By Jacque Lethbridge - 28 Apr 2021
Martelli McKegg is proud to announce the elevation of
three of its lawyers to the positions of Special Counsel and Senior
Associate. All of the senior appointments within the firm have been
attained by women all of whom are exemplars of the firm's ethos and
examples of a modern approach to legal practice. The firm is
particularly happy that these appointments are taking place in its
100th year of operation as a trusted law
firm in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tara
Grant is promoted to the position of Special Counsel and has
been with the firm since 2008 having carved out a career in trust
and relationship property practice areas where she provides
leadership within the firm both in the Trust and Litigation teams.
Tara has done so while also breaking new ground as the firm's first
fulltime remotely based lawyer, having moved from Auckland to
Rotorua in 2018 where she is based with her husband and four
children, all who were added to the fold while Tara has been with
the firm.
Emma Foster
is another firm success story having started with the firm as an
admitted lawyer but working in a secretarial role. Emma works
closely with Lewis Grant and has become a trusted advisor to some
of New Zealand's most prominent families, businesses and
individuals. Emma's warmth and work ethic are key attributes and it
has been a pleasure watching her star rise over the last 7 years
and to see the key position she takes in our trust and asset
management practice.
Telise
Kelly is a key member of Martelli McKegg's now 20 person strong
litigation team working across a broad range of construction,
commercial, trust and relationship property litigation. Telise is
another example of how flexible practicing arrangements can support
a growing career having been one of the firm's pioneers in regular
remote working from her home in Matakana. Telise is sought out by
our clients for her practical, robust and dedicated litigation
style and is looked to as a mentor to the litigators working below
her.
Congratulations to Tara, Emma and Telise for being play makers
and game changers.