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title: "Wakatipu Chambers — Independent Barristers Queenstown"
description: "Wakatipu Chambers — a shared barristers' chambers in Queenstown. Independent barristers Piers Blomfield and Brett Harris, practising criminal, family and civil law."
url: https://barristers.net.nz/
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# Wakatipu Chambers

> A Queenstown barristers' chambers — criminal, family & civil.

Wakatipu Chambers — a shared barristers' chambers in Queenstown. Independent barristers Piers Blomfield and Brett Harris, practising criminal, family and civil law.

Wakatipu Chambers is a barristers' chambers — a set of independent barristers who share premises, administration and collegial support at Unit 1, Level 2, 36 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, while each practises on his own account. Instructing one barrister does not engage the whole chambers. Wakatipu Chambers is home to two founding barristers, Piers Blomfield and Brett Harris.

## Founding barristers
- **Piers Blomfield** — Criminal, family and immigration barrister with 25+ years' experience across New Zealand and Australia. Former prosecutor and founder of Wakatipu Chambers. [Full profile](https://barristers.net.nz/about#piers-blomfield)
- **Brett Harris** — Civil and criminal (regulatory) defence barrister and commercial mediator. At the independent bar since 2006; a founding member of Wakatipu Chambers. [Full profile](https://barristers.net.nz/about#brett-harris)

## Practice areas
- **Criminal Law** — Defence and representation across the District and High Courts — from first appearance and bail through to trial and sentencing. Our barristers act in everything from traffic and summary charges to serious jury trials, with clear, plain-English advice at every stage.
- **Family Law** — Relationship property, care of children, and protection matters handled with care and discretion. We appear in separations, parenting arrangements and family violence proceedings, guiding you through difficult moments with steady, practical advocacy.
- **Civil Law** — Disputes, litigation and civil advocacy across a broad range of matters. From contractual and commercial disputes to debt recovery and civil claims, our barristers offer sharp, considered representation — whether in negotiation or in the courtroom.

## What clients can count on
- **Plain-English advice** — Every step explained without the legalese, so you always know where your matter stands and why.
- **Direct access to counsel** — You deal with the barrister handling your matter — no layers, no handoffs to junior staff.
- **The strength of a set** — Criminal, family, civil and commercial experience under one roof, so you're matched to the right advocate.
- **Discretion as standard** — Sensitive matters handled with care, confidentiality and steady, considered advocacy.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is a barristers' chambers?**

A set of independent barristers who share premises, administration and collegial support, while each practises on their own account. Instructing one barrister does not engage the whole chambers — you deal with a single advocate, with the experience of the set behind them. Wakatipu Chambers is home to two founding barristers, Piers Blomfield and Brett Harris.

**What areas of law does the chambers cover?**

Between our two barristers, most of what a person or business in the district is likely to need. Piers Blomfield practises in criminal defence, traffic matters, family law, estates and immigration; Brett Harris in commercial and contract disputes, construction, rural and land law, insurance and regulatory work, employment and mediation. If a matter falls outside those areas, we say so and help you find the right specialist.

**How do I instruct a barrister at Wakatipu Chambers?**

Start with an enquiry through this site. It comes straight to chambers, we match it to the barrister whose practice fits, and he will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation — without obligation, and with nothing billed until a fee has been agreed and you decide to go ahead.

**Where are you located?**

Chambers is at Unit 1, Level 2, 36 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 — in the centre of town. In-person meetings happen there, but much of our work runs by phone and video, and as barristers we appear in courts throughout New Zealand, so being outside Queenstown is rarely an obstacle.

Full FAQ: https://barristers.net.nz/faq

## Contact
Phone: +64 22 068 5117
Email: pd@blomfieldlegal.co.nz
Chambers: Unit 1, Level 2, 36 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Make an enquiry: https://barristers.net.nz/contact