Stephanie Ambler

Stephanie Ambler is an experienced family lawyer who specialises in relationship property disputes.

Stephanie graduated from Auckland University in 1999 and has practiced exclusively in family law since her admission as a barrister and solicitor in May 2000. Before joining Riverbank Chambers in 2026 Stephanie was a partner at Tompkins Wake Lawyers for 11 years, where she headed the family law team.

With a love of case law and legal developments, Stephanie is regularly asked to present at seminars. 

She has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s preeminent family lawyers in the Doyle’s guide, is a recommend lawyer in dispute resolution in the Legal 500 and has been named as a leading authority in family law by Best Lawyers.

Stephanie’s clients value her calm demeanour, detailed, but efficient approach and strategic thinking. 

Client feedback includes “Stephanie is an outstanding lawyer in the estate, trust and relationship property litigation area. She has comprehensive knowledge and is responsive and cost-effective.” 

Stephanie is an elected member of the New Zealand Law Society Family Law Section Executive Committee.