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Excellence lies in the details and the ability to see beyond them. Since 1865, this has shaped our approach. And while some firms rest on their history, we’re propelled by ours. With deep expertise across specialist practice areas, we offer forward-thinking legal advice that is both technically robust and commercially practical. We focus on what matters, simplifying complexity and providing insights that help our clients move ahead.
For 160 years, Hesketh Henry has delivered precise legal thinking that turns challenges into opportunities. Excellence lies in the details, and in seeing beyond them.
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Hesketh Henry is a major sponsor of this event which is the largest outdoor sculpture exhibition in New Zealand. It is held bi-annually at the Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve in Devonport. The event has raised over $1.65 million dollars for Women’s Refuge New Zealand since the first exhibition over a decade ago. The 2018 event raised a staggering $219,000 for Women’s Refuge. “The board wishes to thank Hesketh Henry and its other generous sponsors and supporters, the inspirational artists who invest considerably in the iconic event, and all the dedicated and passionate volunteers that gave tirelessly and enthusiastically to make NZ Sculpture OnShore a magnificent event for all Aucklanders”, said Chair of NZ Sculpture OnShore Ltd, Sally Dewar.
Hesketh Henry is also involved with the Women Refuge’s new project, Yellow Belle – A Women’s Refuge Boutique. Kate Telford is a Steering Committee Member for Yellow Belle and Hesketh Henry has provided a range of pro bono legal advice to Women’s Refuge in relation to this venture.
Hesketh Henry has for many years provided pro-bono legal services to The TYLA Trust, which was established in 1996 to identify and provide world class early intervention programmes for “at risk” youth.
Originally established in Avondale, West Auckland, TYLA has now set up additional programmes in Otara, South Auckland. It works in conjunction with the Government, the local community, New Zealand Police and other partners, all having a common vision to reduce the number of young offenders in New Zealand.
Project Employ is a charity company with the goal of creating a community where young people with intellectual or learning disabilities are engaged in meaningful, paid employment in the same way as any other member of society. Project Employ currently operates two training cafes, one in Takapuna and one in central Auckland.
Hesketh Henry has been involved with Project Employ since its inception. Hesketh Henry was involved in establishing Project Employ as a charitable company in 2021 and provides on-going legal support to Project Employ. This is all done on a pro bono basis.
Kate Telford, Partner, is a member of the Board of Directors of Project Employ.
