Emily Black
Auckland
Summary
I am a dedicated and experienced Private Wealth Solicitor who can provide comprehensive legal advice to high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees. With a general practice and property background I bring a [ ] of knowledge to liaising with and advising clients. I am seeking a new opportunity to use my skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional services outside a law firm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate - Private Wealth Team
Hesketh Henry
03.2014 - Current
- Managed a client base of high-net-worth clients and intergenerational wealth families.
- Advised clients on all estate planning needs including providing advice on wills, trusts and family structures to ensure the efficient transfer of wealth.
- Collaborated with accountants and financial advisors to ensure the current or proposed structuring was tax efficient.
- Conducted regular reviews of clients' estate plans to ensure alignment with the Trusts Act 2019 and the changing legal landscape.
- Drafted complex legal documents to record family arrangement.
- Provided strategic legal advice to clients on relationship property matters, both at the beginning of relationships adn at the end.
- Prepared and negotiated relationship property agreements (section 21 agreements) and separation agreements (section 21A agreements).
- Managed the estates team at Hesketh Henry for approximately two (2) years. This provided exposure to clients and their families during some of their hardest times.
- Involved in trust litigation and liaising with external barristers.
- Trained and supported law graduates, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Improved client satisfaction by quickly and effectively addressing inquiries and complaints.
Solicitor - General Practice
AWS Legal
11.2012 - 03.2014
- General practice work including property transactions, commercial and business transactional work, estate planning and trusts.
Solicitor
Big Lottery Fund
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Various roles held in the legal team including:
- Contracts and procurement.
- Providing advice to the Arts Council England.
- Advising internal clients regarding capital grants and property matters.
- Providing general legal advice to internal clients.
Paralegal
Olephant Solicitors
09.2008 - 12.2008
- TBC
Solicitor
McVeagh Fleming
05.2006 - 07.2008
- TBC
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ03.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ2006
Skills
- Estate planning
- Trust Management
- Wealth preservation
- Asset protection
- Legal research
- Client relationship management
- Document drafting
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Senior Associate - Private Wealth Team
Hesketh Henry
03.2014 - Current
Solicitor - General Practice
AWS Legal
11.2012 - 03.2014
Solicitor
Big Lottery Fund
06.2009 - 12.2011
Paralegal
Olephant Solicitors
09.2008 - 12.2008
Solicitor
McVeagh Fleming
05.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Otago
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Otago
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