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Our Team
Email: andrew@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Andrew is the CEO and Managing Director of Shortall Lawyers Limited.
Andrew has practiced law since 2011 and is both an excellent lawyer and an entrepreneur, with a proven ability to craft effective strategy and to scale businesses.
Andrew’s primary role at the firm is to lead, mentor and develop his team, instilling values such as accuracy, efficiency and pragmatism which have always been his trademark.
Andrew has an eclectic set of interests including architecture, antiques, fast cars and business biographies.
Email: jimmy@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Jimmy is an experienced operations and Human Resources leader with a particular interest in business development. Jimmy also a successful equity investor.
Prior to joining Shortall Lawyers in 2018, Jimmy was a top performing sales executive at Michael Hill International for over 9 years. Jimmy’s experience has enabled him to fine tune his people development, client satisfaction and marketing skills.
In his leisure time, Jimmy enjoys gardening, shopping and interior design.
DDI: 099307380 | Email: julie@propertylawyer.co.nz
Julie graduated from University of Auckland in 2011 with a conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. Prior to joining the firm Julie worked for law firms out in Pukekohe and Newmarket. Julie has extensive experience in Residential Conveyancing, Commercial, Business sales and purchases, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorneys, Trusts and Relationship Property agreements
Email: nick@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Nick is a Director with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from University of Auckland.
Nick is an expert in the areas of Residential & Commercial Property Conveyancing, Family Trusts, Relationship Property and Wills & EPOAs. Before joining Shortall Lawyers in November 2019, Nick worked as a Trust Specialist in New Zealand Trustee Services Limited and also as a Solicitor in Khan & Associates.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys reading, movies and listening to music.
DDI: 099307387 | Email: ldivers@propertylawyer.co.nz
Les has been a principal of Churton, Hart & Divers since 1975. He was the firm’s litigation partner for 30 years but the continuous growth of the practice means that his Court or Tribunal appearances are now rare. His wide background in and knowledge of many aspects of the law enables him to provide clients with practical, sage advice. Les enjoys the relationship he develops with clients, evidenced by acting for multiple generations of some families over periods of decades.
Property, both commercial and residential, trusts, estates, and relationship property agreements are areas of the law in which Les is particularly experienced.
A resident of the area since 1967, Les enjoys his family which includes grandchildren, fishing, running and is an active Rotarian.
DDI: 095339478 | Email: michele@propertylawyer.co.nz
After working in a reputable Newmarket law firm for more than 10 years, Michele joined the firm in August 2013 and is now a director of the firm. Michele gained her legal executive qualification in 2001 and subsequently completed her law degree at Auckland University in 2008.
As a general practitioner, Michele assists her clients with buying and selling properties and businesses, leasing commercial premises, subdividing land, drafting Wills, forming Trusts and managing estate matters.
Michele is fluent in English, Mandarin and Shanghainese. She enjoys working with clients in their own language. She adopts a client focused approach based on listening to their needs, turning work around quickly and providing simple solutions.
DDI:099307389 | Email: toni@propetylawyer.co.nz
Toni has more than 25 years’ experience in legal accounts at various legal firms in Christchurch and Auckland. Toni started with the firm in 2001 as a part timer while raising her children has been our full time trust accountant since 2013.
Known for her meticulous record-keeping, Toni is responsible for the effective operation of our trust account and handling of client’s funds as well as all aspects of the firms office account.
Outside of work, Toni enjoys running, road cycling and spending time outdoors and with her family.
DDI: 099307385 | Email: colin@propertylawyer.co.nz
DDI: 099307388 | Email: denise@propertylawyer.co.nz
DDI: 099307382 | Email: vanya@propertylawyer.co.nz
Vanya joined the firm in 2014 having started working in law in the 1990s. She qualified as a Legal Executive in 2003 and has worked for many city and suburban law practices over the years. Vanya has experience in Conveyancing, estate planning, estate administration and trusts.
DDI: 099307383 | Email: natalie@propertylawyer.co.nz
Natalie is an experienced legal secretary and has been with the firm for 9 years. Natalie has previously worked for various legal firms since leaving school. Natalie enjoys working for the firm due to the proximity of the office close to home as she places a high importance on family. Natalie is married with two children who attend Pakuranga College.
DDI: 099307386 | Email: angela@propertylawyer.co.nz
DDI: 099307381 | Email: jenny@propertylawyer.co.nz
Jenny is a qualified Legal Executive. Jenny joined the firm after having worked in Highland Park, Newmarket, and Ponsonby. Jenny has extensive property experience in Residential and Commercial conveyancing, Unit Titling, Business Sale and Purchases, Trust and Wills.
DDI: 099307384 | Email: kathy@propertylawyer.co.nz
Jenny is a qualified Legal Executive. Jenny joined the firm after having worked in Highland Park, Newmarket, and Ponsonby. Jenny has extensive property experience in Residential and Commercial conveyancing, Unit Titling, Business Sale and Purchases, Trust and Wills.
Email: rebecca@propertylawyer.co.nz
