OUR PEOPLE

Kiri Petrie

Senior Solicitor

Mobile
Location
Auckland Office

Areas of Expertise

Family Law & Relationship Property
Care of Children
Separation & Dissolution (Divorce)
Family Violence
Trust and Estate Litigation

About

Originally from Christchurch, Kiri studied science in Dunedin before moving to Auckland.  While working for various Government Departments, Kiri completed her Law Degree at AUT in 2016.

Prior to joining McVeagh Fleming, Kiri worked in the litigation team at another firm for four years specialising in contentious care of children proceedings and civil litigation. Kiri joined McVeagh Fleming's Relationship Property Team in 2022 working on care of children matters and relationship property disputes.

Background

Qualifications

LLB (Hons), AUT 2016

MSC in Forensic Science, University of Auckland

BSC in Science, University of Otago

Memberships

Auckland District Law Society

Auckland Women Lawyers' Associate

Family Law Section

Examples of transactions

Main Practice Areas

Family Law & Relationship Property

Care of Children

Separation & Dissolution

Outside Interests

In her spare time, Kiri enjoys learning French and trying French cuisine at Auckland's numerous restaurants and cafes.  Kiri is a member of her local book club and if she manages to put down a good crime novel then you will find her walking her dog or practising yoga in the weekends.