Property Is All We Do
A modern specialist property law firm. Personalised, outcome focused advice from a team that knows the work inside out.
The People Behind You
Every NZ Legal client works directly with experienced practitioners — not juniors, not paralegals passed files down the chain.
Director
Adam Siddall
LLB · LLM (USC)
Adam founded NZ Legal after practising at top-tier firm Buddle Findlay, bringing together an LLB from Auckland and an LLM from the University of Southern California. His practice covers residential and commercial property transactions, property development, overseas investment, and commercial leasing — with experience acting for major councils, national banks, and large property groups. A former professional rugby player for Team USA, Adam brings a genuinely international perspective to every matter. Away from the law, Adam is a dad to two boys and stays active through golf, tennis, and whatever fitness challenge he's talked himself into next.
"We engaged Adam and NZ Legal to assist with a property purchase and found them fantastic to deal with. They were responsive, efficient, and made the entire process seamless from start to finish."
Andrew Wallace — Google Review
Senior Lawyer
Ruby Manukia
BA, LLB, LLM (Honors), PhD, AMINZ
Ruby holds a BA, LLB, LLM (Honors), PhD, and is an Associate Member of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ), bringing exceptional academic depth to her hands-on property practice. She specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, with particular strength in cross-border and international property matters across New Zealand, the United States, and Tonga. Clients value her ability to cut through legal complexity, bridge cultural differences, and keep even the most high-pressure transactions on track. Away from the law, Ruby is passionate about sport and fitness, and loves spending time with her family.
"Ruby is the GOAT of all lawyers. Nothing is too much and she made our house buying experience the best it could be from a legal perspective. Can't thank Ruby enough for everything she's done."
Molly SD — Google Review
Senior Legal Executive
Polina Boyarchenko
Legal Executive · 15+ years
Polina is a qualified Legal Executive and a member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, bringing a diverse professional background spanning litigation support, trust accounting, private client work, and residential property law.
She specialises in residential conveyancing, acting on sales, purchases and refinances, with a particular interest in helping first-home buyers navigate what can often feel like an unfamiliar and high-pressure process. Her approach is practical, commercially minded, and detail-focused — whether reviewing titles, LIM reports, sale and purchase agreements, building report issues, or ownership structuring considerations.
Polina has presented at Law Association property law conferences on Overseas Investment Act practical issues and dealing with banks in residential transactions.
Outside of work, Polina is an avid reader with a particular interest in history and politics. She also enjoys drawing and painting when time permits.
"Polina and Corina helped me buy my first home and I couldn't have asked for a better team. Highly knowledgable, never left me hanging for a moment, and were so kind and thoughtful. Highly recommend NZ Legal — 5 stars all the way."
Sarah Head — Google Review
Deliberately Specialist
NZ Legal handles property work — full stop. Seven practice areas, end-to-end. If your matter doesn't fit one of those, we will tell you and refer you to someone who can help.
Property Law Done Differently
Property law done well is highly personalised, efficient, and outcome focused. Adam Siddall founded NZ Legal to prove exactly that — and built the practice around three things that make it possible.
Fixed-fee pricing
Quoted up front. No hourly meter, no nasty invoice surprises. You know the cost before you commit.
Speed
Most refinances and routine leases turn around in days, not weeks. We do not let files sit in a queue.
Outcome Focused
Every decision we make is driven by what you're trying to achieve. We cut through complexity, communicate clearly, and keep your matter moving toward the result that matters.
New Zealand Property, Clients Worldwide
We handle property anywhere in New Zealand and act for clients wherever they are in the world — New Zealand residents, expats, overseas investors, and international buyers. Everything is done electronically, so your location is never a barrier.
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