Christchurch firm Young Hunter has promoted Karen Welsford to special counsel. 

Karen Welsford. 

Karen first joined the firm in 2004 and, after spending time with another firm and travelling, she returned as a senior associate in 2014.

She specialises in civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution with a particular focus on insurance-related disputes.

Steph Gifford. 

Steph Gifford has joined the firm’s commercial team as an associate.

Steph practises in all areas of conveyancing, commercial, company and business related work, with a focus on relationship property, asset planning and elder law.