Leading law firm Tompkins Wake has appointed four new lawyers as the firm continues to strengthen and grow across its three offices.
Senior Associate, Kirsty Ridling, joins Tompkins Wake’s Local Government and Environmental and Resource Management teams. Based in the Hamilton office, Ridling brings a wealth of experience following seven years with the Council of the City of Sydney as a Senior Solicitor and experience with a Borough Council in the United Kingdom.
Associate, Fiona Ashby, joins the firm’s Corporate team based in its Auckland office. Ashby is an experienced practitioner who also holds a Master of Laws in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Associate, Morgan Brady, joins Tompkins Wake’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution team in the Hamilton office, bringing solid experience in civil and construction disputes.
Solicitor, Gemma Benge, joins Tompkins Wake’s Relationship Property and Family Law team based in the firm’s Rotorua office.
Chief Executive, Jon Calder, says the firm’s growth, driven by client demand is also underpinned by its ability to continually attract top talent.
“As the law firm at the centre of New Zealand’s economic and commercial heartland, we must continue to provide the expertise our clients need.” says Calder. “Exceptional people are vital to our success and we’re delighted to welcome Kirsty, Fiona, Morgan and Gemma to Tompkins Wake”.
