A law firm built on reputation 

Our services 

Our areas of practice: Immigration (all types of visa applications & appeals), Refugee law and deportation liability orders, Property (sale & purchase and refinancing), Trust (setting up family trusts and advising on structure of trusts), Senior Law (Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Occupational Right Agreement) and Family Law including relationship property, separation agreements and contracting out agreements.

 

Dr Amir Bastani 

L.L.B, M.A, PhD in law (graduated from the University of Otago in 2015) 

A lawyer with more than 11 years experience 

 

Lawyer, Consultant & Researcher. 

History of Dr Bastani: 

In 2005: admitted to the Bar overseas 

In 2011: immigrated to New Zealand and started my PhD 

In 2015: completed my PhD degree in Law 

In 2017: employed by a New Zealand Government Department  and then appointed as a lecturer at the University of Canterbury 

In 2020: admitted as a barrister & solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand 

In 2023: established Legal Wise law firm in Christchurch

 

“The good lawyer is not the man who has an eye to every side and angle of contingency, and
qualifies all his qualifications, but who throws himself on your part so heartily, that he can get you
out of a scrape.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson) 

Contact us

Contact us for a consultation or assistance with your legal matter. We are based in Christchurch, but we represent clients from all across New Zealand. 

About us

Legal wise is a law firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We specialize in providing expert immigration advice to individuals and businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of New Zealand's immigration system. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and professionalism, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their .