Immigration lawyers in Queenstown

5 law firms practising immigration law have an office in the Queenstown area. Each firm here is verified from its own website as practising lawyers, who are exempt from immigration adviser licensing; they are regulated by the New Zealand Law Society instead of the IAA.

1. Lane Neavewebsite

   Queenstown immigration team: Michelle Needham (admitted 2009), Dexter Hirst (admitted 2020)

2. Goldman Legalwebsite

   Queenstown immigration team: Elliot Goldman (admitted 2006)

3. AWS Legalwebsite
4. Copeland Ashcroftwebsite
5. Duncan Cotterillwebsite

Other NZ immigration law firms serving Queenstown

• Pitt & Moore LawyersNelson
• D&S Law (Dalley Sundar)Auckland
• McVeagh FlemingAuckland
• ABMM Legal (Auld Brewer Mazengarb & McEwen)New Plymouth
• Fisher Foley Barristers and SolicitorsAuckland
• Laurent Law Barristers & SolicitorsAuckland
• McSweeney Immigration LawAuckland
• Pier LawChristchurch

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an immigration lawyer in Queenstown, or can a licensed adviser help?

Both can represent you to Immigration New Zealand and at the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. You need a lawyer if your matter may go to court, or if it crosses into other areas of law such as employment or criminal matters affecting character. There are 24 licensed immigration advisers based in Queenstown as an alternative.

Why are immigration lawyers not on the IAA register?

Lawyers with a current New Zealand practising certificate are exempt from immigration adviser licensing, so they do not appear on the register. Verify any lawyer on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers instead.

Can an immigration lawyer outside Queenstown act for me?

Yes. Immigration work is routinely done remotely; your lawyer files applications and corresponds with Immigration New Zealand online. Choose on immigration experience first and location second.

How firms are listed and ordered: methodology. Compare licensed immigration advisers in Queenstown.