Rebecca Richter – Senior Associate

Rebecca is an experienced construction lawyer with a background advising clients in both commercial and residential sectors. She has knowledge of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing construction projects and regularly supports clients throughout the project lifecycle. Her expertise includes contract drafting and negotiation, risk management, and dispute resolution, with particular experience in NZS, FIDIC, JCT, and NEC standard form contracts. Rebecca also assists clients in resolving complex disputes involving contract performance, delays, and claims.

Jordan Todd – Senior Associate

Jordan is a member of Ford Sumner’s commercial and corporate team, with particular expertise in commercial leasing and property matters. He advises on a wide range of leasing issues, including complex design and build projects, airport estate arrangements, and landlord-tenant disputes. His broader practice covers construction, company and trust matters, not-for-profit advisory, and general commercial contracting. Jordan regularly acts for government agencies, airports, and landlords with national portfolios, and his background in employment law allows him to provide integrated advice on transactions involving both commercial and employment considerations.

Fenella Smith – Senior Lawyer

Fenella is a member of Ford Sumner’s commercial team, advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including business and share sales, privacy compliance, terms of trade, and incorporated societies. She has growing expertise in property law, with a focus on commercial leasing and residential conveyancing, and also advises on private client matters such as wills, trusts, and enduring powers of attorney. 

About Ford Sumner Lawyers

Ford Sumner Lawyers is a Wellington-based law firm providing commercial, construction, property, dispute resolution, and private client legal services.