About Schnauer & Co
Too many people think the law is just about dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s. At Schnauer & Co (SCO), while we’re very good at ‘i dotting and t crossing’, we know that law is about more than just the details – it’s about people. From our receptionist to our legal support, right through to our senior lawyers and directors, each member of the team loves what they do and lives by our core value of clients first.
We combine the experience that comes from our long history and expert team with a lateral thinking, flexible approach to problem solving. That’s what enables us to achieve great results.
We are always looking for ways to do things better and more efficiently. Our team invest their time in upskilling and always trying to keep ahead of the game. Whether it be our lawyers looking for a new angle or a more cost-effective way of doing the work or our support staff finding new technology to make things smoother for our clients in the long run.
Comprehensive and Pragmatic Advice
Competitive Fee Structure
Supporting North Shore Locals for 30+ Years
Experts in our Field
Who we Support
Our community is very important to us here at Schnauer & Co. We want to be able to give back with our time and expertise. This can range from assisting at legal clinics, taking part in charity promotional campaigns, sitting on charity boards, or being active members of our local charities and organisations.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ (GRG) provides specialised services and programmes that strengthen and empower grandparent and whānau care families so they can raise resilient and healthy tamariki and rangatahi. Services include information, advice, advocacy and support on issues including income support entitlements, navigating child protection, Family Court, mental health and housing services. GRG also provides a unique caregiver education programme focused on trauma-informed care that is designed specifically for grandparent caregivers.
Since 2001, GRG has engaged in ground-breaking research and been a leading voice in the social services sector, informing policy and legislative change to improve support and outcomes for grandparent care families. Today GRG supports over 6,000 full-time grandparent and whānau care families who are raising over 16,000 children and young people nationwide.
Harbour Hospice
Hospice provides care for 1 in 3 people who die in our community
Harbour Hospice provides specialist, palliative care for families and whānau living in the Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Warkworth/Wellsford communities. We provide compassionate care, free of charge, working primarily with patients, families, whānau and carers in their homes, and also within our three hospice sites.
From nursing and medical care, counselling, social work, cultural and spiritual support, physiotherapy, day groups, training programmes and more our goal is to help people live every moment in whatever way is important to them.
It doesn’t matter who you are, what you believe in or where you live, Hospice care is free for you.
Windsor Park Life Care Trust
Weaving care services around people in our community. Supporting and helping them grow holistically whilst on their journey towards health and wellness. We achieve this by providing support and care services that meet the needs of people: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
We are privileged to run a fortnightly Family Law Clinic with the support of the expert team of lawyers at Schnauer and Co. We so appreciate the time and expertise that is given to support people in our Community at their point of need. These are lawyers with heart. Their dedicated team are able to provide a free 30 minute consultation through the Clinic on separation, pre-nuptials, parenting issues such as guardianship and contact, adoption or permanent placement for foster families. If you would like to get in contact with us for an appointment or to find out more about the work of the LifeCare Trust, please follow this link:
North Shore Women’s Centre
North Shore Women’s Centre provides essential free/low-cost support services for women who are experiencing difficult and challenging times including (but not limited to) separation, family harm, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. These support services are provided to women to help them become stronger in their choices and lives.
The Centre provides a free legal clinic (for women that are not represented by a lawyer), social work and counselling services. Staff are committed to the wellbeing and safety of women and their families in the North Shore community.
The Centre provides a free legal clinic (for women that are not represented by a lawyer), social work and counselling services. Staff are committed to the wellbeing and safety of women and their families in the North Shore community.
North Harbour Club
Established in 1995, the North Harbour Club is made up of over 230 members, all leaders in local affairs, business, education, sport and social development. These members, who are all residents or have their businesses in the North Harbour region, have the desire to promote excellence by encouraging and providing financial assistance to the young people of the region who are achieving excellence in their chosen field. This support is provided through the annual AIMES Awards programme which has resulted in over $2.7 Million worth of grants being made to young people of the region since 1995. AIMES Awards stands for: The Arts; Innovation, Music, Education, Sport and Service to the Community.
LANZ
Schnauer & Co joined LANZ (Law Alliance New Zealand) in 2022. LANZ is an association of independent legal practices, with member firms located throughout New Zealand providing specialist legal services in almost every aspect of law.
The purpose of LANZ is to obtain strength by numbers, and in doing so, improve the overall quality of legal services provided by the member firms to their clients.
LANZ aim to improve the efficiency of legal practices, to reduce costs to clients through shared savings, and to give the lawyers access to a greater knowledge base and a network of professional support.
By engaging a member of LANZ, you will get the personal service of a small to medium sized law firm with the knowledge, experience and resources of a large legal practice.
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