Carlile Dowling is the result of an amalgamation of two long established Napier law firms; Carlile McLean & Co and Dowling & Co in the late 1980s. Carlile McLean & Co was founded in 1874 by James Carlile and was joined by Patrick McLean in 1881, making it one of the earliest known legal firms in the region. Today, Carlile Dowling is a modern legal firm based in Napier providing a full range of legal services. We take a team approach to our work and our clients have access to a wealth of knowledge and experience from professionals who are highly respected in their fields.