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Ashleigh Moana-Howard

Associate

Areas of Expertise

Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Commercial Land and Property Disputes
Land and Property Disputes
Construction and Building Matters
Insolvency & Debt Recovery

About

Ashleigh advises clients in various areas including building and property disputes.  

Ashleigh is passionate about tikanga/ Māori law.

Background

Ashleigh has diverse experience in a range of areas. She commenced her legal career in Melbourne, Australia, and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria. She regularly appeared in the Federal Court of Australia and Supreme Court of Victoria and advised clients in relation to property, debt recovery, insolvency, contractual and building disputes.

In 2020 Ashleigh returned to NZ.  She worked at two reputable mid-sized Auckland firms including a firm with a strong insurance practice representing lawyers, accountants, engineers and other professionals.

Ashleigh has represented clients at mediations and arbitrations and has appeared in the District Court and High Court of New Zealand. 

Ashleigh recently wrote the following article:  The Intertwining of Tikanga into Aotearoa’s Common Law and is an active member of Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (Māori Law Society).

Qualifications

Epsom Girls Grammar

LLB, AUT 2015

Memberships

Auckland Women Lawyers' Association (AWLA)

Examples of transactions

Main Practice Areas

Outside Interests

Outside of work, Ashleigh enjoys hot yoga and pilates, walking her dog, travelling (NZ and abroad) and snowboarding. She is also learning to play golf and improving speaking Spanish and Te Reo.