Claire Gibson

Director | Foundation Legal 

Phone:           07 949 7879
Mobile:           021 715 325
Email:             claire@foundationlegal.co.nz

Areas of Expertise: Claire specialises in advising clients on strategic asset planning, property and commercial matters, including: 

  • Residential and Commercial Property Law
  • Subdivisions and Development
  • Maori Land
  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • Trusts and Asset Protection
  • Commercial and Corporate Law
  • Charities and Incorporated Societies
  • Relationship Property

Outside the Office: I have an incredible husband and two gorgeous girls who are the apple of our eyes. When my time is not devoted to my family or clients, I love nothing more than getting fresh air and exercise, listening to podcasts and having a laugh with my friends.

Bryce Butler

Conveyancing Manager/Registered Legal Executive
| Foundation Legal 

Phone:            07 949 7879
Mobile:           027 343 3450
Email:             bryce@foundationlegal.co.nz   

Areas of Expertise: Bryce’s specialty is with all things conveyancing related with a particular focus on assisting first home buyers and putting them at ease from the start of the process to the point when they officially own their first home. Bryce’s main areas of focus are:

  • Sale and purchase of residential property

  • Turnkey contracts

  • Drafting Agreements for Sale & Purchase

  • Kiwisaver withdrawals and Kainga Ora First Home Grants

  • Refinancing

  • Build Contracts

Outside of office: I have recently become a Father so my free time is spent entering the world of parenting with my wife Nikha at my side. Outside of parenting I enjoy spending time with my dog Buddy and being active in the forms of biking and running and socialising with my friends and family.

Bridget Dowsett

Legal Executive | Foundation Legal 

Phone:            07 949 7879
Mobile:           027 428 1914
Email:             bridget@foundationlegal.co.nz

Areas of Expertise: Bridget covers all our residential conveyancing including:

  • Refinancing

  • Sale and purchase of residential property

  • Kiwisaver withdrawal applications

  • First home start grants

  • AML and client care guru

Outside the Office:  When I’m not busy with my two grown children, I love spending time with my wider family and friends.

Kerryn Ferguson

Legal Executive | Foundation Legal 

Phone:            07 949 7879
Mobile:           021 488 017
Email:             kerryn@foundationlegal.co.nz   

Areas of Expertise: Kerryn is our Legal Executive whiz with a wealth of knowledge including:

  • Trusts

  • Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney

  • Conveyancing

  • Business Transactions

Outside the office: I have a husband and three girls that keep me busy. I also teach Highland dancing and run a Girls' Brigade Company. When time allows I enjoy water skiing and getting out on our boat.

Testimonials

Jeff Robinson

If you want something done Claire is your person. I found Claire to be very energetic, easy to talk to and very proficient. 

I like dealing with people who I feel I can trust and that’s why I would recommend Claire and Foundation Legal to anyone.

Paul Pastor

Claire helped me with a transaction that did not go according to plan. She was my rock. I highly recommend Claire and her team.

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