. Advice that protects your business and your people.
04
Banking & Finance
Lending, security, regulatory compliance, and structured finance. We act for both lenders and borrowers across New Zealand.
05
Dispute Resolution
Litigation, mediation, and arbitration. When disputes arise, we pursue resolution efficiently — in court or outside it.
06
IP & Technology
Intellectual property, technology contracts, data privacy, and emerging tech regulation for companies at the edge of innovation.
Why Greenway

We're different,
and we can show you why.

Deep Commercial Expertise

Our partners have spent careers at top-tier firms and in-house at major corporations. We understand business, not just the law — and we give advice that's actually usable.

Responsive, Always

We return calls and emails the same day. We staff transactions to match their pace. Your deal doesn't wait for ours, and we don't make you chase us for answers.

Fixed Fee Options

Where possible, we offer fixed-fee scopes so you know the cost before you commit. Transparent billing. No surprises. No padding. Just good legal work at a fair price.

Counsel
"

They understood what was at stake before we'd finished the brief. Not just lawyers — genuine commercial partners who see the whole board, not just the legal move.

Rebecca Walsh — CFO, Pacific Retail Holdings
Our Partners

Counsel you can
put your name to.

Sarah Greenway
Managing Partner · M&A
Sarah Greenway
Managing Partner · M&A

20 years advising on major corporate transactions across New Zealand and Australia. Previously a senior partner at Simpson Grierson.

James Tūhoe
Partner · Property & Finance
James Tūhoe
Partner · Property & Finance

Specialist in large-scale commercial property transactions and development finance. Former General Counsel at a major NZ property developer.

Priya Mehta
Partner · Employment & Disputes
Priya Mehta
Partner · Employment & Disputes

Acts for executives, boards, and companies on sensitive employment matters and high-stakes commercial litigation across all New Zealand courts.

28yr
Established
500+
Clients Served
18
Partners
$2B+
Transactions Advised
Client Feedback

What our clients say.

They understood what we needed before we'd finished explaining it. Greenway navigated an incredibly complex restructure in six weeks. Exceptional team.
Mark Henderson Managing Director, Kapiti Manufacturing
I've used three law firms in my career. Greenway is the only one I'd recommend without hesitation. Their property team is simply the best in Wellington.
Claire Okonkwo Director, Southern Cross Property Group
They handled our employment dispute discreetly, efficiently, and with real care for the outcome. Couldn't have asked for better representation.
David Zhao CEO, Hutt Valley Tech Partners
Fixed fees, fast turnarounds, and genuinely smart lawyers. Greenway has been our firm of choice for five years and counting.
Rebecca Walsh CFO, Pacific Retail Holdings

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