Kiren Narayan

Senior Associate

kiren.narayan@martellimckegg.co.nz
+64 9 300 7632

Kiren Narayan, Senior Associate

Background

Kiren works primarily in construction and property law litigation. The challenging, people-focused nature of her role is a perfect fit for her and she enjoys using the tools and legislation available to find the most efficient resolution for every client. She is a skilled advocate, having won the Auckland final of the New Zealand Law Foundation Young Lawyers' Mooting Competition in 2018 and uses her advocacy to advance her clients’ case at every stage, from negotiations through to the Court room.

A natural problem-solver and lifelong learner, Kiren loves the challenge of keeping up with fast-moving legislation and finding the best way to approach each new case. Kiren is fluent in Spanish, French and Catalan, having lived in Spain, France, Mexico and Chile. Her role sees her enforcing foreign judgments, building our French-speaking service area and assisting clients from South America, Central America and Spain.

Expertise

  • Construction Law
  • Property Law

Recent articles

I'm trying to sell but someone's lodged a caveat on my property!

By Kiren Narayan

12 Dec 2023

Can I buy a property without an agreement for sale and purchase?

By Kiren Narayan

9 Nov 2023

Enforcing foreign judgments / Exécution des jugements de l’étranger

By Kiren Narayan

1 Jul 2023

I bought a property with someone and now they don't want to sell! / J'ai acheté de l'immobilier, mais mon copropriétaire ne veut pas le vendre !

By Kiren Narayan

17 May 2023

Specialisations

Building & Construction Law Dispute Resolution Foreign Investment / OIO French Speaking Services

Professional Development

Professional memberships

  • Society of Construction Law NZ

Qualifications

  • LLB, University of Auckland
  • BA (French/Spanish), University of Auckland
  • Exchange semester, Universidad Católica de Valparaiso, Chile
  • Admitted 2016

Recognition

  • Winner – Auckland final, New Zealand Young Lawyers Mooting competition, 2018

Other languages

  • Spanish
  • French
  • Catalan


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