Duncan Cotterill has promoted 10 senior lawyers, and 22 junior lawyers within the firm. These promotions underscore the firm’s dedication to investing in its people and recognising their exceptional contributions and expertise.
Duncan Cotterill partner and board chair Brian Nathan commented: “These promotions are a clear reflection of Duncan Cotterill investing in its people. Tim, Kate, and Gareth’s enterprising spirit, commitment to excellence, and legal expertise are fully aligned with our strategic priorities of building a high-performing team and delivering the best client experience.
“I’m particularly proud to see our core value of He Tāngata reflected in the recognition of 10 individuals who have grown their careers here at Duncan Cotterill.”
Promoted to partner:
Tim Adams brings extensive expertise in property and property finance transactions, advising institutional investors, developers, and corporates across a wide range of real estate matters. His strategic insights into complex property finance transactions directly support the company mission to deliver client excellence in key sectors, ensuring clients achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.
Kate Mitchell’s dynamic approach to commercial and property law has earned her a reputation for providing pragmatic, timely advice. She is a vital part of Duncan Cotterill’s commitment to supporting government agencies, privately owned businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Her collaborative spirit and dedication to excellence mirror company core values, helping clients across a range of industries, achieve their goals with confidence.
Gareth Clendinning is a corporate lawyer with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate governance. He plays a crucial role in company focus on delivering exceptional legal services to growth companies. With particular experience in New Zealand’s technology, aerospace, and energy sectors, his enterprising nature and dedication to client excellence make him an invaluable contributor to the vision of building strong, unified leadership at Duncan Cotterill.
Promoted to special counsel:
Michelle Kilham expertly navigates clients through complex civil litigation and insurance law cases, frequently representing them in court and mediations. She defends against professional negligence claims and advises insurers on coverage issues, drawing on her extensive experience in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Promoted to senior associate:
Ashleigh Bowater provides comprehensive support to clients in the agribusiness sector, handling a wide range of property transactions, including rural and residential deals. She offers valuable insights on succession planning and asset protection, ensuring her clients’ interests are well-protected.
Nikita Bartlett offers expert guidance on employment law challenges, including personal grievances, bullying, and harassment; restructuring; and redundancies. She represents clients in disciplinary and performance meetings, as well as mediations, leveraging her experience in both Australia and New Zealand.
Erin Drew advises clients on a variety of employment law matters such as redundancy, performance management, investigations, and disciplinary processes. She effectively represents clients in mediation and court, advocating for their best interests.
Joy Guo provides strategic commercial advice, specialising in technology, intellectual property, cyber security, data protection, and privacy compliance. She utilises her background in management consulting, technology projects, and commercial litigation to offer comprehensive support to her clients.
Lena Saad assists clients with insurance and regulatory issues, guiding them through complex investigations, disputes, and ongoing advisory needs. She offers expert policy drafting and indemnity advice to both insurers and policyholders.
Sean Brennan helps clients resolve commercial disputes and navigate regulatory criminal matters. He advises on various disputes and supports clients through WorkSafe and Council investigations and prosecutions, ensuring their legal interests are safeguarded.
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