Kirsten Graham

Kirsten represents clients in Courts at all levels, and also enjoys securing strategic and practical outcomes for clients through negotiation and mediation.

Kirsten has a wide range of experience in insurance litigation arising out of parties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes – assisting clients in claims resolution, Court, the GCCRS and Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal.

"I love problem-solving and finding effective ways to help my clients overcome obstacles."

Kirsten has a special interest in assisting the trustees of New Zealand’s National Marae. After the Canterbury earthquakes Kirsten acted for the trustees to obtain consent to accommodate the Ministry of Justice to enable the courthouse to operate from the Marae. More recently she has worked with the trustees to redefine and extend the purposes of the reservation for future commercial development and social housing opportunities.

Kirsten has helped lead our firm’s Digital Office Committee which has transitioned the firm to an electronic work environment. She is passionate about finding efficiencies in legal practice through technology and has recently mastered ‘the electronic casebook’ to utilize in Courtroom presentation.

"I am passionate about using modern technology to improve legal practice and Courtroom presentation."

She enjoys the challenge and diversity of civil litigation and is motivated to help clients navigate complex legal issues and secure positive outcomes.

In addition to private practice Kirsten is a member of the Canterbury Westland Law Society Litigation Committee, CWLS Golf Committee, RITANZ, Women in Restructuring and Insolvency.