THE TEAM

Having grown up and educated in Otago, Steve moved to Hawkes Bay via Gisborne in 1975. He started out at Sainsbury Logan & Williams and was made partner. A partner at Elvidge & Partners before starting Lunn & Associates, Steve has over 40 years experience in New Zealand law. He specialises in trusts, wills, relationship property, commercial residential and rural property, commercial and company law. Steve is a Notary Public. He has a number of highly valued commercial and farming clients whom he counts as friends.

Steve has also served on the boards of many organisations throughout Hawkes Bay and New Zealand. These include the New Zealand Rugby Union, the Hawkes Bay Rugby Union, Otago University Alumni Association and others. Having played rugby for two provinces and been a nationally ranked athlete, Steve still finds time to run and see as much rugby as he can in his role as a current Hawkes Bay Rugby Union Director.

steve@lunns.co.nz

Solicitor/Director

Stu is a Kiwi lawyer turned California attorney.

He’s the product of the small Northland town of Maungaturoto and studied law in Wellington and Auckland. After graduating LLB (Hons) form Victoria University, Stu spent most of his practising life in Hawke’s Bay where he was a partner of a well-known Napier firm. His practice focused on business law with particular emphasis on commercial litigation and employment.

After 24 years as a partner he moved to the United States where he sat and passed the California Bar and set up his own law and consultancy firm based in Los Angeles. He retained his New Zealand practising certificate and now operates in both jurisdictions.

Following a trip back to Hawkes Bay during the Covid lockdown in 2020, Stu did a stint with Steve to fill a short-term vacancy at Lunn & Associates and was later invited to become a director in October 2021. His practice areas include residential and commercial conveyancing, business acquisitions, trusts, commercial leases, civil litigation and employment.

In addition to legal practice, Stu was a foundation director and shareholder of The Village Press olive oil company. He was also one of two government-appointed directors on Hawke’s Bay Airport Board, a director of Justitia Mutual Incorporated, an Iona College Council member, a lecturer at the Eastern Institute of Technology, a Vice President of the New Zealand Law Society and holds a certification in Advanced Directorship from the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

Stu describes himself as a Kiwi lawyer, California attorney and a cross-border consultant. He says he’s privileged to work for and alongside smart, successful entrepreneurs on both sides of the Pacific.

stu@lunns.co.nz

After 10 years as a golf professional, Dan joins Lunn & Associates as Practice Manager. Born and bred in Napier, he has a degree in Education and has lived abroad as well as various parts of New Zealand. Dan has a particular interest in systems and serves to further streamline the inner workings of the practice.

Golf, of course, is still of interest as are most sports including his number one passion – rugby. Dan’s two children, Ollie and Hannah, keep him on his toes.  Dan is also a landscape artist whose work features at cafes around Hawkes Bay."

dan@lunns.co.nz

Personal secretary to Steve, Elaine has almost 20 years experience in legal firms including 10 with Steve. Familiar with all parts of the legal practice she thrives on the day-to-day challenges that the law brings.

Elaine is a keen fisherwoman, regularly competing in game contests. She is also an avid participant in all types of fitness training.

elaine@lunns.co.nz 

Lynette started her career as a Legal Executive in Napier in 1994 and has a wealth of experience in conveyancing. She enjoys working with clients and helping them buy property. Lynette brings a wide range of skills to the team at Lunn & Associates; her strengths include her attention to detail, patience and integrity. She is a personable communicator who treats all clients with the respect and dignity they deserve. When not at the office, Lynette likes to tend to the garden and spends as much time with her grandchildren as possible.

lynette@lunns.co.nz

Nikki started as a legal executive in Napier in 1996 working in the criminal practice of Elvidge & Partners. She had a break from law while bringing up her children and has recently re-joined the Lunns team after being away for 17 years. Nikki handles the estates and assists Stu with his conveyancing and civil practice.

Outside of work Nikki enjoys catching up with friends and family and walking her very spoilt Labrador Molly.

nikki@lunns.co.nz