Grant obtained his law degree from Auckland University and has practiced in Tauranga for many years. In 2000, seeking a wider challenge, he took up the position of Principal Disputes Tribunal Referee in Wellington. After completing this contracted term, Grant returned to Auckland, where he continued to practice law.
In 2017 the opportunity was presented to return to Mount Maunganui and purchase the very well-respected firm that is now The Mount Lawyers Limited. Grant brings comprehensive experience and expertise to all aspects of Property, Subdivision, Commercial leasing, and Conveyancing Law. In the realm of Dispute Resolution, he has a wealth of experience from his years in the Disputes Tribunal, preferring negotiation and mediation to the battle of Litigation. In addition, Commercial Law, settlement of Relationship Property issues, as well as Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration, all sit comfortably within his expertise.
Outside of the office, when a busy practice allows, his interests are family, motorcycle touring, travel and a variety of motorsports.
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.
Recently purchased a new home in Tauranga with Kelsey, 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.
Sam is a specialist Property and Commercial lawyer, with a wide background in general practice. Sam brings a broad range of expertise to both Mount Lawyers and the wider iCLAW team.
Sam was born and bred in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui, and after obtaining his Law and Science degrees at the University in Canterbury, he started his career as a lawyer in Tauranga in 2008. As a Partner of iCLAW, Sam is now pleased to also be back spending more time at the Mount Maunganui office of Mount Lawyers.
Sam regularly advises clients on all manners of commercial contracts and commercial and residential property. His extensive property law experience includes greenfield and commercial subdivisions, complex due diligence investigations, construction, large-scale leasing projects, financing and technical title advice, sale and purchase of land, property sharing and syndication, as well as complex relationship property matters.
Sam also assists clients with all areas of asset planning and advice, including trusts, wills and enduring powers of attorney, as well as other areas of general practice.
Sam is known by his clients as a modern and practical advisor who goes the extra mile, and one who gives sensible and timely advice.
Sam has been named an “Accredited Property Law Specialist” by the Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society.
Sam is married to Emily, and is proud dad of three. You might see Sam running around the Mount one lunchtime, and when he’s not busy being a lawyer or a dad, Sam also likes to find time to go for a surf or waterski.
You can meet with Sam at either iCLAW in Hamilton, or our Mount Lawyers office in Mount Maunganui.
Jayde is a crucial part of the team and ensures our show is kept on the road. With more than 25 years experience in law firms, including as a qualified legal executive, Jayde works to support the iCLAW partners and ensure the smooth running of the office.
As a Papamoa local she supports the Mount Law team and also visits the iCLAW Hamilton office regularly. Jayde says that the beauty of working for a modern law firm such as iCLAW/Mount Lawyers, is that she is able to work from anywhere.
