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Julia Warrington

Senior Solicitor

Areas of Expertise

Care of Children
Family Law & Relationship Property
Family Violence
Separation & Dissolution (Divorce)
Trusts
Trust and Estate Litigation

About

Julia specialises in relationship property matters involving trusts, with her practice spanning separations, contracting out agreements to protect assets, estate disputes, trust and asset planning reviews, care of children, and family violence. She provides pragmatic advice on the options available, whether through court proceedings or alternative methods such as private negotiations or mediation. Understanding the significant stress clients often experience during family-related disputes, Julia is committed to resolving issues efficiently and empathetically. She regularly appears in the Family Court and has the skills and experience to effectively represent clients in court proceedings when required.

Background

Julia began her legal career in trust administration in 2018, working in Trust Law with two mid-sized law firms before joining McVeagh Fleming in June 2022 to focus on Family Law matters. Prior to her legal career, she gained valuable corporate experience in the Insurance and Freight industries, where she held a management position while completing her legal studies.

Qualifications

LLB, University of Auckland

Memberships

New Zealand Law Society

Family Law Section

Auckland Women's Lawyers' Association

Examples of transactions

Main Practice Areas

Care of Children and Guardianship

Family Law

Family Violence

Relationship Property

Separation and Dissolution (Divorce)

Trusts

Trusts and Estate Litigation

Outside Interests

Outside of work Julia enjoys baking, spending time with family and friends, a good novel, music, and learning about nutrition.