LLB / BA
Mary Joy is a partner in the Private Wealth Team. She advises on estate planning, trusts, relationship property, and estate management. A specialist in trust law, she regularly undertakes complex wealth/asset structuring and provides strategic advice to ensure structures and documents are workable and durable for the future. As a trusted advisor, she assists families as they put in place constitutional documents and establish a family office to manage wealth through the generations.
She has a strong focus on the legal implications of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 and the increasing scrutiny of trusts, tailoring solutions to suit each client’s unique circumstances. Her background in family law enables her to navigate sensitive dynamics with empathy and discretion.
Mary Joy also advises charitable organisations on legal and structural matters.
Mary Joy is a sought-after speaker for the New Zealand Law Society, The Law Association of New Zealand, and Legalwise, and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Professionals (STEP). She is ranked Band 1 in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) directory as a leading practitioner in private wealth law in New Zealand.
Known for her warmth and clarity, Mary Joy builds strong, trusted relationships with clients, helping them make confident decisions about their personal and financial futures.
