Customer Announcement: New Partner as of 1 January 2026 MDS Law is delighted to announce that Nicole Gibson will be joining the MDS Law Partnership on 1 January 2026. Congrats, Nicole, on your well-deserved promotion!

Law Clerk

Lucy Hawkes

Lucy works in the property and commercial team, with a focus on residential property transactions.

Lucy is currently waiting to be admitted to the High Court in March of 2026.

Lucy has over five years’ experience lending within the property finance field, having worked for both main banks and non-bank lenders since graduating university. She prioritises and values quality relationships with clients that can cater to each individuals specific circumstances and needs.

Outside of work, Lucy can be found in the Pilates studio, walking in the Port Hills and spoiling her two cats.

Partner
Mark Tutty
Partner

Mark has specialist experience in acting for and advising property owners and developers on all aspects of land development matters including purchasing, due diligence, structuring, sales contracts, planning subdivisions, restrictive covenants and easements, and financing.

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Mark Tutty
Partner
Nicole Gibson
Partner

At mds law Nicole acts in a broad range of matters with a particular emphasis on relationship property, estate planning, elder care and conveyancing where she acts with a number of mortgage brokers, real estate agents and clients throughout New Zealand.

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Nicole Gibson