Our People

Rachel Grant

Rachel is a collaborative lawyer and mediator specialising in family and property law. She can assist you with a wide range of legal matters including conveyancing, relationship separation and contracting out agreements, parenting, wills and estates, elder law, as well as mediation services. As with her colleagues at Klinkert Law, Rachel works best in a team and works collaboratively with other professionals.

Rachel is committed to delivering practical, timely and helpful advice to clients from all walks of life, during what can be their most challenging times. She ensures that her clients feel heard and understood at each step of the process, and that they receive the support and guidance they need to move forward with confidence.

Rachel is dedicated to professional growth and community engagement. She volunteers with Dunedin Community Mediation, Mornington Playcentre and has recently been a Grievance Panel Member at Oranga Tamariki’s Care and Protection Residence in Dunedin.

Rachel balances work with her commitments as a wife, mother of three children, and neighbour to her elderly parents. She is currently lacking in spare time, but if she had some, she would spend it tramping and cycling.

To discuss your legal or mediation needs with Rachel, please contact her directly at rachel@klinkertlaw.co.nz

Anja Klinkert

Anja works as a collaborative lawyer and mediator with a dedicated skill set focused on guiding and supporting clients to work towards solutions that benefit all. She has over 20 years of experience, practising as a mediator, collaborative lawyer, and advocate in Ōtepoti / Dunedin. Anja works best as part of a team. That includes her clients, her team at Klinkert Law, Ravi (Staffie) and a number of people that have their place at the particular moment in time.

Anja’s areas of expertise are in Property, including relationship property, conveyancing and business transactions, companies and partnerships, and Relationships, including family parenting, workplace relationships, family trust and estate interactions. Anja enjoys and is committed to on-going study and self-improvement, so her skills and area of expertise are always growing.

Anja is LEADR and AMINZ trained, accredited with the Resolution Institute and an AMINZ mediator panel member. She is a member of the New Zealand Law Society, the Family Law and Property Law Sections of the New Zealand Law Society, as well as a member of the Collaborative Resolution New Zealand Incorporated Society and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She is tech savvy and has extensive experience in online processes having provided optional online dispute resolution services for many years.

To enquire about Anja Klinkert assisting you please contact her directly on 0274 972337, 03 4777267 or at anja@klinkertlaw.co.nz

Dani Nicolson

Dani is a lawyer and mediator, specializing in relational issues and general practice. Dani provides legal and mediation services in all things related to:

• Family disputes
• Relationship Property
• Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Asset Protection
• Business and Companies
• Property and Welfare Orders
• Adoption
• Property
• Estates

Dani is a collaborative professional and trained in Collaborative Practice. Dani works keenly with other professionals (and with her wonderful team at Klinkert Law) to support you to find the simple or ‘out of the box’ solutions that might be required for your situation.

Dani is committed to ongoing professional development and work in the community. She is an accredited FDR provider and member of the Resolution Institute. She is a volunteer mediator with Dunedin Community Mediation and a volunteer lawyer at Community Law Otago. Dani has practiced in the Family Court since 2016 and is a provider of Legal Aid Services.

Just a note, Dani works part-time and has many hobbies in the community and in the outdoors. If you cannot reach her at the office, she is contactable on her mobile or email.

To get in touch with Dani about a legal or mediation matter, please contact her directly on 022 6955246 or dani@klinkertlaw.co.nz

Justine Macdonald

Justine is one of our legal executives and has been with Klinkert Law since 2021.

Justine started her legal career straight out of high school and has over 20 years’ experience in the legal industry with law firms in Dunedin and Sydney, Australia. Areas of expertise include conveyancing, estates, wills, powers of attorney, and trusts.

Justine is most passionate about assisting our clients with the day-to-day practicalities of estate administration, whilst keeping a watchful eye on what Anja gets up to. She also assists our clients with their wills, Powers of Attorneys and in buying or selling property, helping them through what can be a very stressful time.

To enquire about Justine Macdonald assisting you please contact her directly on 03 4777267 or at justine@klinkertlaw.co.nz.

Ravi

Ravi, the English Staffordshire bullterrier hales from Te Awamutu. He was born in November 2019 and has followed in his predecessor’s footsteps, Martin, after whom our building is named. Ravi has been working since the age of 9 weeks as the resident Staffie, friend and companion to many who come through our doors. He may bring you a toy, or just sit with you. He has hidden talents such as ball fetching and taming water.

To enjoy Ravi’s company, you are welcome to visit. Please call us to enquire about Ravi’s availability on 03 4777267.

Kim Storey

Kim is a registered legal executive and has been with Klinkert Law since March 2024. Kim is an Associate of the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives and an Associate Member of the Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society.

Kim has worked in various law firms around town and has now found her “forever firm”. Kim’s key area is conveyancing, and she is passionate about assisting clients with the day-to-day practicalities of buying and selling property. Kim especially enjoys working with first home buyers.

Kim is also able to assist with Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills.

To enquire about Kim Storey assisting you please contact her directly on 03 4777 267 or at kim@klinkertlaw.co.nz

Our Students

We have two Law Students that work with us part-time at Klinkert Law. Emma Lloyd is in her final year of study and Helen is just beginning her law degree.

Emma and Helen both bring their enthusiasm, life & research skills, as well as new ideas to the team from yet another perspective. Ravi is especially grateful for the extra attention when they are in the office.

Wendy Smith

Wendy is our Trust Account & Business Account Manager and Legal Executive. She has been with Klinkert Law since 2021.

Wendy loves to look after our clients and assists with all things financial in a quiet and confidential manner.

Wendy works full-time so if there is anything you need to know about your account, feel free to give her a call, she’s always happy to answer any queries.

To enquire about Wendy Smith assisting you please contact her on 03 4777267 or at wendy@klinkertlaw.co.nz