Client Administrator
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Sarah is responsible for collecting client due diligence information and maintaining records necessary for AML compliance. She also looks after deeds and provides backup for reception.
Legal Secretary
Clarissa Botes
Clarissa moved to the beautiful Hawke’s Bay early in 2021, following five years in Auckland after immigrating from South Africa in 2016. Clarissa loves cooking and baking, enjoys entertaining with family and friends, and of course spending time with her hubby and two kids.
Legal Secretary
Jude Hay
Jude provides secretarial support for Quentin Johnston, Christine Symes and Anna Bernie.
Estates Administrator
Michelle Hoy
Michelle is part of our estate’s team as an Estates Administrator. Michelle brings to the firm her experience in Case Management and Clinical Coding and has worked within the health sector for more than ten years.
She enjoys spending time with family and friends, all animals great and small, and the walking trails and nature of our beautiful region here in Hawke’s Bay.
Legal Secretary
Cathi Keenan
Cathi provides secretarial support to Jane Howden and Leah McHardy.
Billing Coordinator
Jodie Lawson
Jodie brings to the firm ten years’ experience in accounts roles and joined us in 2020 as Billing Coordinator. In this newly created role, Jodie oversees the processing of the firm’s invoices, letters of engagements and accounts rendered.
Front Office Executive
Wendy McIntyre
Wendy joined the firm in January 2021 following her return to Hawke’s Bay from Wellington, where she was the Sports Coordinator at Wellington High School. Wendy is a keen sportsperson and is enjoying being back in the Bay which allows her to spend time with family and friends.
Legal Secretary
Wendy Grant
Wendy has around 30 years’ experience in the legal sector in Australia and joined the firm in late 2020. She provides legal secretarial support to the criminal and family law team. Outside the office, Wendy spends most of her time enjoying the outdoors whether it be the beach, diving, hiking or checking out the local vineyards on her electric scooter.
Administration Assistant
Chloé Smart
Chloé was born and raised in the Northeast of England and emigrated to New Zealand in 2007. She spent 12 years in Auckland before relocating to Hawke’s Bay with her husband. Prior to joining Bramwell Bate, Chloé was a receptionist at a local Hastings law firm for a couple of years following ten years in the insurance industry. In her spare time, Chloé enjoys renovating her 1920s villa, collecting cats and plants, and sampling local Hawke’s Bay wines.