Venkat Raman
Auckland, March 23, 2020
A South Auckland based legal firm has launched all its legal and other services online.
Legal Associates Barristers & Solicitors, which has a team of 21 Barristers and Solicitors, expert and administrative staff, has said that it is business as usual with a marked difference.
Principal Barrister & Solicitor Raj Pardeep Singh said that the current and evolving situation of coronavirus and increasing need for social distancing, Legal Associates has taken the decision.
“All of us at our Firm will provide all services online. There is a need for social distancing to ensure that all of us are safe and reduce our movements to the minimum possible. Bookings can be made online for appointments. We have experts for every kind of legal requirement,” he said.
Providing community safety
His wife and Legal Associates Partner Ashima Singh said that the move represented yet another step towards serving the community.
“In times like these, the health of our team and clients is of paramount importance to us. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Legal Associates has started giving full online consultation. Please visit our website www.legalassociates.co.nz and make an appointment online. We are ready to serve you,” she said.
Raj and Ashima said that there is growing demand for legal services and that they continue to receive queries from customers.
“In order to continue providing services without the need for them to visit our offices physically, we have commenced this new service. Our advice, scrutiny of documents and consultation online will be as though we are seated in front of customers at our office. It will always remain personal, honest and transparent service,” Ashima said.
Extensive services
The services provided are extensive and include Company Law, Company Matters, Commercial, Property Matters including Conveyancing, Employment advice to both employers and employees, Immigration Issues including temporary visas, permanent residence applications, Family Matters including family harm and family violence, and all criminal matters including traffic infringement notices and related matters.
Legal Clinic suspended
“In view of the current situation and increasing fear of Covid-19 spreading, we have decided to temporarily suspend our weekly Legal Clinic. We will advice recommencement in due course when the situation returns to normal and following government notification,” Raj said.
Raj Pardeep and Ashima Singh can also be reached at Phone: (09) 2799439 Fax: (09) 2799419; Email: office@legalassociates.co.nz;
