General Info Blog

Govett Quilliam is committed to providing exceptional legal services to all of our Taranaki clients. Therefore, it is a natural progression that in addition to our New Plymouth and Inglewood offices, we cement a strong and trusted presence in Stratford.

Partner Paul Shearer has been appointed a District Court Judge (effective 30 November, 2021) which will see him moving south to the Garden City - Christchurch. Paul's tireless commitment to the Taranaki community has been admirable and with over 29 years at GQ, he will be truly missed.

We are proud to share that Catherine Grogan has been appointed Partner of the firm, effective 1 January, 2022.

Richard swapped the hustle and bustle of Auckland for the Taranaki lifestyle, to join Govett Quilliam as an Associate in our Family Law Team. Richard is based in our New Plymouth office and works closely alongside Partners Alex Laurenson and Paul Shearer.

National Volunteer Week Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu is a time to honour the collective energies and mana of all volunteers in Aotearoa. At Govett Quilliam, we have been reflecting on what we know to be true – we are community people, and our culture is deeply rooted in giving back.

Here at GQ we believe that attracting fresh, committed and passionate lawyers results in businesses benefiting from the best in world-class legal talent.

Fifteen projects have received awards in the 2020 Western Architecture Awards, a peer-reviewed programme run by Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA).

A rising tide lifts all boats and when it comes to legal services in Taranaki we believe that attracting fresh, committed and passionate lawyers results in local businesses benefiting from the best in world-class legal talent.

A once tired-looking Powerco building has been transformed into a work of art in central New Plymouth.

Our upcoming move of premises in September is significant to us for many reasons. One of those is that it reflects our commitment to look to the future while also celebrating the past.