Melanie Sargent, Partner
Melanie has 30 years experience in private practice, specialising in company, commercial and property development for both her private and corporate clients.
She has considerable expertise in the business, rural and equine sectors, and regularly advises clients on company and commercial law matters including, company acquisitions, financing and restructuring, joint ventures, equity partnerships, franchising, Trust Law and business structuring.
Melanie encourages direct contact with her clients and works promptly towards efficient outcomes for them.
Melanie is a member of the Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society.
Areas of expertise:
Commercial and corporate law
Commercial
and residential property
Franchising and Licensing
Trusts,
wills and estates
Background:
L.L.B., Victoria University of Wellington, 1981
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, 1982
Melanie became a partner at Izard Weston in July 2012,
having practised previously in the Manawatu as a partner with Wadham
Goodman.
Melanie's Personal Interests:
Sport, music, New Zealand art and gardening.
