Alistair has a legal foundation in , property, franchising, asset protection, and general commercial law, with degrees in both Commerce and Laws. Alistair enjoys assisting his clients with a broad range of matters (both private and commercial work), and prides himself on establishing longstanding relationships with his clients. Alistair has also had experience practicing in South Africa, and he is comfortable conversing in Afrikaans if clients would prefer to work with an Afrikaans-speaking lawyer in Auckland.
When assisting clients, Alistair employs a pragmatic, client-centred approach and seeks to understand the problem that needs to be solved and the outcome that matters to a client and uses his expertise to navigate the best possible outcome for his clients.
Alistair has been appointed as a Notary Public and is able to assist clients with witnessing signatures on legal documents, taking sworn documents, administering oaths and certifying the authenticity of legal documents for use overseas.
Over the years, Alistair has been invited to present for the Franchise Association of New Zealand (also known as FANZ) at their annual conference, and many private staff training sessions for businesses around Auckland and further afield about various legal topics that are of particular relevance such as legal developments in commercial business, conveyancing, or franchising in New Zealand.
Alistair is an active part of the community, including being on the Board of Trustees at Cockle Bay School. On the weekends he spends time with his family and enjoys his DIY projects.