With nearly two decades of experience working in Tauranga, Te Aroha, Hamilton and London, David brings a wide range of expertise to The Mount Lawyers team.
David specialises in all areas of property and commercial law, as well as all other areas of general practice.
David regularly advises clients on rural law matters, particularly in the Orchard/Kiwifruit and Farming space, including access and subdivision matters. Coming from a Dairy Farming background, David applies his personal experiences when advising his clients on rural law matters.
Sebastian (Seb) graduated Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Canterbury University in 2014. In the intervening years prior to joining The Mount Lawyers in early 2021, Seb has practiced in his hometown of Taupo, an overseas stint in Belfast, Northern Ireland and also Auckland, then moving to Tauranga.
While Seb has a broad legal background, his focus at law is on ‘all things property’, including business sales and acquisitions, trusts and general asset planning matters – including Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
Whether you are first home purchasers with Kiwi-Saver home start, subdividing, selling or purchasing a business with a commercial lease or maybe selling your family home to build that dream home. Seb can talk you through the process.
Seb is quick to grasp the issues at hand and brings his vibrant fresh outlook to deal with these in a no-nonsense practical manner.
Seb looks to grow his client base and professional influence. A benefit of familial heritage also sees Seb fluent in Swiss-German.
Outside of the office, Seb is an active participant in collegial business development forums and is into anything involving fitness and sports.
Conor joined The Mount Lawyers as a solicitor in March 2024.
After graduating from the University of Canterbury in 2022, Conor worked as a commercial solicitor at a firm on Auckland’s North Shore, working primarily with corporate clients in the M&A space as well as corporate governance and structuring.
Conor’s key areas of expertise are conveyancing and commercial matters, where he works with clients to achieve beneficial outcomes in both the residential property and business spaces. Conor takes a pragmatic approach to his practice, with a focus on communication and efficiency, to ensure clients are informed and can take confidence in their endeavours with a strong advocate on their side.
Outside the office, Conor is a long-suffering Arsenal fan and enjoys spending time with friends and family in Papamoa and over the Kaimai’s.
Kellie obtained a Legal Executive Diploma in 2013 and a Diploma of Conveyancing in 2018. She brings with her a broad legal experience, having worked for both Solicitors and Barristers practising various areas of law, as well as for a Trustee corporation managing a portfolio of clients in the areas of Estate planning and administration.
Kellie’s primary focus is on Estate administration and she believes it is a privilege to guide clients through the challenging process of wrapping up a loved one’s estate. Kellie enjoys the variety of work that working in a general law practice brings and also assists in other areas of the firm such as with Estate planning, Conveyancing and Trusts.
Originally from Auckland, Kellie now enjoys the relaxed beachside lifestyle that living in Papamoa offers. Away from work, you might find her enjoying the outdoors, keeping fit or relaxing with a good book.
Macy completed her Legal Executive Diploma in 2022 and is now working as a Registered Legal Executive.
