How we can help

We can test your business model and evaluate whether the way you’re doing business, meets your objectives and desired outcomes. We offer both generalised and specific advice, to meet your needs. 

We can connect you with people who do everything from business cards to accounts.

Things to consider:

  • What’s your reasons for being in business?
  • Have you got your business plan sorted?
  • Where are your gaps?
  • Where is your business heading, and how are you going to get there?

We are a confidential, independent sounding board without any preconceived ideas about how you should be going about things. Our strengths are in facilitating, brainstorming and holding you accountable. 

Our team

This is the team that ensures you get paid on time, employ people properly and handle the issues that arise out of business. This team offers strategic advice and business mentor services 

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Amanda

Amanda Brady

Associate and Registered Legal Executive

Having worked in law since 2003 and as a legal executive since 2014, Amanda is highly skilled at managing property conveyancing transactions and subdivisions.
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Graeme Randle

Graeme Randle

Special Counsel

Graeme specialises in family and business trusts and brings with him great empathy for his clients, especially those who in later life are looking to make changes to their estate planning.
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Henry

Henry Taylor

Senior Associate

Born and bred in Auckland, Henry studied at Otago University and has made Wanaka his home after returning from London.
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Janice

Janice Hughes

Director
Janice opted out of joining the family horticultural enterprise to become a lawyer and over the last 25 years has become a respected specialist in property, business, trusts, will and estate matters.
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Mia Bennie

Mia Bennie

Associate

Mia is based in our Arrowtown office and has over 22 years’ experience working as an in-house legal counsel and in private practice. Her expertise spans across all aspects of property conveyancing with a strong background in government and construction.
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Steph

Steph Gifford

Director

Steph is co-director of Aspiring Law and heads up our Christchurch office.
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Stephen Slade

Stephen Slade

Consultant

Stephen has over 30 years’ experience working as a Barrister and Solicitor in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He was the Director of Suburban Law Cashmere and Parklands, now part of Aspiring Law.
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Zoe Summerville

Zoe Summerville

Associate

Zoe made the big move from Auckland to Wanaka this year and hasn’t looked back. She is relishing the community vibe and slower pace of life we’re lucky enough to enjoy in these parts.
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