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.
Andrew Hooker
Andrew is the Managing Director and has an LLB from Auckland University. He was admitted to the bar on New Zealand in 1990. He has also appeared in Courts across... Read More
Karl Robinson
Karl is a director of Shine Lawyers and is primarily based in our Auckland Office. He obtained a BA in Political Studies and an LLB from Otago University, and was... Read More
Natalie Tofilau
Natalie is our Head of Operations and a qualified Legal Executive. She has worked for her entire career of over 20 years in the legal area. She first worked for... 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
Tim Gunn
Tim is a Senior Solicitor in our Auckland office. He has a LLM(Hons) from Auckland University and a LLB/BA from Otago University. He was admitted to practice in 2007 and... Read More
Joanne Kent-Johnston
Joanne is a solicitor in our Auckland office. She has an LLB from Auckland University and was admitted to the bar in New Zealand in 2015. Joanne joined Shine in... 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 part of our Christchurch team, specialising in... Read More
Tandy Gwaze-Musesengwa
Tandy joined Shine Lawyers in August 2017 and has a BA and LLB from Canterbury University. Tandy was admitted to the bar in New Zealand in 2014 and has since... Read More
Jennifer Bell
Jennifer Bell is the Executive Assistant for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Jennifer is located in the Auckland office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 9 320... Read More
Gemma Henderson
Gemma Henderson is a Legal Administrator / Receptionist for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Gemma is located in the Christchurch office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 3... Read More
Karyn Potton
Karyn Potton is an Administrative Assistant for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Karyn is located in the Auckland office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 9 414... Read More
Kathryn Davies
Kathryn Davies is a Senior Legal Secretary for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Kathryn is located in the Auckland office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 9... Read More
Mitchell Jensen
Mitchell Jensen is a Law Clerk for Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Mitchell is located in the Auckland office of Shine Lawyers New Zealand. Contact Directly on Phone: +64 9 415... Read More
Meet our team
Andrew Hooker, 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 ›
Contact us
We are civil litigation and insurance claims experts based in Auckland and operating throughout New Zealand. Contact us today to see how we can assist. Learn more ›
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