Established in 1912 Stace Hammond specialises in corporate, business and finance legal advice and commercial litigation.  The firm advises on securities law, establishing business and personal asset structures and business strategy. It has wide experience in securities enforcement and insolvency.Stace Hammond also has extensive experience in general work including conveyancing and estate planning.

Stace Hammond acts as commercial legal advisor to several national corporate clients operating in its core areas of expertise as well as for several overseas clients protecting their New Zealand and offshore interests. 

The firm encourages negotiated or mediated outcomes to disputes, but its litigators have appeared on many reported commercial cases.   Several former litigators of the firm are current or former Judges.

Through the firm’s association with Consul Group, Stace Hammond can refer and call on business acquisition and restructuring services together with private equity funding.

Staff and partners continue the firm's long tradition of active involvement in the community by leadership roles and volunteer and pro bono activities including acting for local and national charities.