Jane M Rushton

I am a civil litigation lawyer, with 22 years’ experience in representing private individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and government agencies, in courts and tribunals, in New Zealand and Australia. 

I am also available as a private mediator. I am AMINZ trained and follow the AMINZ Mediation Protocol.

I have a special interest in resolving complex civil disputes, particularly those cases involving trusts and relationship property.

I work with clients to resolve legal disputes either through court proceedings and/or alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration.

I commenced practice as a barrister sole on 1 November 2022 at Riverbank Chambers in Hamilton.  

While Hamilton born, I graduated LLB/ BA (English) from the University of Auckland. I was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1989 and to the High Court of Australia in 1991. I gained my litigation experience through working for small and medium size law firms, and as a prosecutor for six years in total. 

In addition to this time in legal practice, I taught litigation skills to law graduates for 8 years at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and gained a Master of Teaching and Learning  (MTL) from the University of Waikato in 2018. 

I am a member of the New Zealand Bar Association, the current vice-president of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch of the New Zealand Law Society and an affiliate member of AMINZ.

As counsel, I can provide:

• tailored advocacy, that supports the client’s goals

• expertise, so clients can make informed decisions, and

• service, to achieve the best possible outcome which minimises the costs, delays, and stress of litigation.

As a mediator, I can provide:

• cost-effective rates

• practical knowledge and a deep understanding under of the pros and cons of litigation, and

• constructive leadership throughout the mediation process, to achieve a win/win solution.

Email me for information about my rates and availability.