Sellars Law

From left, Heugh Kelly, Sophie Waller, Sam Bradford and Bruce Wyber.

Sellars Law has confirmed its commitment to the Mahurangi area with the opening of a head office in Warkworth.

The firm has had a strong presence in Wellsford and Helensville since Edward (Ted) Sellars founded the practice in the early 1930s.

Managing partner Bruce Wyber says the new office in Neville Street will provide a modern base for an expanding legal firm that has been serving the Auckland, Rodney and Kaipara region for more than 90 years.

Bruce’s experience is complemented by two partners, Sam Bradford, who grew up in Pakiri and continues to have a strong affinity with the area, and Sophie Waller, who heads up the Helensville office.

“The Warkworth location means that we are now able to work more closely with local accountants, surveyors and real estate agents,” Bruce says. “We already have a strong relationship with many of these local professionals, built over a long period of time. The outcome will be a better and more efficient service for our clients.”

Bruce took over the Wellsford-based family business from Ted’s son Gary in 1998. He then expanded to Helensville and in 2018 acquired the Wellsford legal practice of David Rolfe, which had a strong connection with Corboy Wilson Rolfe & Co.

Sam and Sophie have both been with Sellars Law for around 10 years. Sam is a general practice lawyer with a focus on commercial matters such as the sale and purchase of businesses, leasing and rural matters, while Sophie specialises in property subdivisions.

Completing the team is Warkworth solicitor Heugh Kelly, who has worked as a consultant with Sellars Law for a number of years.

With the support of their valued wider team based across other offices in Helensville, Wellsford and Mangawhai, Sellars Law offers a wide range of services, including residential, commercial and rural conveyancing; wills, trusts and estate administration; commercial matters, refinancing, subdivision, transferable title rights and property relationship matters.