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The Albany Legal team combines a wide range of legal expertise, a depth of knowledge and an ability to think outside the square enabling it to achieve the best results for its clients.
RICK PHILLIPS
DirectAor, LLB
E: [email protected]
M: 021 927 648
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E: [email protected]
M: 021 927 648
DDI: 09 448 0501
Skype: Moodmaker62
FaceTime: Moodmaker62
Rick has built close associations with major commercial business players throughout his career. His understanding of the business and legal environment in which his clients operate is invaluable. He is solutions-focused and his common-sense, no nonsense advice regularly saves clients time, money and stress.
Rick’s established his own legal practice in Parnell in the 80’s. In his early years Rick taught commercial law and ran business courses. Away from law, Rick was involved directly in the farming and tourism industries. Through his own experience in the business world, he has developed a true understanding of the commercial interactions that are common in New Zealand and the potential pitfalls that await start-up businesses as well as long established players.
Rick is the firm’s troubleshooter.
CHRIS HALLOWES
Associate, LLB Hons TEP
E: [email protected]
M: 021 50 4040
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M: 027 253 1980
Chris is a trust specialist who provides clients with practical and easy to understand advice on all matters of trust planning and administration.
He graduated with an LLB (Hons) from Auckland University as well as completing a post-graduate diploma in estate and trust administration and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Chris also has over 20 years’ experience in IT.
Although trust law is his speciality, Chris also is experienced in civil and criminal litigation. He regularly appears for clients on civil and criminal matters in the District and High Courts. He assists clients in achieving positive results in business and commercial disputes as well as providing advice on trusts, wills, estate planning and employment issues.
Chris has lived on the Shore for 30 years and loves nothing better than enjoying his weekends with his family enjoying barbeque meals or Drone Fishing.
Chris understands his clients’ needs and is always available to give advice when required.
JULIE LESLIE
Trust Account Administrator/PA
E: [email protected]
M: 021 796 382
E: [email protected]
DDI: 09 415 0000
Joining the firm in June 2021 Julie brings with her approximately 35 years’ experience working in the legal/accounting environment.
Julie is responsible for all aspects of trust account administration, settlement transactions, reconciliation and accounts payable. She diligently ensures that client’s funds are dealt with according to specific rules and regulations as set down by the New Zealand Law Society. In addition to her accounting responsibilities Julie assists Rick Phillips as his Personal Assistant and Office Manager.
Outside of work Julie enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, gardening, reading and doing many different crafts.
GLENDA MARTIN
Receptionist/Legal Secretary
E: glenda@albanylegal.co.nz
PH: 09 415 0000
E: [email protected]
P: 09 415 0000
Glenda is the first port of call when you come to Albany Legal. She is an experienced legal secretary who has a deep understanding of the New Zealand legal environment. Glenda will ensure that you feel right at home when visiting.
Glenda has been with the firm since 2008 and is a key part of the team.
We are a full service legal practice that concentrates on the areas of legal practice in which it has an edge.
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Phone 09 415 0000
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