Claire Gibson
Director | Foundation Legal
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 2
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.
Bailee Simpson
Solicitor | Foundation Legal
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 5
Email: bailee@foundationlegal.co.nz
Bailee joins our team as a Solicitor with a background in Family Law, previously working with clients and in Family Court in the wider Auckland region. She is interested in the areas of Estate Planning and Wills, Conveyancing, and helping those in the process of buying their first home.
Bailee is also passionate about mental health in the wider legal profession and is an appointed Committee Member of the TLANZ Mental Health & Disability Law Committee.
Outside the office: Bailee is an avid baker, and her weekends are often spent baking cakes for children’s birthday parties and sweet treats for her friends and family. Bailee can always be found with her feline shadow, Bellatrix, and a good book in hand.
Kerryn Ferguson
Legal Executive | Foundation Legal
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 4
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.
Jaz Carew
Legal Executive | Foundation Legal
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 5
Email: jaz@foundationlegal.co.nz
Jas is one of our Legal Executives who assists Claire and covers other matters including:
Refinancing
Sale and purchase of residential conveyancing
Kiwisaver withdrawal applications
AML
Outside the office: I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two young children, being out on the farm, baking, I love going out for a walk and climbing the Hakarimata summit when I get the chance.
Emma Walshe
Law Clerk | Foundation Legal
Phone: 07 949 7879
Email: reception@foundationlegal.co.nz
Emma is our law clerk and in her final year of a Bachelor of Laws majoring in Political Science At Waikato University. Emma is your first point of contact when you reach out to us – she’s approachable, resourceful and always eager to help. She’s an all-round delight to work with.
Outside the office: Emma enjoys reading, exploring history and geography and relaxing at home with her beloved cat Linguine.
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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P. 07 949 7879
M. 021 715 325
E. claire@foundationlegal.co.nz
Postal address:
PO Box 20423, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3241
Physical Address
Shop L313, The Base, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200
(Entrance on the right of Pero’s Barber Shop)