I have been in practice since 1991.

My practice covers matters relating to copyright, trade marks, contracts, publishing, film and television production, merchandising, distribution, new media, music recording and publishing, advertising, sponsorship, licensing, employment and litigation.

Over the years I have:

• Acquired extensive experience in all areas of intellectual property, film, television, music, publishing and employment law;
• Developed excellent relationships with the key players in the New Zealand film and television industry and have a broad network of contacts in New Zealand and abroad;
• Gained an insider’s perspective on the industry, having been
  • President of the New Zealand Screen Producers and Development Association twice
  • President and a founding member of WIFT (Women in Film & Television)
  • Advisor to the board of Nga Aho Whakaari
  • Trustee for the Connected Media Trust
  • Shareholder of Communicado (the company that produced the critically acclaimed “Once Were Warriors”)
  • Director of Screentime Communicado – producers of a range of highly successful television series

I act for corporations and individuals throughout New Zealand and abroad, representing their interests here and negotiating with overseas partners and third parties. I am able to deliver high quality services at a cost that only a small, specialist practice can deliver and have established relationships with leading entertainment law firms in the UK, US and South Africa.

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