D J (Duncan) Watson - LLB (Canterbury) [1973]

Former Government Solicitor - Corporate Services and Corporate Planning Manager Trade & Industry.  Manager Trade Policy (Multilateral Organisations).  Senior Trade Commissioner Middle East, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  On return to New Zealand he has specialised in Property Law with a focus on Property Investment, Trust and Estate Planning, Forestry and Farms.  Past President Hawke's Bay Property Investors Association, Vice President Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce.  Recreational interests include fishing, hunting, sailing and environmental issues.

email:dwatson@wtr.co.nz

P S A (Peter) Cato - B.BS (Massey) [1990], LLB (Waikato) [2001]

After completing a Business Degree at Massey University in the late 1980's, Peter gained considerable hands on experience in the corporate sector.  Subsequently Peter completed a Law Degree at Waikato University and practised as a commercial solicitor in Rotorua for nine years.  His areas of expertise include all aspects of property law, commercial entities, residential commercial and rural conveyancing, together with succession planning (Wills, Trust and Estates). Peter is an enthusiastic amateur in many sporting activities including skiing, MTB and sailing.

email:pcato@wtr.co.nz

N J (Nicola) Rawnsley - LLB, B Com (Otago) [2007]

Enjoys most sports, in particular netball, rugby and athletics, but will give anything a go.  Is a keen beachgoer, aspiring chef and food critic.  Involved in all aspects of conveyancing, commercial matters and succession planning.

email:nrawnsley@wtr.co.nz

 N J (Nicola) Booth - LLB (Hon), BA (Auckland) [2010]

Enjoys tramping, basketball, music and the theatre,  Involved in all aspects of Family Law.

email:nbooth@wtr.co.nz