Tauranga | Tompkins Wake

Local expertise.
National Strength.
Always Personal.

For more than a century, Tompkins Wake has helped businesses, families, and communities succeed and grow. In Tauranga, our team brings nationally recognised expertise and deep local insight, delivering legal solutions that are practical, strategic, and always tailored to your needs.

As the Bay of Plenty's only national law firm, with over 100 lawyers, we offer the scale and strength of a large firm, combined with a team on the ground who build relationships that are personal, enduring and built on trust. We're invested in the city and part of the community.

Because being in Tauranga isn't just about doing business - it's about backing the people and businesses shaping its future.

Whether it's your business or personal affairs,
to us, it's always personal.

Our Key Practice Areas

Our Tauranga lawyers work closely with colleagues across our four offices, bringing the depth and resources of a leading national law firm to every client matter, right here in the Bay of Plenty.

Whether you're navigating a commercial deal, resolving a dispute, planning for the future, or making decisions that affect your family, business, or property, our Tauranga based team is here to help.

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Corporate & Commercial

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Commercial Property

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Dispute Resolution & Litigation

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Employment

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Relationship property, trust disputes and family law-3

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Family & Relationship Law

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Private Client & Trusts

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Strengthening our roots in the Bay of Plenty

In 2024, Tompkins Wake acquired Mackenzie Elvin, bringing their respected local team into our national team. This step has strengthened our presence in Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty, combining deep local knowledge with the resources and expertise of a leading New Zealand law firm.

Our brand video shares more about who we are, how we work, and why — for us — it's always personal.

What Our Clients Say

Client feedback, The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2025

‘Tompkins Wake provide excellent advice in a timely manner. They are happy to discuss and work through scenarios to get the best outcome.’

Client feedback, Chambers & Partners, Asia Pacific 2025

‘We have complete faith and trust in Tompkins Wake. The technical skill is evident and the firm is made up of excellent lawyers and excellent people.’

Client feedback, Chambers & Partners, Asia Pacific 2025

‘Tompkins Wake's value is in the access to specialist knowledge and skills, the personal relationship and the commitment to contribute towards the growth and success of our business.’

Client feedback, The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2025

‘Their team has taken the time to know our business, how our company operates, and how we appreciate our transactions to be run. We have now built together a brilliant synergy which is so important for external legal providers and clients to achieve efficient and seamless outcomes.’

Client feedback, The Legal 500, Asia Pacific 2025

‘Quick and accurate turnaround times when under pressure, whilst maintaining high quality advice.’