Partner

Jessica Shaw

Jessica Shaw
Partner
09 489 0737
PA: Jenny Main, 09 489 0724
Jess is a partner leading the family and relationships team.

Jess has over a decade of experience advising clients on complex relationship property, trust and estate matters including structuring advice and disputes on separation.

After completing her studies at Otago University, Jess worked at a provincial South Island firm before heading to London where she worked for the Treasury Solicitor’s Department in a large litigation team.

She is an experienced advocate and has represented clients in numerous mediations and litigation matters both in New Zealand and the UK. Jess is also experienced in assisting clients in contentious matters arising under the PPPR Act, including applications for property manager / welfare guardian, and disputes relating to enduring powers of attorney.

Outside of work Jess is kept busy by her two young boys and appreciates nothing more than peace and quiet to read a good book.

  • Qualifications

    LLB, University of Otago 2010

  • Professional Memberships

    Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

    New Zealand Law Society

    Family Law Section

Jessica Shaw
Partner
09 489 0737
PA: Jenny Main, 09 489 0724

Areas of EXPERTISE

  • Separation advice
  • Trust and relationship property disputes
  • Contracting out agreements & structuring advice
  • Spousal maintenance claims
  • Proceedings under the Property (Relationships) Act and Family Proceedings Act
  • Applications under the PPPR Act, including applications for property manager and welfare guardian
  • Estate disputes including Family Protection Act claims