Born and bred in Earnscleugh near Alexandra, Kieran is a true Central Otago local. He graduated from Otago University with a degree in law and was admitted to the bar in 1993 after having a background in construction and tunnelling/hydroelectric dam projects throughout New Zealand. 

Kieran brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the practice, which spans a diverse range of legal areas, including residential and commercial conveyancing, subdivisions, and wills, trusts, and estate planning in addition to a wide variety of common law work including extensive experience in criminal, family and civil courts.  

His practise also encompasses high country work and has experience in not only the buying and selling of high-country stations and high country runs but also in pastoral leases and freeholding.  His practise also has included instructions from various insurance companies in relation to Resource Management Act prosecutions on behalf of farming businesses. Litigation experience in this area of law has complemented and assisted commercial, agricultural and horticultural clients not only in representation but also prevention of prosecutions.  

Kieran is the Associate Commissioner in Otago Country for New Zealand Cricket.  

As a general practitioner, Jacinta brings a versatile and comprehensive approach to the practise of law, with expertise spanning a wide range of legal areas.

Growing up in Lee Stream, Jacinta developed a strong work ethic and a deep connection to her community, values that continue to influence her legal career.

In addition to transactional practice, Jacinta’s versatility shines through in her litigation and dispute resolution work. She regularly appears in various courts, handling cases ranging from Youth, Family and Criminal matters to Civil and Employment disputes. This breadth of experience positions Jacinta as a well-rounded legal professional, adept at both transactional and adversarial aspects of the law. With a rural background and experience across a diverse community, Jacinta is able to provide you with a pragmatic and practical solution to all your legal needs.

Jacinta is the Central Otago representative on the Otago Branch Council of the New Zealand Law Society and Treasurer for the Alexandra and Districts Youth Trust and the Central Lakes Blue Light Branch.

Meet Amanda, our Registered Legal Executive based in Westport on the scenic West Coast. She began her legal career back in 2005 and has since worked with a range of law and intellectual property firms in both New Zealand and the UK, which has enabled her to gain broad experience in a variety of fields and roles. Amanda now specialises in property and commercial law with a particular interest in residential conveyancing. She enjoys the process of guiding first home buyers through their journey and helping clients achieve their goals. In her spare time Amanda enjoys travelling, gardening, hiking, and mountain biking.