Dave is a graduate of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Dave joined the practice as a Partner in 2003 after relocating to Auckland with his family, having formerly been the Senior Partner of his own law firm in Oamaru.
Dave has wide experience in general practice but also specialises in providing legal services in the property, company, business, commercial, trust and estate fields. To contact Dave mail - dave@wplaw.co.nz
Diane Whalen Senior Legal Executive, Associate
Diane is a Senior Legal Executive undertaking work on a wide range of property transactions.
She has over 20 years of experience working closely with Councils and Developers on both small and large scale land developments, subdivisions and the creation of covenants and easements.
Her wealth of knowledge and experience in these fields make her an invaluable asset to the Wardill Pasley Law team. With a welcoming approach and great communication skills, Diane is very professional and a pleasure to deal with. To contact Diane email - Diane@wplaw.co.nz
Vaughn Summerton B.Juris, LLB, Partner
Vaughn joined the practice in 2012 and is also admitted as a Lawyer and Conveyancer in South Africa. He currently specialises in commercial, property, employment and family law (relationship property).
Vaughn’s pragmatic and hands-on approach enables him to provide quality service and sound solutions for his clients.
He is an active member of the local community and being fully bilingual is able to assist clients in Afrikaans. To contact Vaughn email - Vaughn@wplaw.co.nz
Kaye Nielsen Senior Legal Executive
Kaye is a Senior Legal Executive with over 20 years of experience. Kaye specialises in Estate administration, Enduring Powers of Attorney and property transactions and brings to Wardill Pasley Law a broad and extensive knowledge in these fields. Her attention to detail and great communication skills are an asset to Wardill Pasley Law and appreciated by her clients. To contact Kaye email - Kaye@wplaw.co.nz