Based in the heart of our region, we combine over a century of history in Hawke’s Bay with a forward-focused mindset to deliver practical, strategic legal advice.
Whether we’re helping you resolve a dispute, grow your business, or navigate life’s important transitions, we stay focused on what matters: clear advice, genuine relationships, and outcomes that stand the test of time.
We pride ourselves in being “trusted, approachable, caring, resilient & progressive.” These values guide how we show up for our clients, our community, and one another.
We do what we say we’ll do – with integrity and professionalism.
Legal issues can be stressful but talking to us isn’t.
We treat people with empathy, respect, and genuine concern.
As a team, we’re adaptable, responsive, and steady – whatever comes our way.
We embrace fresh thinking, new tools, and smarter ways of working.
Our connection to Hawke’s Bay runs deeper than just legal work. We provide pro bono legal services to not-for-profit Trusts and community groups because we believe the law should serve people, not just processes. That’s a commitment we stand by.
Since 2024, we’ve been providing pro bono legal advice to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park Trust. Mitre 10 Park is a vital part of the region’s sport and recreation infrastructure, attracting up to 1 million visitors annually.
Our solicitors have supported the Centre’s legal clinics for many years as volunteers. As the Centre’s reach has grown, so has our involvement and in 2025 we began providing pro bono legal services to the Centre’s Committee.
Bramwell Bate are proud to support the Trust as a match sponsor since 2021 and as legal advisors since 2022, and one of our senior associates, Charlie Robson, sits on the Funding Taskforce Group.
The Holly Trail plays a key role in supporting Cranford Hospice, raising $500,000 in 2024 alone. Our engagement with the Holly Trail began in 2024 with platinum sponsorship of this renowned Hawke's Bay event. In mid- 2025, we strengthened this by welcoming the Trust as a pro bono client.
Many of our team are keen outdoor adventurers, so it’s only natural we’ve been long-time supporters and sponsors of the Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter - a service that’s vital to our region.
Kuhu Mai is an innovative community project led by Connect Community Trust, offering an integrated hub where service providers and users connect in a nurturing, person-centred environment. We’ve been proud to support Kuhu Mai with pro bono legal advice since 2024.
Since 2024, we’ve been providing pro bono legal advice to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park Trust. Mitre 10 Park is a vital part of the region’s sport and recreation infrastructure, attracting up to 1 million visitors annually.
Our solicitors have supported the Centre’s legal clinics for many years as volunteers. As the Centre’s reach has grown, so has our involvement and in 2025 we began providing pro bono legal services to the Centre’s Committee.
Bramwell Bate are proud to support the Trust as a match sponsor since 2021 and as legal advisors since 2022, and one of our senior associates, Charlie Robson, sits on the Funding Taskforce Group.
The Holly Trail plays a key role in supporting Cranford Hospice, raising $500,000 in 2024 alone. Our engagement with the Holly Trail began in 2024 with platinum sponsorship of this renowned Hawke's Bay event. In mid- 2025, we strengthened this by welcoming the Trust as a pro bono client.
Many of our team are keen outdoor adventurers, so it’s only natural we’ve been long-time supporters and sponsors of the Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter - a service that’s vital to our region.
Kuhu Mai is an innovative community project led by Connect Community Trust, offering an integrated hub where service providers and users connect in a nurturing, person-centred environment. We’ve been proud to support Kuhu Mai with pro bono legal advice since 2024.
