Frontline Law

lawyer — Te Aro · Wellington

About Frontline Law

Frontline Law's Wellington office is located at Level 2, 90 Dixon Street, Te Aro, part of a firm with offices in Wellington and Whangarei serving clients throughout New Zealand. The firm was founded by Matthew Hague, whose career spanning the New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police, including roles as a weapons engineer, frontline police officer, specialist tactical team member and military lawyer, shapes the firm's distinctive approach to legal work.

Frontline Law focuses on military law, employment law, regulation and professional discipline, and litigation, offering a free initial consultation to anyone with a legal problem. The team includes senior solicitor Victor Corbett, a former Royal New Zealand Navy communications specialist and employment advocate; associate Shaun Baker, who served in the Army as a legal advisor before working as a Police prosecutor; and solicitors Kathryn Wang and Megan Fitness, who bring backgrounds in community law volunteering and Police prosecution work respectively.

An appointment is needed prior to visiting the Wellington office, and the firm can be reached by phone or email to discuss a legal matter and explore the options available.

Frontline Law, Te Aro: Military, Employment and Litigation Lawyers in Wellington

Frontline Law's Wellington office, at Level 2, 90 Dixon Street in Te Aro, is part of a firm with offices in Wellington and Whangarei that serves clients across New Zealand. The firm's distinctive character comes from its founder and team, many of whom bring backgrounds in the military and police to their legal work.

Founded on Frontline Experience

Frontline Law was founded by Matthew Hague, whose career spans the New Zealand Defence Force and the New Zealand Police, including roles as a technician and weapons engineer, frontline policing, specialist tactical teams, police intelligence, and eventually military lawyer. That background gives him a grounded understanding of high-pressure situations and the legal complexities surrounding them, which he has carried into advocating for clients in tribunals and courts.

Four Core Practice Areas

The firm focuses on four main areas: military law, covering Court Martial, appeals against Summary Trial outcomes, and administrative complaints; employment law, supporting both employees and employers through workplace conflict; regulation and professional discipline, for people subject to special rules such as health workers and teachers; and litigation, for clients facing criminal or civil legal proceedings.

A Team with Varied Frontline Backgrounds

Senior solicitor Victor Corbett began his career in the Royal New Zealand Navy as a military communications specialist before moving into compliance roles and eventually becoming an employment advocate, now based in Whangarei. Associate Shaun Baker served as a soldier and legal advisor in the Army, including an operational deployment, before working as a Police prosecutor, and now lives in Wellington. Rounding out the team are solicitors Kathryn Wang, a Victoria University of Wellington law graduate with volunteer experience at Community Law, and Megan Fitness, an Otago University graduate with experience on the Police prosecution team.

Getting Started

Frontline Law offers a free initial consultation for anyone with a legal problem, giving prospective clients a chance to talk through their situation and understand their options before committing to representation.

Visiting the Wellington Office

An appointment is needed prior to visiting the Wellington office at Level 2, 90 Dixon Street, Te Aro. Frontline Law can be reached by phone on 0800252748 or by email at [email protected], and invoices can also be paid online through the firm's website.

Signature items

  • Military Law
  • Employment Law
  • Regulation & Professional Discipline
  • Litigation
  • Free Initial Consultation
  • Ex-Military & Police Legal Team

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Practice Areas

  • Military Law — Court Martial, appeals against Summary Trial outcomes, complaints and other administrative matters.
  • Employment Law — Support for both employees and employers navigating workplace issues and conflict.
  • Regulation and Professional Discipline — Support for people subject to special rules or regulations, such as health workers and teachers.
  • Litigation — Representation in criminal or civil legal proceedings.

Frequently asked questions

What practice areas does Frontline Law cover?
Military law, employment law, regulation and professional discipline, and litigation.
Is there a free consultation?
Yes, Frontline Law offers a free initial consultation.
Where are Frontline Law's offices?
Level 2, 90 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington, and 16 Hannah Street, Whangarei.
Do I need an appointment to visit?
Yes, an appointment is needed prior to visiting.
What's distinctive about the Frontline Law team?
Several lawyers, including founder Matthew Hague, have backgrounds in the New Zealand Defence Force or New Zealand Police.
Does Frontline Law serve clients outside Wellington and Whangarei?
Yes, the firm serves clients throughout New Zealand.
Who founded Frontline Law?
Matthew Hague, who has a background in the NZDF and NZ Police, including as a military lawyer.

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