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Based in the vibrant and diverse West Auckland community Corban Revell offers a comprehensive range of legal services for iwi, hapū, commercial entities, small and medium businesses, organisations and private individuals throughout Aotearoa. 

Technical excellence in the law and offering exceptional client service are core to all work we undertake.  Our people are committed to advancing their legal expertise and knowledge to ensure clients enjoy the advantage of legal professionals who are leaders in their field.

The talents of our people are a source of pride and we know that people are key to our success.  This includes our clients, our staff, our suppliers and our wider business and legal community.

If you would like to work with a team that prizes technical excellence, dedication and hard work please contact us, we look forward to meeting you.

John Kahukiwa, Managing Partner
John Kahukiwa, Managing Partner
Lisa Roberts, Senior Partner
Lisa Roberts, Senior Partner
Frank Chan, Senior Associate
Frank Chan, Senior Associate

Our legal expertise includes: Banking and Finance, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Employment, Environmental Law,Family, Māori Business and Governance, Property, Relationship Property, Resource Management  Treaty of Waitangi Claims Trusts and Legal Entities,Wills Estates and Asset Protection.

News and Events

The Government’s Weather-Affected Buyout Scheme: What to Expect - What owners of red sticker homes should expect with Governments planned buy-out scheme.
Coming to the end of your home loan fixed term and need to refinance? - Get in touch with our friendly property team at Corban Revell. We can turn around your refinance in less than a week. Our level of experience and expertise means our service is hassle free, efficient and friendly. Our diverse and multi-lingual team can conduct matters in Te reo Māori, English, Japanese, Tagalog, Sinhala, Nepali and… Continue reading Coming to the end of your home loan fixed term and need to refinance?
Brian Phillip Najib Corban - I well remember the first time I heard Brian speak publicly. It was in the late 1990’s. Someone from our firm was leaving, presumably for better pastures. Brian happened to be at our second office on Lincoln Road as the firm gathered for the farewell. He lingered. After some initial routine speeches, Brian stepped forward… Continue reading Brian Phillip Najib Corban
Uniting Against Covid-19 - There are many ways New Zealanders can make a difference in the fight against Covid-19.  From staying home and maintaining social distancing to working in our supermarkets or essential medical and social services. Amongst the Corban Revell whānau we even have people using their 3D printers to create protective face shields. One of the whānau… Continue reading Uniting Against Covid-19
Congratulations, Judge Goodwin - Former Managing Partner of Corban Revell, Alan Goodwin has been appointed a District Court judge. We congratulate Alan on his appointment.  Alan was a key member of the Corban Revell legal team from 1995 to 2011.  He joined the firm’s family team in 1995 and soon became partner, leading the firm’s successful family team and… Continue reading Congratulations, Judge Goodwin
KiwiBuild, what you need to know. - The KiwiBuild programme: What do first home buyers and building developers need to know? KiwiBuild is a government programme that aims to deliver 100,000 affordable, quality homes for first home buyers over the next 10 years. Around 50,000 of these homes will be in Auckland. To implement this ambitious programme, the government will work with… Continue reading KiwiBuild, what you need to know.
Family Dispute Resolution Service - We can advise clients on the government's new Family Dispute Resolution Service for Care of Children matters. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, this service will be at no cost to you.

Legal Insights

Quick Guide: Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visas - Recent changes have been announced by the government, in relation to the existing Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV).
The Government’s Weather-Affected Buyout Scheme: What to Expect - What owners of red sticker homes should expect with Governments planned buy-out scheme.
Coming to the end of your home loan fixed term and need to refinance? - Get in touch with our friendly property team at Corban Revell. We can turn around your refinance in less than a week. Our level of experience and expertise means our service is hassle free, efficient and friendly. Our diverse and multi-lingual team can conduct matters in Te reo Māori, English, Japanese, Tagalog, Sinhala, Nepali and… Continue reading Coming to the end of your home loan fixed term and need to refinance?
2021 Resident Visa- Fast -Tracked Residency. - On 30 September 2021, the Government announced a new one-off residence visa pathway for some temporary work visa holders currently in New Zealand.  Eligibility Applicants must have met the criteria on 29 September 2021. To be eligible the Applicants must: have been in New Zealand on 29 September 2021, and be on an eligible visa… Continue reading 2021 Resident Visa- Fast -Tracked Residency.
Covid 19: Can employers require their employees to be vaccinated? - Recently, two major employers in New Zealand have stated that they plan to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory at their workplace. In the absence of a Health Order making vaccinations mandatory to all New Zealanders, this position of the employers has led to considerable debate in the business community. The Employment Relations Authority in their recent… Continue reading Covid 19: Can employers require their employees to be vaccinated?
Brian Phillip Najib Corban - I well remember the first time I heard Brian speak publicly. It was in the late 1990’s. Someone from our firm was leaving, presumably for better pastures. Brian happened to be at our second office on Lincoln Road as the firm gathered for the farewell. He lingered. After some initial routine speeches, Brian stepped forward… Continue reading Brian Phillip Najib Corban
A new Immigration Bill: What’s in it for work and student visa holders? - On 5 May 2020, the Minister of Immigration presented an urgent Immigration Bill to Parliament to ensure that the Government can respond appropriately and efficiently to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing additional flexibility in the immigration system. The Immigration (Covid-19) Response Amendment Bill will enable the government to amend visa conditions for groups of people,… Continue reading A new Immigration Bill: What’s in it for work and student visa holders?
Key Changes to Trust Law - The new Trusts Act 2019 will come into force on 30 January 2021. This is the first major reform to trust law in New Zealand which provides greater transparency of trustee activities and increased trust compliance requirements. If you are a settlor or a trustee of a trust (or family trust), it is important to review… Continue reading Key Changes to Trust Law
Post lockdown and Migrant workers - Post lockdown: Impact on migrant workers Most employers and migrant workers are aware that all Immigration New Zealand (INZ) offices, onshore and offshore offices included, are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current lockdowns happening around the world. Some INZ staff are working out of the INZ head office in Wellington and… Continue reading Post lockdown and Migrant workers
Covid-19 and Insolvency - Given the Covid-19 lockdown it is, unfortunately likely several businesses will be considering insolvency.  Insolvency has a number of legal implications. As a result, the Government is considering making changes to insolvency and company law. These include: A ‘Safe Harbour’ for Directors from some of their duties Placing business debts in Hibernation until the start… Continue reading Covid-19 and Insolvency