Who are we?
Thrive Lawyers is an approachable, straight talking specialist law firm advising on Employment, Insurance and other Civil disputes. We combine our knowledge of Hawkes Bay local industry with our international legal experience to provide you with high quality and cost effective legal advice. We are based in Hastings, but also service Napier and Central Hawkes Bay.
Our Approach
At Thrive Lawyers, we put our clients at the centre of everything we do. We are dedicated to finding the optimum strategy to resolve your employment, insurance or civil dispute cost effectively and as quickly as possible. Expect practical, clear advice, with an easy to understand strategy for your problem.
We operate an agile and efficient practice, combining the latest technology with virtual working models and a paperless office. This means you benefit from the support of excellent lawyers but less overheads which results in cost savings for you.
A Team in Your Corner
We put ourselves in your shoes. We recognise that instructing a lawyer is a big step and can be daunting. That's why we offer the Pathway Plan - as a first step and which may be all the help that you need. However, if you decide to take things further, we will work with you every step of the way to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Our Team
Laura Pelly, director
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Laura has over eighteen years’ experience as a civil litigator in top tier law firms in Ireland and New Zealand (over 11 years practicing in NZ). Laura's practice in both countries has provided her with the opportunity to represent clients in a wide variety of large and small civil disputes, including insurance, employment, contract, negligence, construction, medico-legal and company disputes.
Laura has acted for clients in disputes brought in the NZ Courts (up to the Supreme Court), Irish District, Civil and High Courts, NZ Weather Tight Homes Tribunal, NZ Real Estate disciplinary board and the NZ Employment Relations Authority.
Laura is a skilled negotiator and has successfully represented many clients in mediations and judicial settlement conferences.
Laura has been named as a Recommended Lawyer for Insurance in the European Legal 500 rankings. She has lectured for the Insurance Diploma at the Law Society of Ireland and has co-authored various industry publications, including the Irish Chapters of the Insurance Disputes Law Review and the Professional Negligence Review. She also has a diploma in Employment Law from the Law Society of Ireland.
Laura is a mum to three humans and one dog. She is a huge sports fan and proudly supports the All Blacks (unless they are playing Ireland - then it's Green all the way!)