With an in-house team of specialists consisting of lawyers, accountants, and financial analysts, Waterstone conducts litigation for creditors in a cost-effective manner. With over 800 cases handled since 2008, Waterstone is experienced in all areas of recovery, insolvency and financial investigation.
Our diverse team of experts bring with them a wealth of experience that enable Waterstone to deliver a professional services of the highest standard.
Damien Grant has a commerce degree and has been involved in the insolvency industry since 2006. He is a licensed insolvency practitioner and is the principal of Waterstone Insolvency. Grant has extensive experience in litigation, and many of his judgments feature in the list of cases in the index of insolvency textbooks.
Adam 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.
Peter joined Waterstone in 2009 and holds 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. Following a long hiatus in Canada, Peter is back in a consulting capacity and manages Waterstone’s interests in Christchurch.
Bede joined Waterstone Insolvency in 2024 as our Wellington Manager. He is a chartered accountant with a background in small to medium sized enterprises and also has experience as an independent consultant for large organisations. Bede is passionate about building relationships and understanding businesses.
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.
William joined Waterstone in 2019 and has made substantial progress during his time at the firm. 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.
Stan joined Waterstone as one of our analysts. 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.
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.
Kelly joined Waterstone in 2021 and is an admitted Solicitor and Barrister of the High Court of New Zealand. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Commerce Law and LLB from University of Pretoria (South Africa). She has had multiple appearances in the District and High Court, as well as the Court of Appeal. She is passionate about the niche area that is Insolvency Law.
Farah joined Waterstone in March 2024. She was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the High Court of New Zealand in March 2021. Prior to joining Waterstone, Farah was in-house counsel for 4 years, advising a corporate group. Outside of work, Farah enjoys creating music and learning about global languages, fashion, cuisines, and cultures.
Brooke worked in corporate advisory services prior to joining Waterstone. She currently holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of Canterbury and is an admitted barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand . Apart from legal matters Brooke enjoys hiking and spending times outdoors with loved ones.
Cameron Churchill works as law clerk at Waterstone as while completing his Bachelor of Laws honours at Auckland University of Technology, where he finished top of his class in the law of Insolvency.
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.
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.
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.
Zoe is Waterstone’s receptionist/administrator. Zoe is experienced in handling administrative matters in the legal industry and also enjoys getting involved in marketing and events.
Insolvency and restructuring work requires varied expertise and combines several disciplines. A good business acumen, sound legal knowledge and lots of perseverance are just some of the ingredients that make a great insolvency team. At Waterstone we strive to achieve the best possible outcome from every set of unique circumstances. It requires boldness, creativity, sound ethics and constant improvement to get the best results.
Our team of experts is constantly growing in number and in ability. Waterstone has in the past assisted employees with developing their careers, skills and acquiring professional qualifications and will continue to do so in future. From humble beginnings, Waterstone has expanded its operations to where it is now able to provide the whole of New Zealand with insolvency and restructuring services.
Insolvency practitioners often deal with companies, and their creditors, at a time when they are at their lowest. Resolving matters in an amicable way gives them the opportunity to take on new adventures and move on in life and business. Resolving insolvency lies at the heart of what we do, and transparency, integrity and fairness is a prerequisite to achieving the best possible outcome.
Insolvency is all but mundane and every case brings with it unique challenges and circumstances. To be successful in all the appointments we undertake requires creativity and problem-solving skills.
While some prefer the predictable, Waterstone has established a hard-earned reputation for not veering away from difficult cases. We often push the boundaries of what is considered feasible and never shy away from new territory. We are ambitious and willing to take risks to achieve the outcome we perceive as the best way forward.
We are driven by the common goal of achieving a good outcome, in less than perfect circumstances. Business and risk walk along the same path, and we understand that sometimes things just don’t go the right way. When we get involved, we pride ourselves of resolving matters and achieving the best results with clarity.
Waterstone has three offices around New Zealand, covering both the north and south islands. Our on-site office managers and liquidators are able to assist in all parts of the country.
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