People | Shieff Angland Lawyers

Oliver Hatch

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:26:33 +1300

OLIVER HATCH summer clerk Oliver is studying Law and Commerce at the University of Otago. He received a Pasifika Scholarship, is a member of the University’s Accounting and Finance Society, as well as being a representative rugby player. He has also been a part of performance...

Jessica Fraser

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:21:53 +1300

JESSICA FRASER summer clerk Jessica has completed her third year at University of Victoria, studying Law and Commerce. She is an accomplished pianist and dancer (having been part of troupe competing at Nationals), and former St Mary’s College Prefect....

Robin Harrington

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:47:21 +1300

Robin Harrington Special Counsel Robin heads our litigation team. She has more than 30 years’ experience practising commercial, civil and relationship property litigation in New Zealand, both in large law firms and in sole practice. She has advised and...

Brydie Godsiff

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:42:05 +1300

Brydie Godsiff Solicitor Brydie is a junior lawyer at the firm with experience advising on property, private and general commercial law areas including acquisition and disposal of property, leasing, trust and estate work. She is committed to providing practical and clear advice to...

Danica Soru

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:41:13 +1300

Danica Soru Legal Executive/Legal Secretary Danica brings 18 years of experience in the legal industry, with legal executive skills, and a strong background in support and administration. Her career spans roles within a major corporate firm in New Zealand and several respected law...

Wendy Alexander

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:40:16 +1300

Wendy Alexander Special Counsel Wendy Alexander brings over 30 years of comprehensive legal experience to her practice. Her distinctive career path—progressing from Legal Search Clerk to Special Counsel—has given her exceptional insight into every aspect of legal practice...

Nadia Ng

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:39:10 +1300

Nadia Ng Solicitor Nadia is an intermediate lawyer in the firm’s property team, advising private, commercial and institutional clients on a broad range of property and banking matters, including acquisitions and disposals, leasing, refinancing, subdivision and development, as...

Skye Andersen-West

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:37:37 +1300

Skye Andersen-West Office Manager Skye joined Shieff Angland in 2022 as an Executive Assistant and, after two and a half years, stepped into the role of Office Manager. With over 15 years of experience as a Legal PA and EA, Skye brings extensive knowledge across commercial law,...

Freni Patel

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:31:18 +1300

Freni Patel Trust Account Manager Freni joined Shieff Angland in 2022 and quickly became an integral part of the team, moving into a permanent role as Trust Account Manager. With a strong accounting background and extensive financial expertise, she brings a wealth of experience from...

Aidan Tattley

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:11:56 +1300

Aidan Tattley senior Associate Aidan specialises in property, general commercial and banking, and public works law. His experience includes leasing, subdivisions, due diligence, re-financing, mortgagee sales, acquisition and disposal of property, compulsory acquisitions and...

John Kearns

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:56:44 +1300

John Kearns Consultant John was the firm’s managing partner between 2007 and 2025. His commercial focus is on business structures and strategies, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and compliance. He is also experienced in...

Richard Hatch

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:53:45 +1300

Richard Hatch Partner Richard believes in fostering client relationships and drives the firm’s related values, manifesting in sharing the objectives of a client, being considered part of a client’s team and a trusted principal adviser (including building other experts...

Kellie Bright

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:51:53 +1300

Kellie Bright PARTNER Kellie specialises in corporate, commercial and trust law, and her clients include companies, trading trusts and charities, SMEs and private individuals. She has extensive experience in business acquisitions, mergers, restructures, corporate governance and...

Craig Ewington

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:46:09 +1300

Craig Ewington Consultant Craig is a Consultant in the property team and is widely experienced in property law with particular expertise in commercial leasing, sales and acquisitions. Having been a partner and managing partner of the firm for a long period Craig has continued to...

Deanna Clark

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:42:35 +1300

Deanna Clark Partner Deanna brings more than two decades of experience to complex and high-value property transactions, leading Shieff Angland’s dynamic property team. Her career spans senior roles within the real estate divisions of major London-based international...