Private Wealth Law
New Zealand
9 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Mary Joy Simpson
High Net Worth 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Hesketh Henry
High Net Worth
Practice Areas
Mary Joy is a specialist in complex estate and trust planning. Her clients include UHNW and HNW individuals, families and business people, as well as charitable organisations.
She regularly advises on personal asset management plans, charitable entities, and relationship property planning, and undertakes complex restructuring to ensure existing structures remain durable and workable.
Mary Joy also acts in contentious matters, for example in family disputes regarding the running of trusts and businesses, and the division of trusts and estates among beneficiaries.
Relationships are important to Mary Joy; she is a legal professional that her clients can relate to, developing strong and trusted client relationships. She also works closely with other professional advisors.
Her knowledge and experience mean she is frequently asked to speak at seminars including for Legalwise, the New Zealand Law Society, and the Law Association of New Zealand.
Career
Mary Joy joined Hesketh Henry in 2007 and became a partner in 2012.
Professional Memberships
Mary Joy is a full member (TEP) of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Chambers Review
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Chambers High Net Worth
Private Wealth Law - New Zealand
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Mary Joy Simpson's practice includes trust and estate planning and administration, as well as establishing family offices for clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Mary Joy is deeply experienced and very good at cutting through complex issues with a commercial lens.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net WorthMary Joy is very insightful and has been extremely helpful in catering to our various requirements.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net WorthMary Joy is an amazing adviser with great knowledge who cares for her clients.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net WorthMary Joy is one of the top trust lawyers in New Zealand. She is careful, conscientious and effective, and she does not forget things when taking on an assignment. She delivers the answers.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net WorthMary Joy is one of the leading practitioners in New Zealand, with a huge practice and high-end complex work.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
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New Zealand
Mary Joy Simpson
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