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!

Legal Secretary

Natalie Schist

In her role as a legal secretary at mds law, Natalie provides essential support to the commercial and employment law team. Her responsibilities include managing various administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, and coordinating communications to ensure the efficient operation of the team. Natalie is also proactive in offering assistance across different areas of the office whenever needed, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to the firm.

Outside of work, Natalie has a deep appreciation for spending time with friends and family. Natalie enjoys going for walks, which she finds both relaxing and invigorating, often concluding her outings with a coffee. Her love for the outdoors extends to their travel preferences, and she frequently journeys down south to Twizel and Queenstown during the winter months. This travel allows her to indulge in her passion for scenic landscapes and outdoor activities.

Partner
Vaughan Taylor
Partner

Vaughan is a Partner in our corporate and commercial team. Vaughan advises clients on a range of corporate and commercial work, business acquisitions and dispositions, finance, intellectual property, employment, and general commercial issues.

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Vaughan Taylor
Associate
Rebecca Maynard
Associate

Rebecca specialises in all aspects of residential and commercial property sales and purchases, private client matters including wills, enduring powers of attorney, estate planning, formation and management of trusts, and commercial matters including business sales, purchases and leases.

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Rebecca Maynard
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