I have been a director at Stallard Law since January 2019. Prior to that I was a partner for over 10 years at a large national firm and I have also worked overseas. I have over 25 years’ experience as a general commercial lawyer.
I advise clients ranging from start-ups to established businesses on various matters relating to business establishment, operations, and transactions. I also advise business owners on ownership structures, asset protection, and estate planning. I have worked with clients in a range of industries including manufacturing, fishing, aquaculture, construction, food and beverage, technology, and property development.
My experience includes:
Commercial/Business Law – business establishment, sale/purchase of business, financing, ownership structures, joint ventures, commercial contracts.
Corporate/Company Law – sale/purchase of shares, shareholders’ agreements, capital raising, start-ups, employee share option plans, restructuring, shareholder issues, governance.
Property Law – buying/selling, financing, construction and building contracts, commercial leases, Overseas Investment Act.
Trust establishment and administration.
Career
2019 – present: Director, Stallard Law
2005 – 2018: Duncan Cotterill (partner from 2007)
2001 – 2004: Appleby (Cayman Islands)
1998 – 2000: Duncan Cotterill
1996 – 1998: Webb Farry
Professional
Admitted to practice in New Zealand in 1996
Member of New Zealand Institute of Directors
LLB University of Otago
