Email:grace@cflegal.co.nz

Mobile:027 208 5038

Practice Area:

Litigation

Specialisations:

Grace joined C & F Legal in March 2026 and is a solicitor in our litigation team. She graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2022 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Certificate in Arts, majoring in political science, international relations, and psychology. She was admitted to the Bar in June 2025.

She now practises primarily in family law litigation, with experience in care of children matters and family violence, alongside continuing to develop her experience in small-scale criminal matters. Known for her calm and quietly confident approach, Grace brings thoughtful, measured, and effective advocacy to her work. She believes strong representation is built on careful listening, strategic thinking, and a genuine understanding of the challenges clients are facing, particularly in high-conflict and emotionally complex situations.

Originally from Christchurch, Grace has strong ties to Tapawera and the wider Tasman Region, which she also considers home. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in the mountains snowboarding, as well as exploring local cafés, op-shops, and restaurants across the region.

Qualifications:

LLB / CertArts (International Relations/Political Science and Psychology), University of Canterbury (2022)
Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (2022)