

| Miriam Arnet Position: Solicitor |
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| Key roles: | Miriam specialises in relationship property, family and personal disputes. She provides advice and advocacy to clients in these fields. |
| Qualifications: | Miriam graduated LLB and BA(hons) from Victoria University of Wellington. She began practice in 2004 and joined Tompkins Wake in 2009. |
| Out of the office: | Miriam has a passion for dance. She also enjoys wine trails and spending time at the beach with family and friends. |
| Contact details: | Direct Dial: Mobile: Email: marnet@tomwake.co.nz |
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| Nicholas Barraclough Position: Solicitor |
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| Key roles: | Nicholas is part of the Personal Services, Property and Commercial teams. He advises clients in these fields and also provides transaction support and research support on major and complex property and commercial transactions. |
| Qualifications: | Nicholas graduated LLB (Hons) and B.SocSci from the University of Waikato in 2006. He has worked at Tompkins Wake since 2003. |
| Out of the office: | Nicholas is an active golfer and supporter of University soccer. |
| Contact details: | Direct Dial: (07) 838 6030 Mobile: 021 540 566 Email: nickb@tomwake.co.nz |
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| Gemma Bodle Position: Solicitor |
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Gemma is part of the Personal Services and Property team. She is developing specialty in the following fields
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| Qualifications: | Gemma qualified LLB from Waikato University in 2007 and admitted to the bar in 2008 |
| Out of the office: | Gemma and her family are great contributors to the equine industry in the Waikato and can always be counted on for a good tip. Gemma also enjoys family, friends and the occasional trip to the beach |
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| Olivia Fife Position: Solicitor |
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| Key roles: | Olivia is part of the Commercial and Banking and Finance teams. She advises clients in these fields, particularly in large financing transactions, and also provides transaction support on major and complex commercial transactions. |
| Qualifications: | Olivia graduated LLB (Hons) and BMS from Waikato University in 2005. She worked in the Banking and Finance team at Kensington Swann prior to joining Tompkins Wake in 2007. |
| Out of the office: | Olivia is a keen rugby fan supporting Hautapu Rugby Club. |
| Contact details: | Please contact 07 839 4771 |
Oliva is currently on Maternity Leave
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| Tamsyn Harris Position: Solicitor |
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| Key roles: | Tamsyn is part of the Commercial and Intellectual Property team. |
| Qualifications: | Tamsyn graduated LLB and BSocSc from the University of Waikato in 2009 and was admitted to the bar in the same year. |
| Out of the office: | Tamsyn enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys spending holidays at the beach. |
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| Amanda Iles Position: Solicitor |
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| Key roles: | Amanda's focus is in the areas of commercial litigation and relationship property law. She provides valuable litigation support and research on many of our more complex cases. |
| Qualifications: | Amanda qualified LLB (Hons) from Waikato University in 2007 and has completed the New Zealand Law Society professionals course. |
| Out of the office: | Prior to her legal career Amanda was a successful business owner in the hospitality sector. During that time she had a strong community focus, establishing and chairing the Tauranga Hospitality Group, which comprised police, council, licensees and businesses tasked with promoting a safe and vibrant CBD. |
| Contact details: | Direct Dial: (07) 838 6038 Mobile: 021 249 3318 Email: ailes@tomwake.co.nz |
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| Simon Jass Position: Solicitor |
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Simon is a member of the Civil Litigation team, appearing in court and providing legal advice in this area. |
| Qualifications: | Simon graduated with a BA from Auckland University in 1999, LLB from Auckland University in 2003. He worked as a Barrister in an Auckland Chambers from 2004 through to 2007, and worked for the Ministry of Justice in Wellington during 2008 |
| Out of the office: | Simon has a keen interest in film and contemporary art, also participating in the sports of tennis and squash. |
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Direct Dial: (07) 838 6028 Mobile: 021 618 748 |
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| Mere King Position: Solicitor |
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| Key roles: | Mere is part of the employment law and relationship property teams. She advises clients in these fields and also provides litigation support and research support on major and complex employment disputes. |
| Qualifications: | Mere graduated BSocSc and LLB (Hons) from Waikato University in 2005 and has worked at Tompkins Wake since graduating. |
| Out of the office: | Mere is of Tainui descent and is affiliated with Ngati Mahanga and Ngati Te Wehi. She is a skilled sportswoman, and plays club netball. |
| Contact details: | Direct Dial: (07) 838 6034 Mobile: 021 327 996 Email: mking@tomwake.co.nz |
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| Karina McLuskie Position: Solicitor |
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| Qualifications: | Karina graduated LLB(Hons) and BA from the University of Waikato in 2009 |
| Out of the office: | In her spare time Karina loves being active, participating in competitive indoor netball and spending weekends at the beach. |
| Contact details: | Direct Dial: (07) 838 6008 Email: kmcluskie@tomwake.co.nz |
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| Shaun Plant Position: Solicitor |
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| Key roles: | Shaun practices in the local government and environmental fields and provides litigation, project management and research support in these areas. |
| Qualifications: | Shaun graduated with a LLB from Waikato University in 2009 and was admitted to the bar in the same year. He graduated with a higher diploma in mechanical engineering from Liverpool John Moores University (UK) in 1993 and attained a Masters degree in project management from the University of Lancaster (UK) in 1996. He practised as a professional project manager for 15 years managing large capital projects in regional government, construction, power generation and rail industries. |
| Out of the office: | Shaun has a young family and enjoys spending time mountain biking, surfing and maintaining a small lifestyle block |
| Contact details: | Direct Dial: (07) 838 6025 Mobile: 021 862 434 Email: splant@tomwake.co.nz |
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