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Beth began her legal career working in two leading national law firms. Beth specialises in property and private client matters, including residential and commercial property transactions, leasing and subdivisions, relationship property, trustees and estate and succession planning.

Lloyd is an experienced lawyer with over 20 years' experience in a wide range of property, environmental, commercial and regulatory environments. He has worked in large commercial law firms and as in-house counsel.

Mell has over 15 years’ experience and specialises in advising on residential and commercial property transactions, other property-related matters, including leases and subdivisions, relationship property, trusts and estate and succession planning.

Matt is a former partner of a leading national law firm. Matt specialises in advising businesses on structuring, governance, acquisitions and disposals as well as a range of trust and personal property matters.

David was the partner in a leading national law firm for over 20 years before he and Jeff Tong established Chapman Tong Law, a successful boutique legal practice that provided legal services to private and small business clients before it merged with Succeed Legal in 2020.

Alasdair is a trust law expert and brings a wealth of private client experience and expertise to Succeed Legal. Alasdair focuses on private client work, including specialist trust and succession planning advice.

Eddie graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Laws in 2015 and was admitted to the bar in June 2016. Eddie works with privately owned businesses on a range of matters including sale and purchase transactions, business structuring and corporate governance.

Amelia is starting out on her law career, graduating in 2020 from Victoria University of Wellington with a conjoint degree in a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts. Amelia has previously been working for our team as our chief deeds clerk while studying and gaining a range of experience.

Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our team. Originally from the Netherlands, Adam moved to New Zealand with his family where he pursued a degree in law at Victoria University of Wellington.

Lucy is just starting out in law, graduating in early 2024 with a Bachelor of Laws. Lucy works across all areas of law in our team, though she has a particular interest in trust and commercial law.

Gaby graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in early 2024 with a conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts. She works across all areas of law in our team, with a particular focus on commercial and corporate matters.

Nicky has worked in legal services for most of her working career – first as a legal secretary and more recently as a legal executive. Nicky specialises in the administration of estates, wills and enduring powers of attorney, trusts and estate and succession planning.

Tessa has over 20 years’ experience working in legal services, specialising in property transactions. She also assists clients with trust and estate planning matters including completing wills and enduring powers of attorney.

Leonté works in our residential conveyancing team – helping people buy and sell houses and refinance their home loans. She also assists clients with their trust administration.

Maria started her legal career in Scotland working as a legal executive for three years before moving to the land of the long white cloud where she fell in love with our beautiful country. Maria specialises in residential property transactions.

As an efficient operator with a keen eye for detail, Olivia ensures that nothing slips through the cracks.

Vicki has over 15 years’ experience across professional services in office management. Vicki’s passion is working with small business environments and running an efficient administrative process.

Leo is a new addition to the legal industry and is taking it in her stride. She has a wealth of experience in hospitality and also a background in mechanical engineering.

Kahu recently joined the team and brings a fresh perspective to the legal industry. Though new to the field, she’s quickly become a valued member of the office with her warm approach and can-do attitude.