Estate Planning Conference 2025 (On Demand)

Andrew has over 35 years’ experience in litigation in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Previously a partner at Chamberlains, then a partner at Martelli McKegg Lawyers from 2006 to October 2020, he then left to join the independent bar as a barrister sole specialising in trust and estate disputes. He has been Convenor of ADLS’ Civil Litigation Committee and is presently a member of TLANZ’s Trust Law Committee. He has presented seminars for NZLS, ADLS, STEP, Legalwise and CCH on a variety of property, trust and estate-related topics and has written a number of articles on trust-related topics for the LawNews and other publications. He is the lecturer for and examiner of the estate litigation component for the STEP diploma.

Henry is the former Group General Counsel of Perpetual Guardian. He brings significant fiduciary expertise with considerable experience gained as in-house counsel in trustee companies and also time in private practice. Henry specialises in wills, estates, trusts (both family and charitable) and protection of personal and property rights matters, including appearing in the Family Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. Henry brings experience in leadership, team transformation and productivity and process improvement. He is also a regular presenter for the legal profession’s continuing legal education seminars, as well as media interviews for trust, estates and wills related matters.

Priscilla is one of the leaders of Russell McVeagh's private client team.  Priscilla specialises in the protection and enforcement of property interests in relation to estates, trusts and relationship property.  Priscilla's work involves advising clients on establishing robust planning structures as well as litigation and dispute resolution. Priscilla is a member of the TLANZ Trust Law Committee and STEP.  She has presented seminars for NZLS and ADLS on issues related to her practice and has written articles for TLANZ and STEP.

Theresa graduated from Auckland University in 1992 and has a wealth of experience in Elder Law and Trust-related matters. Theresa was formerly from Public Trust (Senior Solicitor and Team Leader) and the Ministry of Social Development where she was lead Senior in the Public Law Team, working with Parliamentary Counsel, Older People’s Policy and the Office of Senior Citizens. Theresa worked on the 2017 changes to the EPA forms. She is a regular presenter to professional groups such as TLANZ, NZLS, CCH, STEP, and Legalwise, and is known for her practical approach.

Rebecca advises on Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trust formation, administration and applications for variations, estate administration (including contentious estates), independent trusteeship/executorship and occupation right agreements. With a background in contentious trusts and estates, Rebecca brings a unique and practical perspective for her clients. Prior to joining Holland Beckett, Rebecca had 8 years of experience in estate, trust and general litigation, including four years at an Offshore firm in Jersey, in the Channel Islands.