Lynne Van has been promoted to the partner. Lynne joined Anthony Harper in 2015, her speciality practice area is insolvency litigation, and she has been involved in a number of cases that have clarified New Zealand law.

Susan Lyall – Special Counsel (Trusts and Asset Planning)
Susan has many years' experience in both trusts and asset planning and is also an experienced family lawyer with particular interest in relationship property. She advises clients on the establishment and restructuring of trusts, together with all aspects of asset planning including wills, enduring powers of attorney and the administration of estates. Susan also advises clients who wish to protect assets prior to and during a relationship and on the division of assets on separation, including personally owned assets and trust property.

Jordan Wright – Senior Associate (Corporate Advisory)
Jordan acts for clients on a range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, sale and merger transactions and corporate structuring. She has a growing specialisation in the supply chain, transport and logistics sector. As well as acting for clients on transactional work, Jordan provides advice on a range of commercial matters including procurement, supply, distribution and transport arrangements, shareholders' agreements and service agreements.

Alice von Batenburg – Senior Associate (Banking and Finance)
Alice von Batenburg has over seven years' experience in banking and finance law acting for both lenders and borrowers.

Emma Cowle – Senior Associate (Litigation)
Emma is a construction law expert. She acts across a broad range of construction disputes, including delay claims, variation disputes, and defective building work. Her expertise includes advising on the nuances of construction contracts and seeking resolution through adjudication, arbitration, and court proceedings.

Oliver Towle – Associate (Litigation)
Oliver has only been practising law for just over three years. His rapid promotion is in recognition of his expertise and skill as a litigator with a particular interest in public law and judicial review.