Absolut Legal

lawyer — Sockburn · Christchurch

About Absolut Legal

Absolut Legal is a Christchurch law firm built around the idea of legal wellbeing — a client-focused practice that puts people first and takes the guesswork out of legal costs. From its office at 37 Epsom Road in Sockburn, with a second office on Courtenay Road in Kirwee, the team helps clients in Christchurch and throughout New Zealand.

The firm's signature is its fixed-fee approach. Wherever possible, services are quoted and charged at a fixed price so you always know what you will pay, and anything outside the ordinary is quoted before work begins. That sits alongside a simple, step-by-step process on every matter, a commitment to being available and responding quickly, and connections with brokers, banks and insurance companies.

Property work is at the heart of the practice: auction reviews to get buyers auction-ready, fixed-fee purchases whether it is your first home or your fifth, a refined sale process from market to sale, and refinancing when you move banks or top up your mortgage. Life and asset planning covers wills for individuals and couples and Enduring Powers of Attorney covering property and personal care and welfare. Other services include contracting out agreements (what the movies call a prenup), property sharing agreements for buying with friends or family, independent legal advice, and occupation right agreements for retirement village moves.

The team is compact and hands-on. Director Nicole Burrows-Healy is described as a powerhouse of legal knowledge with a passion for customer service and contacts across banking and insurance. Conveyancer Sharon Healy brings 30 years of banking experience to simplifying property transfers, while solicitors Mel Poole and Emma Treleaven guide buyers and sellers through every step. Behind them, a dedicated support team keeps transactions seamless. Five-star client reviews feature prominently on the firm's website, and its News & Insights section shares plain-English property guidance.

Signature items

  • Fixed-Fee Conveyancing
  • Auction Reviews
  • Property Sales
  • Wills
  • Enduring Power of Attorney
  • Refinancing

Menu

Property

  • Auction Review — Pre-auction review of the paperwork so you can head to auction ready and stress-free.
  • Purchase (Conveyancing) — Fixed-fee help buying a home — first home or fifth — with a simple step-by-step process.
  • Selling — A refined sale process that takes you from market to sale and keeps you informed.
  • Refinance — Handled for you when moving banks or topping up your mortgage, keeping everyone informed.

Other Services

  • Contracting Out Agreement — What the movies call a prenup — keeps chosen assets separate from a relationship.
  • Property Sharing Agreement — Outlines everyone's rights and obligations when buying with friends or family.
  • Independent Legal Advice — Independent advice on a range of matters where the law or another lawyer requires it.
  • Occupation Right Agreement — Dots every i and crosses every t before you move into a retirement village.

Life & Asset Planning

  • Will (Individual) — Sets out who gets your assets and your specific wishes; updated as life changes.
  • Will (Couple) — Paired wills for partners, covering assets and specific wishes.
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (Individual) — Property and personal care and welfare safeguards if you lose capacity.
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (Couple) — Paired EPOAs putting protections in place for both partners.