Jonathan Aquilina has been promoted to Special Counsel.

Jonathan joined the firm in 2014 and is a member of the Commercial team. The appointment recognises his expert skills and experience in advising on complex construction, engineering and property development matters.

Laura Monahan has been promoted to Managing Associate.

Laura joined the firm in 2012 and is a member of the Commercial team. Laura’s appointment acknowledges her skills and ability to assist with the firm’s management.

Dale Thomas has been promoted to Managing Associate.

Dale joined the firm in 2015 and is a member of the Property, Commercial and Asset Planning teams. Dale’s appointment recognises his growing leadership role within the firm. Dale has developed a broad range of skills working across the teams on projects involving iwi property interests, farm succession, syndication and leasehold issues.

Luke Paerata has been promoted to Senior Solicitor.

Luke joined the firm in 2016 and is a member of our Property team. Luke has developed a range of skills including subdivisions, leases and property transactions.

Chantelle Tyler has joined the McCaw Lewis whānau as a Law Clerk predominantly with the Workplace Law team. Chantelle graduated from Te Piringa - Faculty of Law at Waikato and is now undertaking her Professional Studies.