People

Alice is one of New Zealand's best local government lawyers. Sought out for her knowledge of both environmental management and local government processes, Alice is regularly engaged to advise on contentious resource consent and district plan matters, and to assist with consenting infrastructure projects.

Amanda is an employment, health and safety and privacy lawyer. She advises on the full spectrum of employment matters and is a trusted advisor to boards, chief executives and senior management.

Andrew specialises in the resolution of complex disputes involving relationship property and contentious trusts and estates. He advises on guardianship and childcare arrangements where children are involved. Andrew has a special interest in mediation and is also involved in the wider education of other lawyers on the Property (Relationships) Act.

Annabel is a specialist and highly experienced property lawyer. She also advises on asset planning and protection, including trusts, and supports clients with the often difficult discussions concerning wills and enduring powers of attorney.

An employment law specialist of more than 20 years, Anthony deals with all aspects of contentious and non-contentious issues including litigating employment disputes and engaging in collective bargaining on behalf of employers.

Ash is a leading lawyer in New Zealand for mergers and acquisitions, advising on complex matters including capital raising and fund formations. Recommended in the Legal 500 2022 and ranked in Chambers and Partners Global and Asia-Pacific legal directories.

Charlene specialises in commercial law, advising everyday businesses on their day-to-day legal needs. She also advises not-for-profits and charities.

Ed is a specialist commercial real estate lawyer. He advises clients on significant real estate capital market transactions, commercial investments and developments across the real estate sector. He also regularly assists overseas investors in managing the overseas investment approval process.

A leading health and safety lawyer, Ellie is also highly regarded in the insurance sector with expertise in professional indemnity and regulatory prosecutions.

Greg is a highly accomplished commercial litigator, representing both private and public sector clients before courts and tribunals and in mediations. Greg is also actively sought out to represent clients in relation to financial, regulatory and other sensitive investigations.

Recommended by The Legal 500 2022 legal directory, Hayley is one of the country’s leading lawyers for domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and complex commercial contracting. She is also the authority on equity crowdfunding in New Zealand.

A specialist property lawyer, Jenny advises on residential, commercial and rural property sale and purchase transactions, leasing, financing, subdivision and residential property developments.

Josh is a litigator specialising in high value and complex matters with a particular interest in construction and property disputes, insolvency, and contentious trusts and estates.

An accomplished litigator with specialist expertise in regulatory and disciplinary prosecutions, Joshua acts as prosecutor and as defence counsel. He also acts for clients involved in relationship property disputes and Family Court proceedings. Highly experienced in Coronial Inquests, Joshua is regularly appointed as counsel assisting the Coroner.

Well-known across Australia and New Zealand as a leading consumer markets and franchise lawyer, Katrina advises businesses in a broad range of sectors, including retail, grocery, distribution, travel, fashion, therapeutic goods, hospitality, beauty and appearance medicine, medical, media and advertising, financial services, estate agencies and brokers

A leading lawyer for mergers and acquisitions across both domestic and cross-jurisdictional transactions in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Kimberley's international reputation ensures clients are in the best of hands in complex and high value corporate transactions.

Lucy is a specialist in environmental and local government law, with particular expertise in freshwater management. In addition to her local government sector experience, she also has significant experience in the energy (hydro-electricity generation), retail, industrial, residential and infrastructure sectors.

Mike is an environment law specialist. He acts for both councils and private clients on complex planning issues. He has particular expertise in project consenting for large projects, including retail, commercial and industrial developments, infrastructure projects and comprehensive residential schemes.

Paula is a specialist projects lawyer, advising public and private sector clients involved in large infrastructure and construction projects from project inception. Paula advises on project drivers, project details, procurement strategies and procurement compliance requirements, risk and market conditions.

A leader in natural resource, environment and local government law, Philip is also highly respected for his leadership and expertise in freshwater management. A highly skilled advocate, Philip regularly appears on appeals to the Environment Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.

Rebecca specialises in construction law and advises clients throughout the lifecycle of a project. She is highly skilled in resolving construction disputes, via negotiated settlement, mediation, arbitration, litigation or construction adjudication.

An experienced professional indemnity defence lawyer, known for representing lawyers and other professionals.

A seasoned advocate and an experienced trial lawyer, specialising in professional indemnity insurance. Recognised as one of the country's best insurance law practitioners.

Shane specialises in commercial and civil disputes. He acts for individuals, businesses and corporates. An accomplished advocate, he appears in hearings and trials at all levels of the New Zealand judicial system, as well as appearing in arbitrations, mediations and adjudications.

Stephen specialises in mergers and acquisitions and securities and energy law. Listed in NZ Best Lawyers 2024 for Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity law, he is also recommended by the Legal 500 2022 and Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific and Global legal directories.

An experienced litigator, Tim is a well-respected figure in the District and High Courts, as well as the Court of Appeal. His extensive experience as litigator for a broad range of government clients, means he is well equipped to assist on both sides of the fence in environmental compliance, commercial litigation, and regulation.

Matthew is the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for ensuring the highest levels of service delivery to our clients and the smooth running of the business services function. Matthew is also an Executive member of the Board.

A specialist insurance litigator, Kristal acts for professionals and their insurers in the construction and health sectors. She also advises insurers complex indemnity matters.

Highly regarded for her work in the environment and planning sector, Michelle is the 'go-to go' for many local authorities. Her specialist expertise in biosecurity law makes her an invaluable addition to any team.

Nichola's international career in the corporate and commercial space, has made her invaluable to domestic and international clients alike while her significant expertise in complex matters has given her industry knowledge that is truly a cut above the rest.

Nick specialises in insolvency and restructuring. He advises financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, directors, and creditors on all aspects of insolvency processes, including enforcement and recovery actions.

Thomas is a seasoned litigator and arbitration counsel, specializing in complex commercial and public law disputes. With extensive experience across New Zealand’s senior courts and international arbitration forums, he represents a diverse range of clients, from large corporates to government entities.

Tom's business acumen tempered by extensive global experience has rightfully earned him a reputation as one New Zealand's best corporate and commercial lawyers. His talent for complex and high value domestic and international matters makes him an essential addition to a client's team.

Andrew is a specialist in commercial and residential property development. Highly-skilled and regarded for his eye for detail and strategic approach, he advises on all areas of leasing, sales and acquisitions and property development, including residential infill developments.

Becky specialises in dispute resolution, advising clients on a wide range of complex disputes including commercial leases, construction, property and various aspects of insurance law. She is experienced in all forums of dispute resolution.

Bethany advises clients on privacy and intellectual property rights. As part of the wider Insurance team, she also works with real estate professionals advising on professional indemnity claims.

Christina is a Senior Associate in our national Dispute Resolution team, specialising in regulatory and insurance litigation. An experienced litigator, she has extensive experience in professional disciplinary proceedings, coronial inquests and Royal Commissions of Inquiry.

Courtney advises on all aspects of relationship property and family law. She works closely with clients to navigate often highly emotive and challenging circumstances to achieve the best outcomes, either by way of litigation, mediation or out of court settlement.

Danita is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer specialising in mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, joint ventures and corporate governance matters. She advises a wide range of clients across a variety of industries, including the retirement village sector.

Hazel advises on construction disputes and insurance law, with a focus on defective building disputes and professional indemnity claims. She provides guidance to a diverse range of clients in the property and construction sectors, including architects, engineers, building inspectors, and real estate agents.

Imogen specialises in resource management and local government advisory and strategy, primarily advising local authorities on regional and district plan reviews. She appears in the Environment Court and High Court in relation to plan appeals, declaratory proceedings and resource consent appeals.

Kate specialises in relationship property, trust and estate disputes. She works tirelessly to help her clients navigate complex circumstances to achieve the best possible outcomes through negotiation, mediation and, if necessary, litigation. She also assists clients who are looking to protect their assets prior to or during a relationship.

Kate is a Senior Associate in the Local Government and Environment and Planning Team. She advises in both district and regional resource management matters, including working with local authorities on planning processes, resource consent applications, local government matters and providing strategic advice.

Kate specialises in resource management and environmental law acting for councils and private clients. She is highly adept at navigating complex district and regional resource management matters and brings significant experience to judicial review proceedings.

An experienced lawyer with an international reputation, Katherine has significant expertise in acting for both developers and investors, and is a core component of our national corporate and commercial team.

Kathryn advises employers on all aspects of employment relations including employment investigations, restructuring, disciplinary processes, restraint of trade and negotiated exits. She is highly adept in all forms of dispute resolution.

Katie is a highly experienced and skilled corporate and commercial lawyer, with particular expertise in capital raising, investments and related shareholder arrangements. She is heavily involved in New Zealand’s start-up ecosystem, advising both founders and investors, with a focus on impact investment.

A specialist employment lawyer, Katrina advises on all aspects of employment law including the application of new legislation in the workplace, redundancies, personal grievances, performance management and disciplinary processes. She is also experienced in investigations.

Maria is an experienced and skilled Senior Associate in the firm’s Corporate Advisory & Transactions team, with a track record in both New Zealand and international markets. Maria specialises in mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and corporate advisory.

Rosie has experience advising on all aspects of employment law, including the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, performance management and disciplinary processes, vaccine mandates, redundancies, holiday pay, industrial relations, and personal grievances.