https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team daily 0.75 2026-02-25 https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/sharon-zheng monthly 0.5 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/81cdad9b-f523-441c-b9a4-9d03ef60d850/Sharon+Final.jpg Team - SHARON ZHENG Sharon is a Registered Legal Executive and supports the firm across legal and marketing functions. Sharon joined the firm in October 2024. She brings over seven years’ experience as a Legal Executive and Trust Account Administrator, with experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing. Sharon also has a strong background in marketing, sales, and customer service, gained in New Zealand and overseas. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she is friendly, approachable, and has a strong focus on client needs. Outside of work, Sharon enjoys gardening and is a keen dog and LEGO enthusiast. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/agnes-lee monthly 0.5 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/afc48576-4f5d-42e6-952c-94a3f5a65fc6/DSC_7142a+%281%29.jpg Team - AGNES LEE Agnes is currently completing the final year of a conjoint Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Law. She has a strong interest in commercial property and family law and enjoys supporting the firm across these practice areas. Agnes has previously worked at an immigration firm, assisting an immigration lawyer with the processing of work and residency visa applications, and developing client communication and practical legal skills. Outside of work, Agnes enjoys travelling and gaming. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/olivia-amrein monthly 0.5 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/49c402b9-5e5d-4a37-befe-3ce85e668379/Olivia+%28her+final+cropped%29.jpg Team - OLIVIA AMREIN Olivia joined the firm in June 2025 and provides secretarial and administrative support to the team. She brings a strong background in customer service and is known for being organised, hardworking, and keen to develop her skills within a collaborative and supportive legal environment. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys cooking, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/jaynee-koppers monthly 0.5 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/efdb7e5f-a761-43f7-830e-f1f0463b9c50/DSC_7315b.jpg Team - JAYNEE KOPPERS Jaynee joined the firm in September 2025, having gained experience across a broad range of areas, including residential and commercial property matters, trusts, estates, relationship property, employment agreements, and basic immigration assistance. Jaynee holds a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Sociology) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Auckland. Jaynee prides herself on being solutions-focused and reliable with a calm and proactive approach. Outside of work, Jaynee enjoys staying active, gardening, and spending time at the beach. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/phil-ahern monthly 0.5 2024-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/2fd21d1f-7921-4a51-818c-792542a28626/PHIL-AHERN-Managing-Partner.jpg Team - PHIL AHERN I spent the first 25 years of my practice primarily involved in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution. This included numerous cases from the District Court through to the Supreme Court addressing a wide range of disputes including breach of commercial contracts, confidentiality and intellectual property claims, building and construction disputes and property claims. This work however focused on assisting clients to resolve relationships that had gone wrong. At the same time it gave me a strong insight into areas or matters that could have been addressed at the formation of the relationship that could have avoided those subsequent disputes. I believed that if I could be involved at the negotiation and completion of these contractual arrangements from the inception, I could add greater value to the client and assist them in avoiding the costs and delays that arise when agreements go wrong. As a result I changed focus to being involved at the time of entering into commercial relationships. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/upashna-kumar monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/625ea1ff-f8de-46d7-bd7d-45281d8f6516/DSC_7410a_UK.jpg Team - UPASHNA KUMAR Upashna has extensive experience in all residential and commercial property matters including assisting clients with their due diligence, financing, conveyancing, occupation right agreements, leases and subdivisions. She also practices in the areas of trust and estates including trust establishment and administration, trust wind up, preparation of enduring powers of attorney, wills and estate administration. Upashna is very personable and clients value her approachable and friendly demeanour. She is thorough, dedicated and continuously strives to achieve the best results for her clients. Upashna holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland. She is a member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP). https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/bryce-town monthly 0.5 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/743b0906-15c3-433a-8aba-f6fd37107e77/BRYCE-TOWN-Partner.jpg Team - BRYCE TOWN Bryce is an expert in property and trusts and estates law, practising also in business. He specialises in retail and commercial leasing, sales and purchases of both commercial and residential property, and subdivisions of all types. Bryce’s clients include both private client and commercial property investors and developers, Lessors, Lessees, child care operators, wine companies, U.S., Chinese and Korean property investors, receivers, family and trading trusts. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/ian-lowish monthly 0.5 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/ff953fce-17d0-46eb-a565-671ce800c13a/IAN-LOWISH-Consultant.jpg Team - IAN LOWISH Ian is an expert in property and trusts and estates law, advising also in respect of family matters. Ian is a consultant with extensive experience and expertise in all areas of property law. Ian specialises in the sale and purchase, leasing and development of property. Ian also provides private clients with advice on trusts and asset protection. Ian will provide you with excellent advice and efficiently action your plans. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/jenny-bentley monthly 0.5 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/7e83c24a-970c-4904-a1a9-d679039ce2eb/JENNY-BENTLEY-Registered-Legal-Executive.jpg Team - JENNY BENTLEY Jenny has been with the firm for many years. She is a senior Registered Legal Executive and is a fellow member of the LENZ. 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Joseph holds a Bachelor of Commerce & Administration and Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University of Wellington. https://www.kentlegal.co.nz/team/nick-farrands monthly 0.5 2024-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65dcf059c954637358c50ea1/5a8acd86-beef-4407-a3d5-227187ba3c34/NICK-FARRANDS-Associate.jpg Team - NICK FARRANDS Nick’s expertise lies in dispute resolution and employment law, practising also in the family law area. Nick has specialist dispute resolution experience in insurance, insolvency, relationship property, trusts and property disputes. Nick will assist you to efficiently achieve the best possible outcome, avoiding court if possible. 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