Our team

We think our team is one of the best in the Waikato. Our legal advisors are experienced, client focused and experts in their fields. Our clients are located throughout New Zealand, and we provide mobile legal services to those in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.

Property, commercial, company, trusts and private client legal matters are our specialties. We welcome a phone call or email to talk about what you need and what we can do to help.

Shelly Carden

Shelly Carden

Director

Shelly Carden

Director

Shelly is an experienced corporate, commercial and property lawyer. Her particular skillset means that her corporate and individual clients are able to rely on her for a wide range of legal advice, from company matters to rural transactions.
Shaghil Hasan

Shaghil Hasan

Director

Shaghil Hasan

Director

Shaghil is an accomplished lawyer specialising in commercial, property, trust law, and succession planning. His expertise enables him to navigate clients through complex legal landscapes ensuring their interests are protected and their goals achieved.
Mike Pegg

Mike Pegg

Operations Manager

Mike Pegg

Operations Manager

Mike is our Operations Manager and works alongside the Directors overseeing the day-to-day management of the firm.
Natasha Paulo

Natasha Paulo

Business Administration Manager / Legal Executive

Natasha Paulo

Business Administration Manager / Legal Executive

Natasha excels in management, property, and client support. Her comprehensive skills in administration and client management ensure that every project runs smoothly and efficiently, providing exceptional service and results.
Dianne Blue

Dianne Blue ( BSocSc LLB. (Hons) )

Consultant

Dianne Blue

Consultant

Dianne is an experienced lawyer who specialises in all areas of property and commercial transactions. Dianne is a property law expert with a particular interest in residential conveyancing and subdivisions.
Justina Knox

Justina Knox

Consultant

Justina Knox

Consultant

Justina is experienced commercial and property lawyer who specialises in franchise law. Her practice area includes advising on the set up and operation of businesses and trusts.
Robyn Miles

Robyn Miles ( Fellow NZILE )

Senior Associate

Robyn Miles

Senior Associate

Robyn is a highly experienced and skilled legal executive. Her expertise includes estate administration and planning, wills, enduring powers of attorney, elder law and retirement villages. Robyn is a specialist in complex wills and estate matters.
Keryn Noorland

Keryn Noorland

Associate

Keryn Noorland

Associate

Keryn is a skilled general practice solicitor dealing in private and commercial client matters. She has a particular specialty in relationship property, employment and disputes resolution and takes pride in her pragmatic, solution-focussed approach.
Tiafau Fa'aea

Tiafau Fa’aea

Senior Solicitor

Tiafau Fa’aea

Senior Solicitor

Tiafau is an experienced private client lawyer and assists clients with their family trusts, buying and selling their homes and dealing with assets when a loved one passes away. Tiafau can speak Samoan fluently and prides herself on providing legal advice in plain English and tailored to each client’s unique circumstance. Of Samoan descent, she has a particular interest in helping Maori and Pacific Island families with their estate planning.
Nick Jeffrey

Nick Jeffrey

Senior Solicitor

Nick Jeffrey

Senior Solicitor

Nick is a general practice lawyer with experience in trust law, relationship property, and the corporate/commercial space. Nick enjoys creating practical solutions to complex legal problems to achieve the best outcomes for his clients
Tegan Downing-Quintal

Tegan Downing-Quintal

Senior Solicitor

Tegan Downing-Quintal

Senior Solicitor

Tegan is a general practice solicitor dealing in private client and property matters with a particular interest in trusts, succession planning and relationship property.
Zichi Lee

Zichi Lee

Solicitor

Zichi Lee

Solicitor

Zichi completed her law degree at the University of Waikato in 2021 and was admitted to the bar in September 2022. She assists the team by providing support in all areas of our practice. Zichi is fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Ivan Bautista

Ivan Bautista

Solicitor

Ivan Bautista

Solicitor

Ivan is a general practice solicitor in property, commercial law, trusts, and wills. His extensive knowledge and experience enable him to provide comprehensive legal advice, ensuring his clients’ assets and interests are well-protected and managed.
Vanessa Buisson

Vanessa Buisson

Solicitor

Vanessa Buisson

Solicitor

Vanessa completed her law degree at the University of Waikato in 2020 and will be admitted to the bar in September 2024. She assists the team by providing support in all areas of our practice.
Samantha Bray

Samantha Bray

Legal Executive

Samantha Bray

Legal Executive

Samantha specialises in trusts, estates, wills, and client management. Her expertise ensures that clients receive personalised and thorough guidance in managing their assets and planning for the future.
Allie Locke

Allie Locke

Senior Legal Assistant

Allie Locke

Senior Legal Assistant

Allie is a senior legal administrator and assists us with all areas of our practice including trust accounting, estates, conveyancing, wills, and enduring powers of attorney.
Mel Belk

Mel Belk

Senior Legal Assistant

Mel Belk

Senior Legal Assistant

Mel is a senior Legal Assistant and assists us with administrative support for all areas of our practice.
Adriana Treloar

Adriana Treloar

Legal Assistant

Adriana Treloar

Legal Assistant

Adriana is a dedicated professional specialising in support, administration, and client management. Her exceptional organisational skills and client-focused approach ensure that every client’s needs are met with efficiency and care.
Ryan Maiava

Ryan Maiava

Legal Assistant

Ryan Maiava

Legal Assistant

Ryan, is dedicated to providing excellent support, administration, and client management. Her eagerness to learn and grow ensures that she delivers reliable and attentive service to all clients.
Jaimie Jagoe

Jaimie Jagoe

Legal Assistant

Jaimie Jagoe

Legal Assistant

Jaimie is a Legal Assistant and assists the team with all areas of our practice including conveyancing, commercial, wills and enduring powers of attorney.
Kimberley Gardner

Kimberley Gardner

Trust Account Administrator

Kimberley Gardner

Trust Account Administrator

Kimberley is an Accounts Administrator and Legal Assistant. She currently provides administrative support for the legal team and manages the trust account.
Robyn Skynner

Robyn Skynner

AML Compliance Officer

Robyn Skynner

AML Compliance Officer

Robyn operates and administers our Anti Money Laundering compliance programme. She is an authority on the legislative requirements and ensures that our obligations under the regime are met.
Kayla Oram

Kayla Oram

Administrative Assistant

Kayla Oram

Administrative Assistant

Kayla is the friendly face out at reception. She provides deed, file and administrative support for the team.
Sam Waugh

Sam Waugh

Law Clerk

Sam Waugh

Law Clerk

Sam is a diligent law clerk who supports the legal team with meticulous research and administrative tasks. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure that all legal processes run smoothly and efficiently.