Private Wealth Law

Henry Brandts-Giesen is a private wealth specialist. He advises clients based in New Zealand, as well as international clients who hold New Zealand-based assets, on trusts and estate planning matters.

"Henry is outstanding, responsive and commercial. He's wise beyond his years."

"Henry is an outstanding lawyer with great commercial sense. He has a wealth of experience which is extremely valuable for international firms dealing in New Zealand. Working with him is a first-class experience!"

"Henry is a market leader in the field and courts a number of major individuals and businesses in NZ and further afield. He has a professed expertise in the family office space and the preparation and management of structures to preserve intergenerational wealth. He is a savvy operator in respect of marketing and sharing knowledge."

Silvia McPherson is a partner in the firm's Auckland office. She regularly acts for high net worth clients seeking representation in domestic and international trust matters.

"I just found Silvia very insightful - she has an incredibly thorough knowledge of high net worth technicalities."

Sarah Kelly is a senior associate at Dentons Kensington Swan. She advises domestic and international high net worth individuals and family offices on asset and estate planning, offshore and domestic trusts, and trust governance.

"Sarah has been an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, prompt, personable, clearly a subject matter expert and discreet. Could not speak highly enough of her work."

"She is awesome! She is very efficient, technically proficient and a detailed person. She is good in front of clients and is very personable."

"Sarah is very proactive, supportive and technically very strong. She did a session for women on protecting and growing their wealth at a conference and I thought she handled the questions really well and was very approachable. She is very easy to work with."