HISTORY & BACKGROUND
The Law Firm of Hannan & Seddon dates back to September 1867.
The firm's offices were in Werita Street from 1867 until 1982 when the
firm moved to Tarapuhi Street and then to its current spacious premises at
61 Guinness Street in 1998.
The name Hannan comes from Mr Michael Hannan whose son John Hannan (Jack)
joined the firm in 1908. Jack Hannan remained in partnership until he passed
away in 1974 at the age of 90!
The name Seddon comes from Mr T E Y Seddon (son of Premier Richard John
Seddon from Kumara) who joined the firm in the 1920's. The other prominent
Solicitor at Hannan & Seddon was Cyril McGinley who joined the firm in the
late 1920’s and retired as a Consultant in 1997 aged 87.
Currently we have two Partners within our firm. Tony Sullivan who has been
with us for 21 years and Colin Smith, 19 years.
NEW ZEALAND LAW
Hannan & Seddon for the last ten years has been a member of New Zealand
Law an association of similar sized law firms throughout New Zealand. There are
currently some 56 New Zealand Law Firm members.
Through New Zealand Law there is ready access to information, resources and
expertise in a wide range of legal fields.
Being a member of New Zealand Law is a great way to keep apace with legal practice
in the 21st century.
