Senior Solicitor

Sara Jemmett

Sara is a Solicitor who specialises in trust and estate administration, estate planning, elder care (including wills, enduring powers of attorney, and retirement village occupation agreements), residential conveyancing, and various commercial matters. She is passionate about the diverse nature of her work and has recently completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Canterbury.

Sara works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and ensure those needs are met. Sara takes pride in finding effective solutions for legal issues while ensuring that clients feel heard and actively involved throughout the process.

Sara prioritises clear and honest communication to keep clients well-informed and updated at all times. By making sure clients understand each step of the process and are engaged from start to finish, Sara aims to provide certainty and minimize any stress.

Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time outdoors, being with family and friends, and exploring new restaurants around Christchurch.

New Zealand Law Society

Partner
Charlene Benson
Partner

Charlene specialises in property (residential, rural and commercial), trust and estate planning, deceased estates and elder care (wills, enduring powers of attorney and retirement villages).

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Charlene Benson
Associate
Ruperte Dobson
Associate

Ruperte is an Associate whose primary areas of practice are estate administration, estate planning and trust administration.

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Ruperte Dobson
Law Clerk
Vicky Pankhurst
Law Clerk

Vicky works in the private client team, with a focus on trust and estate administration, estate planning, wills and enduring powers of attorney.

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Vicky Pankhurst
Legal Secretary
Lyn Rawson
Legal Secretary

Lyn's work for mds law involves drafting Sale and Purchase Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Wills, Deeds, and Resolutions, as well as any other documentation primarily related to property, trusts, and estates.

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Lyn Rawson
Consultant
Robyn Loversidge
Consultant

Robyn has over 40 years experience as a solicitor and advises on all aspects of family law, as well as protection of personal and property rights, estate issues, wills and enduring powers of attorney.

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Robyn Loversidge
Senior Solicitor
Robbie Hill
Senior Solicitor

Robbie is a Senior Solicitor in our Private Client and Estates team and advises on a number of areas including wills and succession planning, enduring powers of attorney, trust administration, occupation right agreements and residential care subsidy applications.

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Robbie Hill
Legal Secretary / Estate Administrator
Wendy Harrington
Legal Secretary / Estate Administrator

Wendy is currently working in the Estates and Trusts Team.  She has been an estates administrator for many years

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Wendy Harrington