These are matters dealt with by our Apia office that usually involve a breach of contract or the commission of a tort (a civil wrong, for example, trespass).

We act as Defence Counsel for those charged by the police with varying offences ranging from minor traffic offences who appear in Samoa’s District Court to more serious offences.

After service of formal letters of demand on debtors, we initiate court proceedings for creditors in the District and Supreme Courts of Samoa

We assist with enduring powers of attorney in New Zealand (whether relating to property or personal care and welfare) and general powers of attorney in Samoa.

Our speciality is in assisting those who need an advocate to submit their residency application to Immigration New Zealand or their citizenship application (in particular categories) to New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs.

We have assisted many families of different backgrounds in selling or buying a home (whether a first or subsequent sale or purchase).

Our lawyers have long practised in this area of Samoan law, namely adoption applications filed with the Family Court of Samoa.

We can help you if you need to obtain a court order for probate (where your loved one has died with a will) or letters of administration (where s/he has died without a will).

We take instructions from clients about their wills, prepare those wills for them and usually witness our clients signing on the dotted line.