Claire Gibson
Director
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 2
Email: claire@foundationlegal.co.nz
Claire Gibson is the Director of Foundation Legal and an experienced solicitor known for clear, practical advice. She takes a calm, client-focused approach—helping people understand their legal position and make confident decisions. Claire specialises in strategic asset planning, property, and commercial matters, including:
Residential and Commercial Property Law
Relationship Property
Wills and Estate Planning
Trusts and Asset Protection
Estate Administration and Disputes
Subdivisions and Development
Commercial and Corporate Law
Outside the office: Claire’s world revolves around her husband and two daughters. Away from client work, she’s happiest out in the fresh air staying active, experimenting with wholesome recipes, and hitting the tennis court.
Bailee Simpson
Senior Solicitor
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 5
Email: bailee@foundationlegal.co.nz
Bailee is a senior solicitor at Foundation Legal with a background in Family Law, previously working with clients and in the Family Court across the wider Auckland region. Bailee has a range of interests, but she is particularly interested in the areas of:
Residential and Commercial Property Law
Relationship Property and Family Law
Wills and Estate Planning
Trusts and Asset Protection
Estate Administration
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 often spends weekends making cakes for children’s birthday parties, plus sweet treats for friends and family. She can usually be found with her feline shadow, Bellatrix, and a good book in hand.
Kerryn Ferguson
Registered Legal Executive
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 3
Email: kerryn@foundationlegal.co.nz
Kerryn is a legal executive whiz with a wealth of knowledge across a range of areas, including:
Residential and Commercial Property Law
Relationship Property and Family Law
Wills and Estate Planning
Trusts and Asset Protection
Estate Administration
Commercial and Corporate Law
Outside the office: Kerryn has a husband and three girls who keep her busy. She also teaches Highland dancing and runs a Girls’ Brigade company. When time allows, she enjoys water skiing and getting out on the boat.
Jaz Carew
Legal Executive
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 5
Jaz is a valued member of the Foundation Legal team who assists clients across a range of matters, including:
Residential and Commercial Property Law
Wills and Estate Planning
Trusts and Asset Protection
Estate Administration
Outside the office: Jaz enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young children, being out on the farm, and baking. She also loves going for walks and climbing the Hakarimata Summit when she gets the chance.
Emma Walshe
Law Clerk
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 6
Email: emma@foundationlegal.co.nz
Emma recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Laws, majoring in Political Science. Emma is progressing from her role as an experienced law clerk towards being a solicitor in the near future. Emma is approachable, resourceful, knowledgeable, and always eager to help. She assists clients across a range of matters, including:
Residential and Commercial Property Law
Wills and Estate Planning
Trusts and Asset Protection
Estate Administration
Outside the office: Emma enjoys reading, history and geography, travelling, and relaxing at home with her cat, Linguine.
Anichem Prema Maninilavan
Law Clerk
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 1
Email: anichem@foundationlegal.co.nz
Nearing the end of her Bachelor of Laws at the Auckland University of Technology, Anichem has joined the Foundation Legal team as a law clerk and makes up half of our fabulous reception and administrative duo. Anichem is a bubbly, highly organised team member who works diligently to provide administrative assistance and support to both staff and clients.
Outside the office: Anichem loves spending time with family and friends and enjoying a day at the beach.
Emma Jean
Law Clerk
Phone: 07 949 7879 Ext 1
Email: emmajean@foundationlegal.co.nz
Emma Jean is in her final year of a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Waikato, having previously studied Environmental Science (Bsc) at Massey University. Emma Jean has joined the team as a law clerk and makes up half of our reception and administrative duo. A problem-solver by nature, Emma Jean is dedicated to providing high-quality experiences and support to clients and the team alike.
Outside the office: When she’s not studying, Emma Jean can usually be found with a camera in hand enjoying the great outdoors, or capturing memories with friends and family over a BBQ or games night.
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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)