People

Sam is originally from South Africa, where he qualified as a solicitor in 1983. Originally a prosecutor, he entered private practice in 1987, establishing his own firm near Cape Town in 1990. The firm, still carrying his name, continues to practise successfully.

Sam came to New Zealand in 1993, and to Te Kuiti in 1994, joining Wally Bain in partnership in 1996. One of two partners at the time of the firm being established.

Sam practices mainly in the areas of commercial law, company law, rural law, succession planning, trust law, Elder law, and conveyancing.

Outside of the office Sam enjoys involvement with Church Administration, participating in and watching sport, and spending as much time as possible with his wife Linda, daughter Amy, and her family.

Katie was born and raised in a small town in Alberta, Canada. She travelled to New Zealand in 2009, and met her (now) husband Wess. Katie completed her Law Degree with Honours in 2016, at the University of Waikato. She was admitted to the bar in August of 2016. Katie completed work experience at Lamb Bain Laubscher, before being employed by the firm in April 2016.

Katie’s main area of practice are commercial law, Elder law, and conveyancing.

Katie, Wess and their sons Braxton and Beaudon live on a farm near Piopio. Katie enjoys spending time on the farm with her family.