Our Team

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Adam joined Waterstone in 2017 as our senior in-house lawyer. He has appeared in the District, High Court and Court of Appeal on complex recovery and enforcement matters. His experience, leadership, and technical skills are significant assets to the business. As well as his legal expertise, Adam is also a licensed insolvency practitioner and manages complex insolvency appointments and restructuring assignments through to completion along with providing strategic insight on insolvency related consulting & advisory engagements.

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Yen joined the Waterstone team in 2018, taking on the role of Finance Manager. Holding memberships with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, as well as being an FCA in Ireland, she contributes an extensive background of over two decades in international finance management. Her rich experience spans across diverse industries, including retail and services, with footprints in Ireland, Hong Kong, and New Zealand.

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Michael joined Waterstone as one of our Insolvency Officers. He has a BCom in Accounting and Commercial Law from the University of Auckland. He previously worked at a well-respected Parnell accounting advisory firm. Michael is involved in business sales, restructuring and forensic analysis. His work ethic is an asset to Waterstone.

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Rebecca joined Waterstone as our Accountant. With 4 years of external auditing and 5 years of commercial accounting experience, Rebecca is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the accounting functions and supporting the organisation.

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Kelly joined Waterstone in March 2021 as a Law Clerk. She was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the High Court of New Zealand in October 2021. She is part of our in-house legal team of 3. Kelly graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Law and LLB from University of Pretoria (South Africa). She has had multiple Court appearances in the District and High Court, as well as an appearance in the Court of Appeal. She is passionate about the niche area that is Insolvency Law. Outside of work Kelly is a lover of sport, series and Star Wars.

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Lucy works at Waterstone as Junior in-house counsel. Lucy graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and LLB from the University of Auckland. She worked in finance prior to entering the legal field. Outside work she enjoys learning musical instruments and travelling.

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Brooke currently works in the capacity of law clerk and worked in Corporate Advisory Services prior to joining Waterstone. She currently holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of Canterbury. Apart from legal matters Brooke enjoys hiking and spending times outdoors with loved ones.

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William joined Waterstone in 2019 as an Insolvency Officer and has made substantial progress during his time at the firm, now managing the Wellington Office. William holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting from Victoria University of Wellington. William enjoys restructuring companies to explore every chance of survival for distressed businesses. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports and spending time in the outdoors.

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Ben is a Graduate Analyst at Waterstone and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland where he was a distinguished graduate. He is a certified associate in project management and has working experience in tax advisory. When not crunching the numbers Ben partakes in triathlons, running and endurance racing.

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Stan works as one of the insolvency analysts at Waterstone. Stan has a background in finance and insurance, with experience in private equity and financial services. He has master’s degree in Applied Finance from Auckland University of Technology.

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Peter joined Waterstone in 2009 after having graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and LLB from Victoria University. In his time at Waterstone, Peter took several appointments as a Liquidator, while also providing internal legal guidance on a matters including litigation opportunities and security disputes. Following a long hiatus in Canada, Peter is back in a consulting capacity and manages Waterstone’s interests in Christchurch.

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Jade is Waterstone's Receptionist/Administrator. Jade has a background in management and operations, predominantly in Public Health. Jade has worked as an executive officer for Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services as a correspondent between her health division and parliament.

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Benno is Waterstone's Marketing Coordinator and has experience working in the print and digital media industry and publishing. Benno holds a degree in languages and an MBA. When not at the office Benno enjoys running and sailing.

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