Our Team

Glenn has more than 25 years’ experience as a civil and family litigator.  After finishing his Master's degree in law at Victoria University, he worked as a Judge’s Research Counsel for the District and Family Courts’ Judges of the Central Region before going into a Barristers’ chambers with more experienced colleagues.  Initially Glenn's practice was mostly criminal and family law with some civil litigation but after 12 years of criminal law he left that to focus on family and civil litigation.  Glenn's family practice still includes a component of Lawyer for the Child work.

 

The civil litigation now includes some employment work including appearances in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court.  Trust, estate, relationship property and contractual disputes are the staple of Glenn's work.  Glenn has appeared in the District, Family, and High Courts, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

 

While a win in court is professionally satisfying, a large part of Glenn's work is resolving cases outside of court.  Sometimes that is not possible which is when the Courts and good representation are essential for there to be access to justice.  

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Email: Glenn@glennmason.co.nz

Brigid has more than 25 years’ experience as a litigator mainly in the Family Law area.  She finished a law degree from Victoria University and worked in private practice for a number of years in both the Family and Criminal jurisdictions.  She also worked as a Youth Advocate in the Youth Court.  She has mediation training and will be working in the areas of Lawyer for Child and Voice of Children as well.  This is type of work has always held strong interest for Brigid and she has, for a significant length of time, been a senior Solicitor at Oranga Tamariki specialising in the area of child protection.

 

Brigid’s working life has been about her commitment to promote her client’s best interests, helping them by reaching resolution whether by negotiation or through litigation in their matters.  She has appeared in District Court, Family Court, Youth Court and High Court proceedings and has been involved in coronial work attending inquests on behalf of Oranga Tamariki. 

 

Brigid is very focused on finding the best solution for clients whatever the area they are in.  She looks forward to creating and expanding her client basis and working closely with the team at Glenn Mason Barrister.

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Email: Brigid@glennmason.co.nz

Lisa has more than 24 years’ experience in running litigation files and assists Glenn with civil litigation claims, building disputes and civil enforcement procedures such as bankruptcy and liquidation. 

 

Lisa also has in excess of 14 years’ experience in running employment files.  She provides sound and timely advice to both employers and employees in all aspects of employment law.  She adopts a no-nonsense, sensible approach with a strong emphasis on achieving fairness for her clients. 

 

Lisa assists clients with issues that have arisen within the workplace and after the employment relationship has come to an end.  She regularly attends mediation with clients and has assisted Glenn with matters in the Employment Relations Authority.   

 

Lisa qualified as a Legal Executive in 1994 and in 2018 completed a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies in Dispute Resolution through Massey University. 

 

Lisa is always keen to discuss with client's alternative dispute resolution options so they can determine which process may suit them best taking into account the cost-effectiveness and timeliness of the various options available to resolve their dispute.

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Email: Lisa@glennmason.co.nz

Rebecca has over 25 years experience in Human Resources, across Commercial and Government Sectors in Australia and New Zealand.  She has a Bachelor of Business Studies in Human Resource Management and has experience across all areas of HR including large scale restructures and general ER issues. 

 

Rebecca’s role is to assist and support Glenn’s clients with employment related advice and disputes.  

 

Rebecca is also a Director of the HR Collab, where they support local businesses with Human Resources policies, practises and advice.

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Email: Rebecca@glennmason.co.nz

Robyn has a Bachelor of Business Studies (first class Honours) and a PhD in Human Resource Management.  She also has over 20 years’ combined experience in HR and ER-related teaching and research at Massey University and managing staff in a variety of roles. Robyn also has previous experience as a legal secretary, financial administrator, and HR coordinator - experience that has been invaluable in developing her HR and employment career. 

 

Robyn works with Rebecca and Lisa to support Glenn's clients with their employment-related matters including advice on employment agreements, personal grievances, and general staffing-related legal issues. 

 

Robyn is also a Director of The HR Collab - a team of HR professionals providing HR and employment advice and support to local businesses.

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Email: Robyn@glennmason.co.nz

Jesse is an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Mediator.

 

Jesse has extensive knowledge and experience of family law matters which includes care of children issues.

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Jesse provides top level of support to the team  ensuring that the legal service our clients receive is second to none. 

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Through Family Dispute Resolution Mediation, Jesse enjoys assisting and empowering people to reach their own care agreements for their children, especially in difficult and emotionally stressful times.

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Email: Jesse@glennmason.co.nz

Rachel ensures our systems are running smoothly while at the same time giving day to day administration assistance.

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Rachel is the friendly face who will greet you at reception and helps the team to deliver a great service.

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Email: Rachel@glennmason.co.nz