About Us

About Us

Our Solicitors in Auckland – About Us

Based on the North Shore, we are expert legal advisers who advise clients on matters relating to business, property and asset planning law. Learn more about what we do and how we can help.

Buying or Selling Property? We’re Here to Help

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We have an excellent team of solicitors in Auckland to assist you with various matters relating to property law. If you’re buying or selling property, our solicitors will guide you through every step of the process. We have conveyancy lawyers available to ensure your property transactions are well taken care of. Our solicitors can assist you with all aspects of property law, including refinancing, subdivisions, retirement villages, construction projects and cross-lease to freehold.

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Buying or Selling Property? We’re Here to Help

We have an excellent team of solicitors in Auckland to assist you with various matters relating to property law. If you’re buying or selling property, our solicitors will guide you through every step of the process. We have conveyancy lawyers available to ensure your property transactions are well taken care of. Our solicitors can assist you with all aspects of property law, including refinancing, subdivisions, retirement villages, construction projects and cross-lease to freehold.

Need help with your Asset Planning?

We also offer legal advice for matters relating to asset planning. Our trust, estate and will lawyers can help you set up wills and trusts to protect your assets and estate in the event of your death. We can also assist with entering into enduring powers of attorney for both property and healthcare.

We are Experts in Business Law

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We provide expert legal advice on a range of business matters, whether you’re looking to buy or sell your business premises, raise finance, or understand your legal compliance. We also offer advice on employment, health and safety, trade practices and governance and administration. Our legal team assists businesses of all sizes, from large organisations to small business owners.

We are Experts in Business Law

We provide expert legal advice on a range of business matters, whether you’re looking to buy or sell your business premises, raise finance, or understand your legal compliance. We also offer advice on employment, health and safety, trade practices and governance and administration. Our legal team assists businesses of all sizes, from large organisations to small business owners.

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Our Lawyers and Legal Executives

Our team is made up of directors, senior solicitors, solicitors and registered legal executives. Each member of our team is dedicated to their area of expertise and it committed to helping clients meet their goals. Several of our senior solicitors have spent over 15 years in their field. We know Auckland has significant Chinese, Korean and South African populations. We have dedicated Chinese, Korean and Afrikaans spoken experts on our team who will make you feel at ease in your native language. Contact Us today to find a legal expert who is right for you. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our legal team and services.

Gillian Williams

Director

(09) 917 8245
(021) 540 896
gillian@whitlockwilliams.co.nz

Gillian has diverse business and property law experience, having worked for over 20 years at a senior level in large law firms, the insurance, building products and land development sectors and in sporting organisations. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurial business owners deliver better outcomes on their business transactions. Gillian also enjoys helping individuals with their property affairs. Give Gillian a call today.

Lauren Willis

Director

(09) 917 8247
(021) 727 956
lauren@whitlockwilliams.co.nz

Lauren specialises in trusts and advises a wide range of clients on matters to do with their trust arrangements, including establishment, on-going management, variations and winding up. Lauren advises on legal aspects of asset and property ownership including the legal and practical requirements to achieve desired results. Lauren provides pragmatic legal advice in a timely and cost-effective manner. If you want to talk about trusts, Lauren is the person to call.

Jacob Kim

Senior Solicitor

(09) 917 8249
jacob@wwlegal.co.nz


Jacob has been advising clients of Whitlock & Co, the predecessor firm to Whitlock Williams, for over 15 years. Jacob enjoys working with clients throughout transactions to help them. He endeavours to understand clients’ needs and requirements to enable him to guide them to the outcome they desire. He specialises in property conveyancing and re-financing, business and commercial transactions, immigration and wills and trusts. Contact Jacob to see how he can help you.

Katherine Shan

Senior Solicitor

(09) 489 3407
(021) 035 0061
katherine@whitlockwilliams.co.nz

Katherine first qualified as a lawyer in China and then qualified in New Zealand. Katherine acts on property developments and residential and commercial conveyancing. She is an astute lawyer who will ensure that your interests are well looked after. Katherine’s areas of expertise also extend to wills, trusts, property sharing and relationship property agreements. Speak to Katherine in English, Mandarin or Cantonese about how she can help you.

Trudy Martin

Registered Legal Executive

(09) 972 1279
(021) 987 278
trudy@whitlockwilliams.co.nz

Trudy is a very experienced legal executive who can look after all your conveyancing needs in a friendly, efficient manner, looking after your interests every step of the way. Trudy will also help with your property sharing agreements, wills, enduring powers of attorney and estates. Trudy has been in New Zealand for over 17 years but is still very happy to chat to clients in Afrikaans. Give Trudy a call today and tap into her years of experience.

Joseph Kim

Solicitor

(09) 414 9449
joseph@wwlegal.co.nz

Joseph started working for Whitlock Williams in 2018 and finished his law degree in 2020. Joseph is a quick learner and is quick to identify clients’ needs and ensure that they are well looked after. Joseph is fluent in Korean, although he has grown up and been schooled in New Zealand. Joseph can act for clients on conveyancing, wills, trusts, relationship property agreements and commercial matters. For someone who will go the extra mile, give Joseph a call today.