Headquarters:

6/586 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204

Year founded:

1919

Number of employees:

Phone:

078 382 079

Email:

reception@mccawlewis.co.nz

Website:

mccawlewis.co.nz

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/mccaw-lewis-lawyers

“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Renika Siciliano

Executive Director

Glenn Forster

Chief Executive

Daniel Shore

Director

Leadership

Renika Siciliano became the first wahine Māori to lead the firm when she was appointed executive director in October 2020. She heads the Kahurangi Tiriti Team and brings extensive expertise in Te Tiriti o Waitangi matters, Treaty settlement negotiations, Māori governance, iwi disputes and workplace law. Siciliano was recognised as one of NZ Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyers in 2022 and named a leading Māori Law, Māori Land & Treaty of Waitangi Lawyer by Doyle’s Guide in 2023. She also serves on the Waikato Rugby Union Board.

Executive Director

Renika Siciliano

Glenn Forster has been with McCaw Lewis since 2019 and became the firm’s first chief executive in 2022. His strong business acumen and financial expertise have provided valuable support to the McCaw Lewis Directors, complemented by a genuine commitment to people and doing what is right. Forster has played a key role in fostering a values-based culture across the firm, consistently supporting its strategic direction and uplifting others through his leadership.

Chief Executive

Glenn Forster

Daniel Shore has led the dispute resolution team at McCaw Lewis since his appointment as director in 2013. He advises clients on a wide range of commercial and property disputes, as well as trust, estate and relationship property matters. Known for his strategic approach, Shore delivers practical advice by understanding clients’ objectives and carefully assessing risk to develop effective strategies for the best possible outcomes. He also serves as a trustee for both the Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato and the McCaw Lewis Foundation.

Director

Daniel Shore

Erica Kofie, QBE

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Leadership

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Leadership

Laura Monahan

Director

Laura Monahan was appointed as a director in 2020 and leads the commercial law practice at McCaw Lewis. She has extensive experience in commercial matters, with particular expertise in the Māori commercial and governance space. Monahan is known for providing practical and accurate legal advice to help clients achieve their business goals, priding herself on keeping things simple and getting to know each client’s business. Outside of her legal work, she serves on the boards of the Waikato Family Centre Trust, which supports whānau with young babies, and the Waikato Diocesan School for Old Girls Association Committee.

Director

Laura Monahan

Kylee Katipo

Director

Kylee Katipo leads the Kahurangi Whenua team at McCaw Lewis, having been appointed as a director in October 2023. With deep expertise in Māori land matters, she also advises on resource management issues, supporting whānau, hapū and iwi across Aotearoa. She works closely with Ahu Trusts, Māori Incorporations, Whānau Trusts and Beneficial Owners of Māori Land. Committed to giving back, Katipo is actively involved with Te Piringa Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato, serves on the Waikato Community Law Board and the Māori Land Court Rules Committee, and is a trustee for the McCaw Lewis Foundation. She is also an accredited commissioner for RMA hearing panels.

Director

Kylee Katipo

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata. McCaw Lewis is recognised as a great firm because of its exceptional people and its long, honourable history in the Waikato region. While the firm prides itself on being a modern law practice, its roots stretch back to 1919, a heritage of which it is immensely proud. As an authentically bi-cultural firm, McCaw Lewis seamlessly blends tikanga Māori with legal excellence. This commitment is not just spoken; it is lived every day through a strong focus on core values: Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga and Whāia Te Iti Kahurangi – a passion for excellence. The firm embraces a whānau-first approach in all aspects of its work, fostering work-life harmony and providing the best opportunities for its kaimahi, all within a values-based culture. Tiana Barker, a rising talent recently promoted to associate, reflects this spirit: “It is nice to be surrounded by people who are not just hardworking and genuine, but fun! We are all united in our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our clients, which includes integrating Te Ao Māori into our everyday practice.”

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Dale Thomas

Director

Amanda Bedford

Director

Constantine Osuchukwu

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Dale Thomas was appointed as a director in 2020 and leads the property practice at McCaw Lewis. He brings a broad range of expertise across property, commercial and asset planning matters, working on projects such as subdivisions and developments, farm succession planning, syndications, leasehold arrangements and iwi property interests. Thomas is a strong advocate for setting clear goals and values a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and their other advisors as part of a team to achieve the best outcomes. He is also a member of the Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society.

Director

Dale Thomas

Amanda Bedford has served as director of the asset planning team since 2020, earning a reputation for both her technical expertise and the clarity and calm she brings to sensitive conversations around succession, family wealth and legacy. She often works closely with financial advisors and accountants to design practical solutions that honour her clients’ values and intentions. Beyond her professional role, Bedford is a long-standing trustee of ConneXu, a provider of disability support services, Age Concern, supporting the wellbeing of older people in the region, and Angel Casts, a charitable trust offering handcrafted keepsakes for families grieving the loss of a child.

Director

Amanda Bedford

Constantine Osuchukwu joined Lindisfarne as chaplain in 2021. Previously, he was the parish priest of St Matthew’s in Wendouree, Diocese of Ballarat, Victoria. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy and Theology), a Masters of Counselling and a Graduate Diploma in Community Development. Osuchukwu brings experience in a variety of parish roles, plus ministry work in prisons and the tertiary sector.

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Constantine Osuchukwu

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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