Anna attended Victoria University of Wellington, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration. After being admitted to the bar in 2007, Anna worked at Russell McVeagh before spending five years in London, where she worked at Clyde & Co LLP, specialising in insurance and transportation, and as in-house counsel with TMF Group, a multinational professional services firm.
Since joining Hesketh Henry in September 2017, Anna has advised on a wide range of commercial disputes, particularly in the areas of insurance, construction and transportation. She has acted for a number of insurers, both in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom, and her insurance practice includes professional indemnity insurance (predominately in the construction sector), as well as general liability. Anna is a member of the New Zealand Insurance Law Association.
Anna is also building her transportation practice, building on her experience acting for airlines, airports and ground handlers, and their insurers in London. She is a member of the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association.
Anna acts for clients in all types of construction matters, both front and back end. She is familiar with all major forms of construction contract and has advised on bespoke contract terms. Anna is a member of the Society of Construction Law.