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Established, Trusted, Modern Hawke's Bay Law Firm.

Experience 130 years of expertise.

Welcome to Carlile Dowling, the trusted legal firm in Napier with a rich history dating back to 1874. Born out of the amalgamation of two well-established law firms, Carlile McLean & Co and Dowling & Co, we have been providing exceptional legal services to our clients for over 130 years.

Today, we are a modern legal firm offering a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. At Carlile Dowling, we take a team approach to our work, ensuring that our clients benefit from the collective knowledge and expertise of our highly respected professionals. We are proud of our heritage and committed to delivering the highest quality legal services to you.

Our Legal Expertise

Our depth of expertise and collaborative approach allows us to deliver timely legal advice across a wide range of services.

Meet our team

Our skilled and dedicated professionals bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide you with the highest quality legal counsel across various services.

“We couldn't have asked for a better service.
Carlile Dowling is a pleasure to deal with.”
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“We couldn't have asked for a better service.
Carlile Dowling is a pleasure to deal with.”
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“We couldn't have asked for a better service.
Carlile Dowling is a pleasure to deal with.”
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For all new client inquiries, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always ready to answer your questions and assist you in any way possible.