Professional Qualifications
LLB University of Auckland
Diploma in Business Studies Massey University
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Areas of expertise
Private ClientProperty
Philip is a trusts lawyer practising in Auckland, New Zealand. He has extensive legal experience in private general practice with a particular expertise in foreign trusts, domestic trusts, asset planning and private client work. His previous role as general legal practitioner includes work in the areas of rural and urban land, business, relationship property, commercial, estates, wills and leases. This allows Philip to apply a wide knowledge base to this specialist role, and provide sound, practical and workable solutions. Working in conjunction with our specialist tax team, Philip can deliver results to the client which are fully tax effective.
Memberships and directorships
Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Member, New Zealand Law Society
Member, New Zealand Law Society (Property Law Section)
Member, Trusts Special Interest Group (Institute of Chartered Accountants)
Work history
Special Counsel, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Auckland
Partner, Greig Bourke Solicitors, Auckland
Solicitor, O'Neil Allen & Parker and Bennett & Power, Hamilton
Assistant Land Purchase Officer, Auckland City Council, Auckland