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Alissa Bell is a partner, board chair and leader in McVeagh Fleming’s family & relationship property team. Having been with the firm since 2011, she leads one of Auckland’s largest specialist family law practices, advising clients on complex relationship property disputes, parenting matters, family violence proceedings, mediation, collaborative law, and criminal and traffic matters. She is widely respected for her pragmatic approach, technical expertise and ability to guide clients through difficult situations with empathy and clarity.
In 2023, Bell became McVeagh Fleming’s first female chair in the firm’s century-long history. Since then, she has continued to champion initiatives that support flexible working, inclusive leadership and greater opportunities for women and caregivers in the legal profession, while helping guide the strategic direction of the firm.
Beyond her practice, Bell is an active contributor to the wider legal community. She serves on The Law Association’s Family Law Committee, is a member of the Family Court Association; participates in the international Ally Law network; and is a regular presenter, chair and facilitator at legal seminars, conferences and professional development programs.
Passionate about mentoring the next generation of lawyers, Bell is known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to creating pathways for others to succeed. Through her work as a lawyer, leader, mentor and advocate, she continues to make a meaningful impact on both her clients and the profession.
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Alissa Bell
Partner and Chair McVeagh Fleming Lawyers
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Earned an LLB/BSocSc from the University of Waikato and was admitted to the bar
2003
Joined McVeagh Fleming and developed a practice focused on family law and mediation
2011
Qualified as a Family Specialist Mediator, expanding her ability to help clients resolve problems
2012
Became McVeagh Fleming’s first female Board Chair in the firm’s more than 100-year history
2023
Partner and Board Chair, recognised as a preeminent family & relationship property lawyer
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