Background
Surendra’s compassionate approach and extensive experience make her a strong advocate for her clients. She ensures that every client understands their legal rights, and chooses the channels – including mediation and negotiation – that will help them reach the best possible outcome.
As Senior Associate in our Litigation team with a focus on family law, Surendra handles complex issues around relationship property, separation, custody and spousal maintenance, and represents clients in both the Family Court and the High Court.
Expertise
- Division of relationship property after separation
- Spousal maintenance payments
- Claims against trusts
- Contracting-out agreements (‘pre-nups’)
- Family Protection Act claims
- Childcare arrangements and custody issues
- Urgent protection orders
- Welfare guardianship and powers of attorney
Specialisations
Relationship & Family Law Trust and Estate DisputesProfessional Development
Professional memberships
- Appointed member of the ADLS Family Law Committee
- Appointed member of the Family Courts Association
- NZLS – Family Law Section
- Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association (AWLA)
Qualifications
- LLB, BCom, University of Otago, 2011
- Admitted 2011
