Richard Doole
LLB, BA (Otago) LLB, BA (Otago)Richard is Hawke’s Bay born and bred, hailing from Wairoa and completing his secondary schooling at Napier Boys High School where he was Head Prefect in 2009. He first joined us in 2015, worked in London from 2017 to 2019 in various legal roles, and returned to us in 2019. Richard was admitted to the Partnership of Sainsbury Logan & Williams on 1/4/25. Richard works in our corporate and commercial team where he assists with […]
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
Nathan Gray
LLB (Otago), 1992 Nathan has been a partner since 2005 after his move to Hawke’s Bay from Wellington where he had practiced law with prominent law firms. Nathan is known as a strong advocate with an extensive civil litigation practice. Nathan has over 25 years experience as counsel appearing in the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, and in mediations and arbitrations. In addition to civil litigation, Nathan specialises in employment law, health & […]
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