I help businesses and private individuals to resolve disputes as well as issues about their current obligations such as leases, agreements, contracts, employment matters and relationships. I also represent clients in Courts and Tribunals and help them to recover moneys owing. I provide general employment advice and act as an external Human Resources resource for a number of small business clients and employees. If you are looking for a lawyer who:

                       
• will analyse your problem and suggest legal and practical steps to address it;
                       
• can communicate difficult concepts clearly and concisely; and
                       
• is able to apply legal concepts and the law to your scenario, to assess your risk and find solutions;
                   

then I can help.

While litigation is sometimes the most appropriate way to resolve a dispute, in other circumstances negotiation, mediation or dialogue with the other party works just as effectively, if not better. Because I’ve had vast experience dealing with difficult disputes (both in New Zealand and overseas) I can suggest the best way forward and put my clients at ease quickly.

When I start working with a new client I like to meet in person to understand their problem and the outcome they’re looking for. I can then provide my initial appraisal of the pitfalls and risks and a suggested way forward.

I encourage full communication. I’m nearly always available on the phone and I believe it’s important to get back to people quickly. My clients tell me I give good practical, pragmatic and timely advice.

I’m very conscious of the fact that lawyers are expensive so, if you choose to work with me, I will let you know the steps involved and the likely cost.

I will keep you informed about how costs are tracking against estimate to prevent a nasty surprise.

Two of my biggest achievements were winning a High Court claim for the owner on a structurally defective home and having a Director client accused of aiding a tax default, being absolved of any penalty for personal wrong doing by the Court, as well as defending a client in a five day jury trial.