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Team Approach

We adopt a team approach to our clients' needs.  Each matter is handled by at least two solicitors, so that your business can be processed efficiently and you are always able to speak to a staff member who is familiar with your work.

Partners

Russell Mawhinney, BA, LLB

Russell is a partner in HM Associates – Property & Business Law which he established with Mike Holloway in April 2003. He had previously taken over the practice of Laurian O’Dea in 2002 following some ten years of legal practice in Hamilton and Dunedin.

Outside of the law Russell has experience in the financial services and sports marketing industries, including international experience in Hong Kong before his return to New Zealand.

Email: rem@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Mike Holloway, LLB, B Com

Mike is a partner in HM Associates - Property & Business Law.  Mike originally established Property & Business Law as a brand when he set up his practice in Queenstown in 1996. He has been qualified and working as a lawyer since 1973, except for 10 years away from legal practice from 1984 to 1994.

Outside of the law he has had considerable experience in the computing industry, including teaching and some programming.

Email: mike@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Solicitors & Lawyers

Sally Cantrell, LLB
Solicitor

Sally has been a practicing Solicitor in New Zealand for over 20 years, focusing primarily in the areas of property, business/financing and estate planning. Originally from Christchurch, she relocated to Queenstown with her family in 2003. Her commercial law experience is extensive, and she has a particular forte in contract and security negotiations.

Email: sally@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Cassie Brunt, LLB Honours
Legal Assistant

Cassie earned her legal degree in England in 1997 and worked for several years in the areas of property and employment law. She has additional experience in human resources and hospitality management. Three years ago, she was in the midst of a global travel adventure when she visited Queenstown, fell in love with the place, and decided to stay.

Now well settled in Queenstown, Cassie is in the process of transferring her qualifications and registering in New Zealand as a Solicitor.

Email: cassie@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Lani Arnott, LLB
Solicitor

Lani graduated from Otago University and completed her professional training requirements in 2004. She has returned home to Queenstown to pursue her legal career with a fresh approach and plenty of enthusiasm.

Her previous experience includes small business management and hospitality service. Lani has been a member of the HM Associates team since 2005.

Email: lani@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Ingrid Arnestedt, LLB
Solicitor

Ingrid has returned to Property & Business Law after working here three summers ago whilst still completing her law degree. Now having graduated from Otago University she has returned to her home town to further her legal career. Ingrid has had previous experience as a volunteer at the Dunedin Community Law Centre and also in the hospitality industry.

Email: ingrid@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Susan Sanford, LLB
Solicitor

Susan has been working with HM Associates - Property & Business Law since 2002. She works part-time with company law, family trust administration, estate planning, and general commercial work.

Email: susan@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Chris Stewart
Solicitor

After living in Sydney for 14 years Chris returned to New Zealand in December 2001. Since his return he has been involved in other interests before coming back to his legal career and very recently to Property & Business Law. Chris has had vast legal experience and focuses on property, finance and general commercial matters at Property & Business Law.

Email: chris@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Administration

Lana Moore-Carter
Administrative Assistant

Lana started with HM Associates - Property & Business law early in 2005. Although this is her first position in a law firm, her previous customer service experience prepared her well for our busy front-office environment. Along with reception duties, Lana assists all members of the team with file managment and client relations.

Email: lana@queenstownlaw.co.nz

Jacquie Hood
Accountant

Jacquie has been an independent accountant for the past twelve years and has worked with a myriad of Queenstown's small and mid-sized companies during that time. She found her way to Queenstown early in life and although she obtained her Economics Degree from Otago University, she has always called Queenstown home.

Jacquie manages the trust and firm accounting as well as performing commercial and conveyancing work.

Email: jacquie@queenstownlaw.co.nz