OUR LEGAL & CLIENT SERVICE TEAM
We pride ourselves on being genuine, open and honest with our clients, building strong relationships that are based on trust and focused on results.
Lawyer
Associate, Registered Legal Executive (Fellow)
Registered Legal Executive (Associate)
Registered Legal Executive (Fellow)
Registered Legal Executive
PA to Rachel Zydenbos
Accounts Manager
Reception and Administration
Reception and Administration
Deeanne Phillips
LAWYER
Helping good people do good things.
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Deeanne was born in Auckland and graduated from Auckland University in 2002 with a degree in Batchelor of Law with honours.
Once qualified Deeanne worked in Corporate Law before heading overseas. She returned to Marlborough in 2016 to join Wisheart Macnab & Partners.
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Deeanne provides advice on a wide range of personal, property, employment, and commercial matters.
Deeanne approaches her work with integrity, respect and openness and ensures her clients legal issues are resolved promptly and effectively with minimum stress.
Outside of work Deeanne spends time with family enjoying the benefits Marlborough has to offer.
Rachel Zydenbos
ASSOCIATE
REGISTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE (FELLOW)
When Rachel Zydenbos left Marlborough Girls' College in 1986, she never thought her first job as office junior would lead her to a lifelong role at Wisheart Macnab & Partners​.
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Now an Associate of the firm and a Registered Legal Executive (Fellow), Rachel looks after Estates, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Family Trusts on behalf of the firm together with conveyancing work.
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Compassion and being able to connect with clients are key qualities in Rachel's role, and she says the firm's culture provides the perfect environment for clients who are considering their future asset protection, and for families who are still mourning a loved one and need to settle their Estate.
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"We're about putting people first. Sometimes clients just need to sit and talk, and we reassure them that they're not on their own - we're here to guide them through the process.
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"We've got things under control so they don't need to worry."
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Angeline Woolf
REGISTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE (FELLOW)
Ang has been a Legal Executive with Wisheart Macnab & Partners since 2012.
Having started her career in banking and lending, Ang first began working in a law firm in 2002.
Ang has experience across many areas including conveyancing, commercial law, resource management, litigation, and Estates.
As a Registered Legal Executive (Fellow) she works closely with David Clark, and says the quality of the firm's work shows through the strong relationships it has with its clients.
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"Clients benefit greatly working with a lawyer they can relate to, who suits their personality and needs."
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Frances Gee
REGISTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE (ASSOCIATE)
Frances has worked in law since 1986 and has played a key role in our firm since 1999.
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She has worked alongside John Leggett since 2000 and says the successful working relationship they've built over 20+ years has been based on having a great attitude and trust.
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"We both think similarly and keep a level head in complex situations, to ensure the best results for our clients."
Frances' work includes property conveyancing and refinancing, Trusts, Wills, and Powers of Attorney.
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Roz Bulfin
PA TO RACHEL ZYDENBOS
Roz is PA to Rachel Zydenbos and manages the settling and distribution of Estates.
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Roz first joined Wisheart Macnab & Partners in 1990 before working for Internal Affairs. She returned to the firm in 2007.
Roz says the friendly, approachable nature of Wisheart Macnab & Partners makes a big difference for her clients throughout Marlborough.
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Settling an Estate requires both compassion and attention to detail.
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Roz takes pride in her reliability and prompt turnaround to ensure clients' Estates are settled and distributed with minimal delay while maintaining a high level of care and attention.
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Livvy Hodson
REGISTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE
Working in a lively local law firm means that every day brings something new.
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Livvy joined our firm as Administration Assistant straight from Marlborough Girls College in 2016 and has worked her way up through the firm. She qualified with a New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Diploma in 2024.
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Livvy as her capacity as a Legal Executive works alongside Charles Murdoch. Her work includes all aspects of property conveying, subdivisions, commercial law, wills and asset planning and protection.
There is one aspect she loves the most about her job, and that is our clients. “Having great relationships with our clients is important and it helps us to give strong personal attention to their work.
Outside of work, Livvy spends time with the family enjoying the benefits Marlborough has to offer.
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Marion Blair
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Assisting people to Achieve their Aspirations.
Marion joined WMP in June 2023 after moving from Wellington where her roles included being the in-house accountant, and more recently the accounts manager for a small law firm.
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Marion is responsible for the smooth running of the reception/administration portion of the organisation, ensuring that we meet our clients’ needs and providing them with the service they expect from us.
Outside of work Marion enjoys pottery, gardening, and the Marlborough sunshine.
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Amanda Sheppard
RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION
Amanda has worked as Reception/Administration in various pivotal roles in her career.
She loves meeting people and is the first person to warmly greet you when you arrive.
“I am very passionate about meeting the needs of our clients and am proud to be a part of and working with a strong, professional and caring team.”
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Abby James
RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION
At WMP the work really counts and the people really care.
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Abby was born in Marlborough and, like many, moved to Wellington to work in various businesses. She returned to Marlborough and worked in the family-run business.
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Abby joined our firm in 2023 and brings with her experience being in sole charge of small owner operated business handling everything from accounts, reception, and anything else that needed to be done.
Abby is one of our busy team members in the Administration area of our organization.
Outside of work Abby is involved in local theatre and also enjoys spending time with her dog Petal.
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