Helen is one of the country’s most successful local government lawyers for mediation and works as a consultant specialising in civil litigation and dispute resolution.

Specialist areas:

• Civil litigation
• Insurance
• Governance advisory

With 30 years of experience in local government law and insurance, Helen has developed an aptitude for what motivates people, which she expertly uses to determine when and how mediation and other modern dispute resolution techniques should be used to achieve the best outcome for all parties involved – without the cost or delays often associated with more conventional methods.

She is a persuasive advocate and has appeared extensively before the judiciary. Well-known for her sincere demeanour, Helen can always provide strong and fair representation for clients.

Helen established the firm in 2013 and was Managing Partner until 2020.

Qualifications:

LLB, University of Otago