SEARCH AND SURVEILLANCE 

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ISSUES RELATING TO ALLEGATIONS OF ORGANISED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 

- discrimination relating to association with gang members or gang whanau 
- money laundering
- tax evasion
- allegations of drug offending, importation, supply
For complex category 3 matters, and all category 4 matters, a senior criminal specialist will be required to assist and/or lead the litigation. 

CIVIL CLAIMS AGAINST THE POLICE

FIREARMS 

Criminal and civil issues 

FRAUD 

WHITE COLLAR CRIME

CRIMINAL PROCEEDS 

I may seek legal aid approval, depending on your case. 

OFFENDERS & MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOT BY THE POLICE 

- Historic and contemporary shootings
- Fatal or non-fatal

CIVIL TEST LITIGATION

I have conducted controversial test litigation in the Family Court and High Court.

I have conducted test litigation under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009, the Education and Training Act 2020, and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.

Test litigation enquiries may be in any practice area except immigration, relationship property, and resource management law. 

TRUST LITIGATION

I have assisted with, and led, complex trust matters relating to charitable trusts (religious purpose) and family trusts
If your matter is particularly complex, Senior or King's Counsel may need to be instructed. 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILES & MEMBERSHIPS
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PROFILES WITH LAW SOCIETY AND BAR ASSOCIATION
New Zealand Law Society website
profile here
​New Zealand Bar Association website
​profile here
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ALLY TO THE LGBTI+ COMMUNITY 

MEMBERSHIPS

New Zealand Bar Association
​New Zealand Criminal Bar Association 
New Zealand Law Society
Auckland District Law Society 
Pacific Island Lawyers Association 

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

I was widowed young and experienced motherhood, a wedding, and a funeral, all before the age of 32. Because of the succession of these experiences at a young age, I am not a 'conveyor belt' lawyer (nor would I ever recommend one for litigation!). If there is a silver lining to my own suffering, it is this, I know what it feels like to suffer traumatic and tragic circumstances and to be placed under extreme stress and pressure. So, litigation came to me quite naturally! I do enjoy litigation, and I love being in Court. 

I'm not one to shy away from a challenge or a fight when required. It is a real privilege to be able to help people. 

I take a firm, pragmatic, and modern approach to litigation. I look at my clients' issues in a holistic sense first, before I devise a legal strategy. I form strong professional relationships with my clients: you will never be just a name on an invoice (unless you want to be of course!).

I also love fishing, a lot. 

I have appeared in the following Courts and Tribunals to date:
Mental Health Review Tribunal
Family Court
​The Employment Relations Authority
Employment Court
Building Disputes Tribunal
District Court
Environment Court
High Court
​Court of Appeal