Solicitors & Consultants

NEIL THOMSON - Consultant
Neil has had some 48 years' experience in areas of property, subdivision, partnership, companies, societies, wills, estate planning and family trusts with many long-term client families. Over the years he has also been in positions of leadership in many organisations including St. Andrew's College and the Canterbury Club.

Neil retains a keen interest in new technology and in art. He retired as a partner in 2006 but remains with the firm.

PETER CHAMPION - Consultant

Peter has practised in Christchurch for 48 years after completing BA and LLB degrees at the University of Canterbury.

His principal areas of practice are conveyancing, rest home administration, trusts, wills and estates.

Peter has participated in many sports and maintains an enthusiastic interest in gardening, sport and the arts.

KATE DOUGHERTY - Associate

Kate attended University of Canterbury where she completed a BA (History) in 1995 and an LLB in 1998. Since admission Kate has worked in both Invercargill and Christchurch acquiring a broad range of legal experience including criminal, employment, family, civil and commercial law. In the past she has served on the Boards of Maori Legal Services in Christchurch and Southland Community Law Centre. She was President of the Canterbury University Branch of AIESEC (International Association of Business Students) and Secretary of Maori Law Students’ Association (Te Putairiki).

Kate has served on a number of Canterbury District Law Society Committees. She is currently a member of the Family Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society and volunteers at Citizens Advice Bureau. Kate also has an interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution which she is studying part time through Massey University.

Kate joined Cuningham Taylor in 2004. She works in the litigation team primarily in the areas of employment, family, weather-tight homes and other civil litigation.

Outside of work Kate has recently taken up the challenge of social golf (with the emphasis on social). She is an avid gym-goer and is currently trying to learn to love running.

KORINA STRONACH - Associate

Korina graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2006 with an LLB and BA in English and joined Cuningham Taylor as a solicitor in 2007. Her areas of expertise are Commercial and Property law with a focus on Residential & Commercial Conveyancing and Family Trusts.
As well as working as a lawyer, Korina also works part time as an aerobics instructor and enjoys doing volunteer work for various volunteer organisations.
Her spare time involves training for multi-sport events and spending time with family and friends.

CAMPBELL TREWIN - Staff Solicitor

Campbell graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2010 with an LLB and BA in Political Science. He started full time with Cuningham Taylor in May 2011. His areas of practice include Commercial, Property, Trust and Estate Law.
Campbell has a passion for painting and drawing, as well the performing arts, and music. He also takes a keen interest in new and innovative technology.