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

Sainsbury Logan And Williams | Stephen Greer - Consultant

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

Sainsbury Logan And Williams | 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

Lara Blomfield

BCom/LLB (Hons) (Auckland)​ Lara spent 13 years at Simpson Grierson in Auckland before moving to Napier. She has been a partner at Sainsbury Logan & Williams since 2013. Her practice falls into four discrete areas: resource management, employment law (including health and safety), relationship property and civil litigation. 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