About Me

With a wealth of legal expertise and a strong practical background in farming, Fiona provides comprehensive legal services. Working alongside Simon Brdanovic and Rachael Beattie, Fiona offers expert guidance on the following areas:

Property & Rural Law

• Rural and residential property transactions (sales and purchases)
• Leases (rural, commercial, and residential)
• Rest home occupation rights
• Subdivisions and land development
• Easements and land covenants

Contract & Commercial Law

• Contract drafting, interpretation, and amendments
• Sharemilking agreements (lower order, contract milking and 50/50)
• Farm succession planning
• Commercial agreements and leases

Estate & Succession Planning

• Wills and estate planning
• Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA)
• Family trusts and asset protection
• Succession planning for farming and business clients

Dispute Resolution & Mediation

• Rural disputes
• Arbitration and mediation (Associate member of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand)

Having farmed in Cambridge for over 30 years alongside her husband, Fiona has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the agricultural sector. Her firsthand experience gives her a unique perspective when advising clients on rural contracts, disputes, and succession planning. Committed to professional development, Fiona recently completed a Master’s in Law from Auckland University with distinction, further strengthening her expertise. She is also an associate member of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand.

Beyond her legal practice, Fiona is actively involved in community organisations and has contributed to numerous committees. She is dedicated to providing accessible and cost-effective legal solutions, encouraging early consultation to help clients navigate complex legal issues and achieve the best possible outcomes.