our people

John commenced practicing law in Waihi before relocating to a law firm in Te Awamutu. In 1999 he set up his own practice in Katikati. John recently attended a function put on by the Auckland Law Society to celebrate his and many others’ 50 years of practicing law.

John handles a wide variety of matters including wills, trusts, property and estates.

Marian is a “Mainlander”, a graduate of Otago University, with 28 + years experience in legal practice including 17+ as Barrister Sole.

Marian relocated to Katikati, joining Anderson Law in 2016. Marian advises clients on property transactions, refinance, guarantees, wills, estate protection and administration, estate proceedings, Powers of Attorney, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act proceedings, separation, relationship property agreements and proceedings, Trusts.

Marian is a competitive clay target sportswoman in a parallel life.

Karla joined our team in 2019 after graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (majoring in Genetics).  In 2020, she was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

Karla enjoys assisting her clients in a wide range of legal areas including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Property, Trusts, and Estates.

Renee began work at Anderson Law in 2016 as deeds clerk after finishing school the previous year. Since joining the firm her role has expanded to cover Receptionist, Legal Secretary, trust account administration, Legal Secretary and general roust-about for the team.

Neil, originally from Te Awamutu in the mighty Waikato, has been a legal executive for the past 30 years. Whether you are buying or selling homes, refinancing or subdividing, Neil is a one-stop legal shop.

Annette has been with Anderson Law since February 2016 having previously lived and worked in Hamilton. The opportunity to move to the sunny Bay of Plenty was too hard to resist and now enjoys a happy work/life balance.

In her role as Legal Assistant, Annette deals with residential conveyancing, wills and estates.

Julia joined Anderson Law in June 2019 after moving to Katikati to escape the “busyness” of Tauranga and the Mount where she had lived and worked since emigrating to NZ in 2001.

Julia has over 25 years experience working in law firms in the UK and New Zealand. Her current role as Legal Assistant sees her dealing with residential conveyancing, wills, estates and powers of attorney.