Trusted Legal Experts, Ready to Help

At the heart of our firm is what we value most: our people.

Our solicitors and legal executives are specialists in their fields, known for their practical advice, clear communication, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Whether you’re navigating a complex legal issue or simply need guidance on your next steps, our team is here to help: explaining things in plain language and supporting you every step of the way.


Our team stays ahead of legal developments through ongoing professional training, ensuring the advice you receive is current, relevant, and tailored to your situation.

Meet the Team

Explore our people below to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we can help.

Wade Hansen

Wade Hansen

Director
Carolyn Ranson

Carolyn Ranson

Director
Bret Gower

Bret Gower

Director
Peter Smith

Peter Smith

Consultant
Nathan Tetzlaff

Nathan Tetzlaff

Senior Associate
Rachael Chandra

Rachael Chandra

Senior Associate
Natalie Miller

Natalie Miller

Associate
Marie Hansen

Marie Hansen

Special Counsel
Kristal Rogers

Kristal Rogers

Associate
Tam Irvine

Tam Irvine

Senior Solicitor 
Chantal Laidler

Chantal Laidler

Senior Solicitor
Bethany Sweeney

Bethany Sweeney

Solicitor
Jude Dragh

Jude Dragh

Solicitor
Karolina Lepiesza

Karolina Lepiesza

Solicitor
Priyanka Poulton

Priyanka Poulton

Solicitor
Alex Dunne

Alex Dunne

Associate Registered Legal Executive (NZILE Fellow) 
Fiona Taylor

Fiona Taylor

Senior Registered Legal Executive
Jennifer Edwards

Jennifer Edwards

Registered Legal Executive (NZILE Fellow)  
Jonelle Lee

Jonelle Lee

Registered Legal Executive
Kandice Reilly

Kandice Reilly

Registered Legal Executive
Kimberley Brown

Kimberley Brown

Registered Legal Executive
Mikayla Sagar

Mikayla Sagar

Estate Administrator
Racheal Adlam

Racheal Adlam

General Manager - Finance & Operations
Annette Lines

Annette Lines

Legal Executive - Personal Assistant
Deborah Sylvester

Deborah Sylvester

Personal Assistant
Kelly Carter

Kelly Carter

Legal Executive - Personal Assistant
Lisa Rogers

Lisa Rogers

Personal Assistant
Suzanne Sumner

Suzanne Sumner

Personal Assistant
Victoria Zangel

Victoria Zangel

Legal Executive - Personal Assistant
Aimee Callow

Aimee Callow

Office Systems Manager
Brianna McDonald

Brianna McDonald

Accounts Administrator
Chelsea Kandregula

Chelsea Kandregula

Receptionist
Jo-Ann Shaw

Jo-Ann Shaw

Receptionist
Leanne Reilly

Leanne Reilly

Receptionist
Claudene Isaacs

Claudene Isaacs

Legal Assistant
Kim Swan

Kim Swan

Legal Assistant

How We Work

Practical Advice. Clear Communication. Real Results.

We don’t just explain the law, we help you understand what it means for you. Our team works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to deliver legal solutions that are grounded, strategic, and easy to act on.


Whether you’re planning for the future, resolving a dispute, or growing your business, we’re here to guide you with clarity, care and manaakitanga.