Background
Lydia Ding is a senior solicitor focusing on land subdivisions, overseas investment, financing, commercial leases, and conveyancing. Lydia also draws on her experience to assist private clients with trusts and relationship property matters. Her approach is detail-oriented yet focused on achieving her clients' broader objectives within the bounds of the law. Lydia provides exceptional client service, ensuring each client receives personalised advice and strategic solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Lydia brings a unique background to her legal career, having worked as a translator and interpreter for high profile New Zealanders. With a PhD in linguistics and fluent in both Mandarin and English, she adeptly bridges cultural divides within the community, particularly among those with a Chinese background. This skill enables Lydia to effectively communicate complex legal concepts, ensuring clarity and understanding for her clients.
Specialisations
Foreign Investment / OIO Property Law Asian Investment TeamProfessional Development
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Property Law Section
- Member of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters
Qualifications
- LLB, University of Auckland, 2020
- Admitted 2021
- Doctor of Philosophy in Translation Studies, University of Auckland, 2015
- Master of Applied Linguistics, Dalian University of Technology, 2010
- Bachelor of Arts, Dalian University of Technology, 2007
