Across the Rodney district, Sellars Law has built a reputation as a trusted firm with its clients and the community at heart. With offices in Helensville, Mangawhai, Warkworth and Wellsford, where it was first established, the practice spans both rural and its now fast-growing urban communities, providing legal advice and support for individuals, families, entities, the rural sector and businesses.
The firm’s growth has been shaped by its strong commitment to remaining visible and accessible, particularly at a time when many professional services are becoming more digital and remote.
Partner Sam Bradford says Sellars Law continues to place high value on maintaining a local presence and face-to-face relationships. “We’ve been mindful in the growth of the practice to ensure that we have a physical footprint in the locations that serve the communities and to make sure that we are embedded in those communities.”
This physical presence has made Sellars Law a trusted name for people navigating both small and major life and business decisions. “We’re not a city firm trying to work remotely in the country. We understand how this region works because we live and work here too.”
Rodney is now one of the fastest-growing districts in the wider Auckland region, Sam says. “It’s becoming a highly desirable place to live. We’re seeing more people relocating here and choosing to build their lives in this area.”
New subdivisions, lifestyle blocks and business developments are reshaping communities that were once mostly rural, creating a variety of legal needs, including those related to property development, infrastructure needs and housing demand, which are needed to support the region’s growth.
However, at the same time, the rural sector remains the backbone of the local economy, resulting in a diverse client base that reflects both traditional and modern business environments. On this backdrop, Sellars Law can advise on everything from property and rural conveyancing to business structures, commercial contracts, trusts, estates and relationship property.
“Our role is to help provide legal guidance and support to the people in our community while providing them with practical and personalised advice.”
The firm also helps clients plan for the future with wills and powers of attorney, supporting families through estate administration, assisting with continuity as their circumstances change.
“People usually come to see us at key turning points — buying a first home, selling the farm, starting a business or dealing with the loss of a loved one. Our job is to make those moments easier, clearer and less stressful.”
The firm’s history in the district runs deep. With the practice approaching its 100-year milestone, many families have trusted Sellars Law for generations — parents, children and now their children’s children — reflecting both its well-established community trust and focus on developing long-term relationships.
Many clients first come in for a house or land purchase and continue working with the firm for years as their circumstances, families, farms or businesses grow and change.
“In rural communities, convenience matters. If someone has to take half a day off work and drive into the city just to sign a document, that’s a barrier. We’ve made a conscious decision to stay local and stay visible,” Sam says. “Our role is to help provide legal guidance and support to the people in our community while providing them with practical and personalised advice.”
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