Hannah Beck, LLB/BA
Associate
P: 03 366 2332
F: 03 366 3143
E: hannah@layburn.co.nz
Currently on maternity leave
LAW
I work alongside Susie and Claire practicing family and employment law. I understand how daunting it can be coming to see a lawyer for the first time particularly when it involves the care of children, an employment dispute or the end of a relationship. I am friendly and approachable and feel passionate about explaining the legal process in a clear and concise way so my clients have a clear expectation of what will happen moving forward and what their options are.
Family Law
- Care and contact arrangements for children
- Parenting Orders
- Guardianship disputes
- Orders preventing removal of children from Canterbury/New Zealand
- Relocation disputes
- Paternity
- Family Violence (Protection Orders)
- Relationship Property – contracting out and division of relationship property agreements
- Dissolution of marriage
- Oranga Tamariki matters
- Appearances in the Family Court
Employment Law
- Personal grievances
- Mediations
- Employment Relations Authority investigation meetings
- Restructuring/redundancies
- Disciplinary issues
- Employment Agreements
EDUCATION
BA/LLB, University of Otago, Faculty of Law
I believe that quality advice is something that should be constantly learned and improved so in just the last 12 months I have attended these seminars:
- Family Law Evidence and Advocacy Masterclass
- Employment Law Series 2021
- Covid-19 vaccination from a health/science perspective
- Managing Medical Incapacity, Bullying and Harassment
- Relationship Property Report 2021
EXPERIENCE
I completed my law degree and arts degree at the University of Otago in 2015 and worked for a year in a general practice firm before moving to Christchurch in 2017. For the past three years I have practiced family and employment law primarily for legal aid clients. I joined Layburn Hodgins in 2020 and am looking forward to assisting clients with these important and emotional matters.
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