Our team comprises directors, senior solicitors, solicitors, and a registered legal executive, each dedicated to their area of expertise. Many of our senior solicitors bring over 15 years of experience, ensuring you receive the highest quality advice.
We are proud to serve Auckland’s diverse community, with team members fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Afrikaans, ready to make you feel at ease in your native language.
Gillian Williams
Director
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.
Gillian Williams
Director
Lauren Willis
Director
Lauren specialises in trusts and advises clients on trust arrangements, including establishment, management, variations, and winding up. She also advises on legal aspects of asset and property ownership, focusing on achieving desired results. Lauren provides pragmatic legal advice in a timely, cost-effective manner. If you need trust advice, Lauren is the person to call.
Lauren Willis
Director
Jacob Kim
Senior Solicitor
Jacob has been advising clients on the North Shore for over 20 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. Speak to Jacob in Korean or English to see how he can help you.
Jacob Kim
Senior Solicitor
Katherine Shan
Senior Solicitor
Katherine first qualified as a lawyer in China and later in New Zealand. She handles property developments and residential and commercial conveyancing, ensuring your interests are well protected. Katherine’s expertise includes wills, trusts, property sharing, and relationship property agreements. Speak to Katherine in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese about how she can assist you.
Katherine Shan
Senior Solicitor
katherine@whitlockwilliams.co.nz
Trudy Martin
Registered Legal Executive (Fellow) and Justice of the Peace
Trudy is a highly experienced legal executive with 35 years in property conveyancing. Trained in South Africa, she has worked in New Zealand for 15 years. Trudy also assists with property sharing agreements, wills, enduring powers of attorney, and estates. Trust her to meet your needs in a friendly, efficient manner. Speak to Trudy in Afrikaans or English to benefit from her experience.
Trudy Martin
Registered Legal Executive (Fellow) and Justice of the Peace
Joseph Kim
Solicitor
Joseph started working for Whitlock Williams in 2018 and finished his law degree in 2020. He is fluent in Korean, although he has grown up and been schooled in New Zealand. Joseph is a quick learner and is quick to identify clients’ needs and ensure that they are well looked after. 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.
Joseph Kim
Solicitor
Dallas Deeley
Solicitor
Originally from Whanganui, Dallas has worked in law firms in New Zealand, Ireland, and Australia and holds a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University of Technology. While focused on property conveyancing, Dallas also assists with Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Relationship Property Agreements, and estate matters. With two children at North Shore schools, Dallas enjoys helping families find solutions to everyday legal issues. Talk to Dallas for a local helping hand.
Dallas Deeley
Solicitor
Ashley Parker
Solicitor
Originally from Wellington, Ashley graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 2023. Ashley enjoys helping first home buyers navigate property law. She can also help clients with commercial and estate matters. Although new to Auckland, she has quickly become an outgoing and engaged member of the North Shore community. For a kind and compassionate advisor who will show you the way, give Ashley a call.
Ashley Parker
Solicitor
