Taupō Lawyers and Legal Staff

Please contact one of our friendly Taupō Lawyers or support staff who will be able to assist. In the first instance telephone the office on
07 377 8464 or send one of our Taupō Lawyers a message from the Contact Us page on this website.

LL.B.
Director
E: tmounsey@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in all things property, including subdivisions, sale and purchase agreements, business transactions, relationship property and dispute resolution.

Tom Mounsey

  • Tom graduated from Waikato University in 1998 and spent time travelling in USA, Canada and Mexico before returning to NZ to commence his legal career. He has worked for a number of legal firms, including the office of the Crown Solicitor in Rotorua. Tom has a broad legal background, with a current focus and significant experience on all thing’s property, including business sales and acquisitions, subdivisions, trusts and estates.

LL.B., BSc, Dip. Tchg.
Director
E: kmounsey@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in family law, particularly care of children arrangements, parenting orders, guardianship disputes, adoption, family violence, Oranga Tamariki matters and lawyer for child.

Kate Mounsey

  • Kate graduated in 1998 with law and science degrees and then trained as a primary school teacher, teaching for a few years before leaving paid employment to raise her children.  She rejoined the legal profession in 2008 and is a trained mediator, available to undertake private mediations in any area.

LL.B., BSc
Director
E: mary@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in business sales and acquisitions, commercial and residential conveyancing and asset planning and protection (including trusts, wills and enduring powers of attorney).

Mary Baily Gibson

  • After graduating from University of Otago and being admitted to the bar, Mary began her legal career at a regional firm before relocating to London.  There, she gained extensive experience working in-house in both the UK and later in Auckland, developing strong insight into commercial operations and risk management.

     In 2016, Mary and her family settled in Taupō and she joined MMC Law in 2020.  She became a director in 2023.  Mary combines practical commercial understanding with clear legal advice, assisting clients to protect, grow and manage their businesses and personal assets with confidence.

LL.B.
Solicitor/Associate
E: amber@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in relationship property, conveyancing, wills, enduring powers of attorney, trusts, estates and dissolution of marriage.

Amber is currently on parental leave.

Amber Orr

  • Amber graduated from the University of Waikato in 2017 and was admitted in June 2018. This is her third time working at MMC Law.

    Amber moved to London in 2019 and returned to our firm in September 2020 where she has been working ever since. She practices in the areas of conveyancing, relationship property, asset planning, estate administration and trusts.

    Amber is currently on parental leave.

LL.B. (Hons)
Solicitor
E: tiana@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in family law including Parenting Orders, Protection Orders, guardianship disputes, applications under the Protection and Personal and Property Rights Act 1988, marriage dissolutions, paternity matters, adoptions and surrogacy advice. Tiana also works in residential conveyancing and asset planning matters. 

Tiana McNaughton

  • Tiana completed her Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours from the University of Waikato in 2021, before joining MMC Law in February 2022. Tiana will be on parental leave from late February 2026 until September 2026.

LL.B.
Solicitor
E: rebecca@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in family law, including Parenting Orders, Protection Orders, Paternity applications, applications under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988, and guardianship disputes.

Rebecca D’Souza

  • Rebecca completed a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University of Technology before moving to Taupō in 2024. She joined MMC Law in April 2024 and works primarily in our family law team.

LL.B.
Solicitor
E: sonya@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in conveyancing, trusts, asset planning and employment law. Sonya also has immigration experience having studied the immigration diploma, and is able to assist in these areas.

Sonya Drakula

  • Sonya graduated from Waikato University in 2015. She previously worked with another local law firm, before joining our team in 2025.

Registered Legal Executive
E: dmgreen@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in subdivisions, conveyancing, estates, trusts, wills and enduring powers of attorney.

Danielle Malpas-Green

  • Danielle grew up in Taupō and has a strong understanding of the local community and property landscape. She specialises in property matters, in particular conveyancing and subdivisions, and also works extensively in estate administration, trusts and asset planning (wills and enduring powers of attorney).

    She completed her Legal Executive Diploma in 2017 and worked with another local law firm before joining our team in 2018. Danielle has since completed her LLB through the University of Waikato and will be graduating this year and then applying for admission to the bar.

    Danielle has developed extensive knowledge of and a genuine passion for subdivision and conveyancing work, and brings a practical, solution-focused approach to every matter. She is responsive, and focuses on giving clear, plain-language advice so clients feel confident about their decisions.

Registered Legal Executive
E: lmorris@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in conveyancing, subdivisions, wills, enduring powers of attorney, estates and trusts.

Leigh Morris

  • Leigh completed her Legal Executive Diploma before moving to Taupo in 2011.

    Leigh is able to provide in-depth and valuable knowledge on conveyancing matters and can assist with asset planning and other areas as well.

Registered Legal Executive
E: michela@mmclaw.co.nz

Specialising in all aspects of property transactions, subdivisions, asset planning, wills, enduring power of attorney, estates and trusts.

Michela Beavon

  • Originating from Italy Michela relocated to the Turangi area with her family during the hydro tunnel construction period. Michela obtained her Legal Executive qualifications in 2001 and received Fellow status of the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives in 2020.  In 2026 she will be graduating from the Waikato University with a Bachelor of Laws and is looking forward to expanding her legal knowledge into relationship property matters.

    Michela has worked in other local law firms since 2001 before joining MMC Law in February 2026. She brings with her an in depth knowledge on all conveyancing matters including assisting first time purchasers, refinancing, subdivisions, estate administration, trusts and asset planning.

Trust Accounts Administrator
E: tricia@mmclaw.co.nz

Tricia Golebiowski

  • Tricia has been with the firm since 2018 and is a Taupo local of many years.

    Tricia has a background in administrative work and is the Trust Accounts Administrator at MMC Law. She looks after trust accounting, debtors, creditors, and other general office “stuff”. She also offers valuable administration support throughout our office.

Administration Assistant
E: presly@mmclaw.co.nz

Presly Hood

  • Presly started with our firm at the end of January 2026. She brings experience from the New Zealand Court system and offers valuable administrative support throughout the office.  

Personal Assistant
E: hburnett@mmclaw.co.nz

Hannah Burnett

  • Hannah is a Taupō local who joined MMC Law in 2021.

    She provides valuable assistance to Tom and Danielle while also supporting the Trust Account Administrator. Hannah has recently completed her Diploma in Legal Executive Studies.

Personal Assistant
E: debbie@mmclaw.co.nz

Debbie Fillery

  • Debbie started with MMC Law in 2022. She is a personal assistant to Kate and Tiana and offers valuable support to the family team in the office.

Personal Assistant
E: hannahc@mmclaw.co.nz

Hannah Cameron

  • Hannah is a Taupō local who started with MMC Law in 2023. Hannah assists Mary and Leigh with administrative duties along with client trust management.

Personal Assistant
E: lesley@mmclaw.co.nz

Lesley Wahrlich

  • Lesley started with MMC Law in January 2026. She is a personal assistant to Tom and Sonya.

Receptionist
E: reception@mmclaw.co.nz

Amanda Cribb

  • Amanda started with MMC law in 2023 a local to Taupō for many years. She is our friendly receptionist who offers valuable administration support throughout our team.

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