My areas of Expertise
Specialist Practice Areas
Industry Expertise
What I like about my work
I enjoy the variety that each day brings; every day I am faced with different challenges and all my clients have a diverse set of needs and expectations. Every job is unique and that is what makes the work both exciting and rewarding.
What I’ve done in the past
I started working at Caudwells after I graduated and was admitted to the Bar. I worked there for 3 years specialising in employment law, during which time the merger with Anderson Lloyd took place.
In 2002, I moved to the UK and worked as a corporate lawyer at the London Borough of Greenwich for 3 years. The work was varied and I had responsibility for employment, contracts and procurement, education, privacy and data protection. My employer was accommodating and allowed me the opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time travelling throughout Europe, Asia and Africa.
I returned to Dunedin and Anderson Lloyd in 2005 and was made an Associate in 2006.
My approach to working with my clients
I listen to my clients so that I understand their needs. I build relationships so that we can work together, identify the problem or issues in dispute, and then develop a strategy to achieve their objectives. I also keep my clients fully informed throughout so that there are no nasty surprises. Then it is a matter of implementing the plan and delivering the best possible outcome for my client, which is invariably achieved without the need for court intervention. If all else fails then it's off to Court and a good old "battle".
What I enjoy at work
I like the fact that Anderson Lloyd is a large New Zealand firm, but still very much retains a "South Island" approach to doing business. I am also very fortunate in that our litigation team works closely together and we are able to draw on a wealth of resources and experience that we can use to our clients’ advantage.
What I enjoy outside of work
Spending time with my wife and instantly being entertained by our young son. I also love the outdoors, camping and mountain biking, and generally try and find the time to fit in the odd round of golf. I am also very partial to a Central Otago Pinot or a Marlborough Savvie and to my surprise I have also recently developed an interest in gardening. However, perhaps my greatest pleasure is travel, whether it be New Zealand, Australia or further a field.
What I enjoy about living in the South Island
I am a South Islander through and through. I have lived in London, but there is no place quite like home. We are so incredibly lucky to live in such a stunningly beautiful part of the world. Everything is just so accessible; whether it be the mountains, the lakes, or the Central Otago wineries. I love the Dunedin lifestyle and wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
