People

Pravir is regarded by his clients and many of his peers as the leading expert in private client work in New Zealand. He is sought out for his  extensive knowledge and expertise gained during a career spanning almost 40 years. He is a trusted adviser to many of New Zealand’s most well-known  families. He is an experienced trustee.

Pravir provides strategic advice and guidance on general succession matters to high-net-worth clients throughout New Zealand as well as being sought out by family members, their trustees, family offices and other professional advisers for advice in this specialist area. He also has extensive experience in cross border issues succession and tax issues affecting families with interests or family members in multiple jurisdictions.

Pravir is ranked in band 1 as a private client lawyer in Chamber & Partners High Net Worth guide. He is also a full member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). Pravir is one of the founding partners of TGT Legal and has been managing partner since 2008. Before founding TGT Legal in 2002 he was a partner at Russell McVeagh and leader of their private client team.

Pravir is also the co-founder of and consultant to the CCH Trust Service, a software-based trust database and precedent system.

1983 - Admitted as a Barrister and solicitor of the HIgh Court of New Zealand
Member of International Tax Planning Association (ITPA)
Member of International Fiscal Association (IFA)
Member of Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP)
Member of ICANZ Trust Special Interest Group

Juliet Moses is a highly skilled and trusted adviser having built a reputation for understanding client-family dynamics, while recognising and respecting each family member's objectives, needs, interests and values.

Juliet provides advice on all legal issues relating to trusts as well as on estate planning, relationship property, estates, and wills. She regularly works with trustees, beneficiaries and other stakeholders, advising them on their rights and obligations, as well as acting as a trustee.

Juliet is a regular chair and presenter of seminars and author of articles on issues arising in those areas. She regularly speaks at New Zealand Law Society and Law Association conferences, and at STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) events, as well as being quoted in the media on such issues. Juliet is the chair of the STEP education committee and a recipient of the STEP Founder’s Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Juliet is Honorary Solicitor to the Auckland Chevra Kadisha Benevolent Society and Trust Board, and to the Aorangi Club. She is also actively involved in community organisations in other ways.  Among other things, she is a trustee of the Astor Foundation, working to maintain a peaceful and harmonious society in New Zealand and addressing issues arising from extremism and religious and ethnic hatred. She is also a trustee of the Auckland Foundation, the community foundation of Auckland, Tāmaki Makaura.

1996 - Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Member of CAANZ Trust Special Interest Group
Member of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and received the
Founder's Award for Outstanding Achievement
Member of The International Academy of Trust and Estate Law
Honorary Solicitor to Auckland Chevra Kadisha Benevolent Society and Trust Board
Honorary Solicitor to the Aorangi Club
Chair of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Education Committee (NZ) and contributing author and tutor of Trust and Estates Diploma (NZ)
Trustee of Astor Foundation
Spokesperson for the New Zealand Jewish Council

Stephen had extensive experience as corporate lawyer before transitioning to being a trust lawyer at TGT.

Stephen now specialises exclusively in providing advice on legal issues relating to trusts, general estate planning, relationship property, estates, and wills. He  regularly works with trustees, beneficiaries, and their advisers, advising them on their rights and obligations.

His corporate, commercial experience underpins the practical advice he can provide as a trust lawyer on long term succession issues to business families and those holding long term legacy assets. His experience and expertise are particularly valuable where highly bespoke trust structures are required to provide for the devolution of strategic assets to the next generation.

1996 - Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Member of CAANZ Trust Special Interest Group

Fiona has a strong client focus and enjoys delivering the optimal outcome for her clients. She expertly balances her technical know-how with the provision of practical solutions to her clients.

Fiona advises on all aspects of trust law and personal asset planning, and has experience in complex trust restructuring and drafting whatever documentation is required to seamlessly achieve clients’ personal asset planning objectives.

Fiona is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

2009 - Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Member of CAANZ Trust Special Interest Group
Member of Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP)

Richard is often sought out for his wisdom and experience. He has wide-ranging experience in advising and acting for private clients and their related trusts and other entities.

Richard is a trustee of the inter-generational succession trusts of many families. He provides clients with a broad range of succession and asset planning advice always aiming to ensure that they have the benefit of structures and plans that achieve their objectives and are “fit for purpose”.

Richard is a founding partner of TGT Legal. Before founding TGT Legal in 2002 he was a partner at Bell Gully and leader of their private client team.

Richard is President of the Auckland Medical Research Foundation, a Trustee of the Halberg Foundation and advises several charitable and not-for-profit organisations.

Member of Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP)
Member of CAANZ Trust Special Interest Group

Zoe joined TGT Legal after two years at a large commercial firm in the banking and finance team. Zoe advises on all aspects of trust law including the establishment and administration of trusts, duties of trustees and rights of beneficiaries, resettlements and variations.

She also advises on personal asset planning (including wills, use of trusts and memoranda of guidance for trustees), relationship property matters, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration and charitable trusts.

In 2021 Zoe completed and was awarded with distinction the NZ STEP Diploma in Trusts & Estates.

2014 - Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Member of Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP)

Mike is a solicitor qualified in England & Wales and advises in relation to wills, succession, relationship property and estates.

Mike joined TGT Legal after relocating from London where he worked for several international law firms, having qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2016. He advised trustees of large superannuation schemes in relation to all aspects of trusts law and UK pensions law, including trustee duties and obligations in the context of high value transactions and investments.

Mike has a strong client focus and particularly enjoys working with them to achieve their goals.

2016 – Admitted as a solicitor of the of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Sam is an experienced legal professional with expertise in trust law, estate planning and asset protection. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2016, he has advised trustees, beneficiaries, and families on complex legal matters, ensuring compliance and effective administration of trusts. Sam is adept at managing cross-border succession issues, effectively addressing the needs of families with members in multiple jurisdictions.

Sam is committed to delivering well-considered, results-focused solutions that achieve his clients’ objectives.  His clients value his ability to simplify complex legal concepts and navigate intricate legal issues with confidence and clarity.

 Sam holds both an LLB (Hons) and LLM (Hons), demonstrating his dedication to deepening his expertise in the field. His thoughtful and pragmatic approach has earned him the trust of clients seeking dependable legal guidance in personal and business succession matters.

2016 – Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

Legal Research Foundation

Brittany is a solicitor specialising in non-contentious private client services.

Brittany assists the team with a wide range of matters including advising on trusts, relationship property agreements, wills and enduring powers of attorney.  She enjoys advising clients on key milestones and creating personalised succession and asset protection arrangements.

Brittany has previously worked in Environment and Litigation teams.

2018 - Admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

Henry’s work encompasses creation and administration of trusts, personal assets planning, wills, EPAs, retirement village, incorporated societies, and charitable matters. He often conducts research on complex legal issues and is able to produce advice offering insights into ambiguous matters. He also speaks Cantonese and Mandarin and is prepared to assist people of different cultural backgrounds.

Before joining TGT and graduation, Henry worked as a litigation assistant to support litigators with a wide range of civil, criminal, and family matters. His experience remains helpful when contentious matters arise.

Apart from the law of trusts, Henry is also passionate about public law and was on the Law Dean’s List for Law of Democracy.

2022 - Admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

Aria assists the team on all aspects of private client services, advising on all aspects of trusts and estates, personal asset and succession planning, relationship property, structuring and governance of charities and immigration of high net worth individuals.

Before joining TGT, Aria worked as a tax solicitor at a major commercial law firm in New Zealand, assisting clients on various aspects of taxation, such as debt and equity structuring, banking and finance, property and GST, iwi corporate governance and anti-avoidance disputes.  She has also worked in competition and cross-border investment practices at a red circle law firm in Beijing and is fluent in Chinese Mandarin. 

Due to her diverse experience and multicultural background, Aria is well-placed to navigate complex matters with challenging legal, relational, and cultural aspects.  She enjoys working closely with clients to ensure their best interests are looked after.

2023 – Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

Emma works in the areas of trusts, wills, succession, relationship property and estates. With experience gained through volunteering at Community Law Canterbury, she has a passion for helping clients navigate the legal landscape with empathy and clarity.

Emma was admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in September 2024.

Colette is a qualified, registered legal executive.  Her areas of specialisation including administering trusts, personal asset planning, incorporating and administering companies together with general private client matters including estates and probate, residential and commercial conveyancing.

1989 - Qualified as a Legal Executive

Robyn is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of service delivery to our clients and the smooth running of our business services function.

Robyn leads the business support and financial functions within the firm to ensure the highest level of service for our clients. She also oversees the firms IT and HR requirements, with a specific focus on the wellbeing of our staff.

Robyn is a qualified Chartered Secretary and her background is primarily in the banking and legal sectors, both locally and internationally.  Robyn has experience in developing and maintaining strong systems and processes resulting in effective and sustainable change.