Simon Scannell
LLB Simon is the third generation of Scannells who have practiced law in Hastings since 1897. Since 1986 he has run his own practice, S J Scannell & Co. That practice has merged with Sainsbury Logan & Williams as at April 2023. Simon has joined the firm as a Consultant and will remain in practice in the Hastings office. Areas of expertise
Stephen Greer
LLB (Otago) Stephen was a partner from 1984 until retiring in 2022. He remains in the firm as a consultant. Stephen acted for a large number of rural and commercial clients concentrating on the areas of agribusiness, trusts, asset protection, finance, sales and acquisitions and taxation. Areas of expertise Team Members
Caleb Hensman
LLB, BA Caleb is a commercial property and construction law specialist, with particular experience in sale and purchase transactions, development and construction projects, and commercial leasing. Caleb has acted for a number of New Zealand’s leading property developers and investors, including Goodman Property Trust, Auckland International Airport, Precinct Properties, Winton and Oyster. Caleb also practices in rural and residential property, trusts, succession and estate planning. Caleb was named as a 2021 Rising Star by NZ Lawyer Magazine, which recognises lawyers demonstrating […]
Jonathan Norman
LLB, B.Sc (Otago) Jonathan is an experienced commercial lawyer who can assist with all aspects of your business including corporate law matters, buying and selling businesses, bank and other financing transactions, contractual negotiation and shareholder arrangements. He has a particular interest in financing, security and capital raising transactions having spent time in a senior role in the banking and financing team of a national law firm. Jonathan has also practiced in both private practice at a global law firm and […]
Lincoln Reid
LLB, BA (Victoria) Lincoln joined the firm in 2010 and has been a partner since 2013. Lincoln specialises in all areas of residential, commercial and rural property law, including sales and purchases, financing, leasing, developments and subdivisions. He also practices in the areas of business sales and purchases, trusts, succession and estate planning. Areas of expertise Team Members
Lauren Hibberd
LLB, BA (Victoria) Lauren has been a partner since 2013. She moved to Hawkes Bay in 2009 after working for prominent large firms in Wellington and Auckland. Lauren is known for her practical approach to resolving legal issues. She advises clients on a range of commercial issues including business structures, acquisitions and disposals, shareholder agreements and commercial contracts. She also advises on commercial property transactions, securities, financing, local government issues and leasehold property matters. Areas of expertise Team Members
Adrian Barclay
LLB, BA (Victoria) Adrian has been a partner since 2003. He specialises in subdivisions, conveyancing (rural, residential and commercial), asset protection, trusts, succession planning and commercial transactions. Areas of expertise Team Members
Andrew Wares
LLB, B.Com (Otago) Andrew has been a partner since 1996. He moved to Hawke’s Bay after having worked for a large national firm in both Wellington and Auckland. Andrew has built a reputation for effective advice in commercial law. He specialises in corporate law, commercial contracts, business mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing and securities, business development and restructures. Areas of expertise Team Members