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the team
 

Shane Robinson
Principal

Nicole Mount
Solicitor

Shane was admitted to the Bar in 1989. He has over 32 years experience in General Practice.  He specialises in Criminal, Family, and Employment Law.  He is also a Court-appointed lawyer for children.

Contact Shane

shane@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 2258

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Nicole has a special interest in all criminal, family violence, parenting/guardianship disputes, and separation matters.  She is a Legal Aid provider in criminal, family and mental health matters.

Nicole is currently on maternity leave, July 2025.  She will be back with us in 2026.  

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Contact Nicole

nicole@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 2257

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Brenda McDonald 
Legal Executive

Mark Ligtenberg
Legal Executive

Brenda is a Registered Legal Executive, with over 38 years experience.  She specialises in Conveyancing, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Estate Administration.

Mark has over 40 years experience as a Legal Executive. He specialises in Commercial and Residential Conveyancing, Subdivisions, and Administration of Trusts.

Contact Brenda

brenda@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 2252

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Contact Mark

mark@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 8585

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Administration and Support Team

Leanne Rookes

Leanne is an experienced Executive Assistant and Legal Secretary. Leanne is Shane's Assistant, and supports Nicole.

Contact Leanne

leanne@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 8585

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Sarah Gillies

Sarah is a qualified Legal Executive. Sarah supports Mark.

Contact Sarah

sarah@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 2250

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Lorraine McArthur

Lorraine is a qualified Legal Executive, and supports Mark with subdivisions. Lorraine works Thursday and Friday.

Contact Lorraine

lorraine@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 2255

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Pam Walker

Pam is a qualified Legal Executive.  Pam supports Brenda, and is our contact person for all things Trust Account.

Contact Pam

pam@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 2259

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Jackie Beckett

Jackie is an experienced Legal Secretary. Jackie supports Mark, and is also the 'face' of SR Legal at reception. Jackie works Tuesday to Friday.

Anthea Hill

Contact Jackie

law@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 8585

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Anthea is an experienced Legal Executive. Anthea supports Mark.

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Contact Anthea

law@srlegal.co.nz

04 527 8585

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SR Legal practised as Paino & Robinson until 31 March 2025

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