Solicitors & Consultants

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 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.

Hamish has extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of legal issues including in the areas of company and commercial law, joint ventures, real property and trusts. Hamish is the great grandson of one of the firm’s founders, Mr A S Taylor.

Hamish has an LLB (Hons) and B.Com (accounting major) from the University of Canterbury.

Prior to joining Cuningham Taylor, Hamish worked with Bell Gully in Auckland and Herbert Smith in London. He has also worked (on a secondment basis) as the general counsel for New Zealand Steel, part of the BlueScope Steel group.

Hamish is a keen tennis player and also enjoys golf and skiing.

Carolyn completed an LLB (Honours) at the University of Canterbury in 1998 and was then employed as a Judge’s Clerk at the High Court in Christchurch for two years. She was admitted to the bar in 2001 and worked at a Christchurch firm, specialising in family law.
Carolyn joined Cuningham Taylor in 2008. Her principal areas of practice are in family law and civil litigation. She can be appointed by the Court as Lawyer for the Child in Christchurch.

Carolyn has tutored at the Law School at the University of Canterbury for a number of years. She serves as a volunteer with the AFS student exchange organisation in Christchurch, and assists with the Citizens Advice Bureau legal advice service. Carolyn is a keen supporter of her sons in their endeavours in music, and she may be found at everything from Rockquest to pipe band competitions.

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.