Presenters

Andrew Grant, Barrister, Bankside Chambers
Andrew Grant is a specialist civil and commercial litigator. He has a broad civil practice, with particular expertise in contract, company, tort, property and trusts disputes. Andrew is regularly instructed as counsel in complex trial and appellate proceedings at all levels of the New Zealand courts system. He also provides specialist advice and advocacy in other forums, such as international and domestic arbitrations, specialist tribunals and mediations. Prior joining Bankside Chambers, Andrew was an associate at a leading litigation and arbitration firm in New York City, where he regularly acted for clients in New York state and federal court, as well as in international arbitrations under the ICC, UNCITRAL, AAA, ICDR and ICSID Rules of arbitration. He was also a junior barrister at Shortland Chambers, where he acted in commercial disputes together with leading King’s Counsel and other senior barristers. Andrew holds an LLM from Harvard Law School, where he received honours grades in multiple commercial litigation papers. He also holds a BA/LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland, where he awarded a number of prizes in advocacy, including the Auckland and New Zealand senior mooting championships, the prize for national best speaker, and the award for global best oralist at the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Washington DC. Andrew accepts instructions on matters around New Zealand and internationally. He is a member of Bankside Chambers Singapore, and may also be instructed on international arbitration matters there.


Stephanie Irons, Director, Davenports Law
Stephanie enjoys advising on all aspects of asset planning, including reviews and restructuring of existing trust structures, as well as the establishment of new structures and trusts. She appreciates the importance of understanding each client, and their families, unique circumstances and objectives when advising on asset planning structures. Stephanie has assisted families in navigating contentious estate and trust matters, with a focus on constructive solutions. She also advises on all aspects of relationship property, including contracting out agreements and separations. Stephanie is a member of The Law Association Trust Law Committee. Outside of work, when Stephanie is not busy with her three young children, she loves running and watching stand-up comedy.