Meet the Team
With over 20 years’ experience in civil and insurance related litigation, our team of experts will do everything they can to help you secure the result you are entitled to and the compensation you deserve.

Angela Parlane
Angela Parlane is the Managing Director of Shine Lawyers and is primarily based in our Auckland Office. She obtained her LLB in 1994 and was admitted to the bar in... Read More

Karl Robinson
Karl is a director of Shine Lawyers and works in both our Christchurch and Auckland offices. He obtained a BA in Political Studies and an LLB from Otago University, and... Read More

Natalie Tofilau
Natalie is our General Manager – Operations and a qualified Legal Executive. She has worked for her entire career of over 20 years in the legal arena, first working for... Read More

Andrew Hooker
Andrew is a Consultant of Shine Lawyers and has an LLB from Auckland University. He was admitted to the bar on New Zealand in 1990. He has also appeared in... Read More

Mobeena Hills (nee Singh)
Mobeena is a Senior Associate and Manager of our Christchurch office. She has a BCom from UWS in Sydney and a Juris Doctor (Postgraduate Law) from UTS in Sydney. She... Read More

Tiffany Sauni (nee Nelson)
Tiffany is a Senior Solicitor in our Christchurch office. She graduated from Canterbury University in 2009, and was admitted in the Supreme Court of Samoa, and the High Court of... Read More

Joanne Kent-Johnston
Joanne is a Senior Solicitor in our Auckland office. She has an LLB from Auckland University and was admitted to the bar in 2015. Joanne joined Shine in 2014, as... Read More

Claudia Leighs
Claudia completed her LLB at the University of Canterbury in June 2016 and was admitted to the bar in December 2016. Claudia is a Senior Solicitor in our Christchurch team,... Read More

Eoin Farrell
Eoin Farrell is a Senior Solicitor in our Christchurch office. Eoin was admitted to practice as a solicitor in Ireland in 2010. He moved to New Zealand in 2011 and... Read More
Pieter Venter
Pieter is an admitted advocate (barrister) of the High Court of South Africa, he also practised as an attorney (solicitor), conveyancer in South Africa, prior to his role as an... Read More

Alicia McCabe
Alicia is a solicitor in our Auckland office. She joined Shine Lawyers after graduating from Otago University and worked as a Law Clerk until her admission to the bar in... Read More

Maryem Al Samer
Maryem is a solicitor in Shine’s Christchurch team specialising in insurance litigation work. She completed her LLB and BA at the University of Canterbury and was admitted to the bar... Read More

Kathryn Davies
Kathryn Davies is the Practice Manager for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Kathryn has over 30 years’ experience working in law firms as both a Legal Assistant and in IT management.... Read More

Niken Waloejo
Niken Waloejo is an Administrative Assistant for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Niken is located in the Auckland office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 9 414... Read More

Mitchell Jensen
Mitch is a Law Clerk for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. He has studied for his degree at Auckland University. Mitch is located in the Auckland office. He has gained experience... Read More

Fleur Nicolson
Fleur Nicolson is an Executive Assistant for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Fleur is located in the Auckland office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 9 320... Read More

Shriana Williamson
Shriana Williamson is an Administrative Assistant for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Shriana is located in the Christchurch office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 3 365... Read More
Meet our team
Angela Parlane, Managing Director of Shine Lawyers New Zealand, works tirelessly to achieve great outcomes for clients. Learn more ›
Civil litigation information
We have extensive experience as civil litigation lawyers, and are able to guide you through the process by which legal disputes are resolved in New Zealand. Learn more ›
Insurance claims information
We have years of experience dealing with New Zealand insurers and can help you understand the insurance landscape. Learn more ›
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