BVA Law | Palmerston Noth
Manawatū Lawyers, Dispute Resolution Experts & Public Interest Practice

Arbitration and Mediation Experts
Dispute Resolutions Practice
BVA holds the Crown Warrant for Palmerston North and the wider ManawatuWhanganui region. Led by Crown Solicitor Ben Vanderkolk – who has prosecuted more than 65 murder trials and 500 jury trials – our team brings unmatched depth and integrity to every prosecution we conduct.
- Strengthening & Development
- Conduct of Judge-Alone & Jury Trials
- Conduct of Appeals
- Advice in Serious Crime Investigations
Standing up for what matters
Public Interest Practice
BVA acts for organisations that serve the public good – regulators, government agencies, and
bodies that enforce the laws that protect New Zealand communities. With three decades of
specialist prosecution and compliance experience, we give our clients the credibility,
authority, and results their work demands.
- Regulatory & Risk
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Private Litigation
- Public Sector Governance
Trusted by the Crown for over 35 years
Crown Prosecution Practice
BVA holds the Crown Warrant for Palmerston North and the wider ManawatuWhanganui region. Led by Crown Solicitor Ben Vanderkolk – who has prosecuted more than 65 murder trials and 500 jury trials – our team brings unmatched depth and integrity to every prosecution we conduct.
- Strengthening & Development
- Conduct of Judge-Alone & Jury Trials
- Conduct of Appeals
- Advice in Serious Crime Investigations
BVA Law | The Practice
At BVA Law we stand by our whakataukī. We are committed lawyers who use our expertise to improve the situation of our clients putting them in a better position than they could themselves.
We thrive on doing what s right. We will always provide honest, straightforward and impartial advice we want the best result for you.
Our work environment embraces the concept of manaakitanga respect, generosity and care for others.

Ben Vanderkolk
Crown Solicitor / Lawyer / Director

Guy Carter
Crown Prosecutor / Lawyer / Director
