Our Team

Whatever your legal need, we have someone with the experience to help

Mark Bullock LLB

Solicitor
mark@bullockassociates.co.nz
06 927 6698

Mark was born and bred in Whanganui and began his career here in 1994.

Mark has extensive litigation experience in family, civil, criminal and employment law.

His current focus is Family Law, Succession Planning , Estates and Property Law.

Away from the office, Mark enjoys family time with wife Fiona and their four children.  Mark maintains his keen interest in sport and enjoys hunting and fishing when time allows.

Grace Deroles (Bromley)

Registered Legal Executive
grace@bullockassociates.co.nz

Grace is a Registered Legal Executive who enjoys all things property.  Specialising in residential conveyancing, Grace is dedicated to helping her clients with buying, selling or refinancing, while ensuring she provides the best possible service in a friendly and approachable manner.

When not at work, Grace enjoys playing netball, fishing and spending time with her husband, family and friends.

Vanessa Wilson

Registered Legal Executive
vanessa@bullockassociates.co.nz

Vanessa has a passion for conveyancing and enjoys assisting clients throughout the process. She understands buying or selling a home can be a daunting time especially for First Home Buyers. With over 10 years experience working in the legal profession and having graduated in 2018 as a Registered Legal Executive, Vanessa is not only qualified to assist clients with all your conveyancing needs but she does so in a friendly and approachable manner.

When Vanessa’s not at work she’s with her partner Hayden and their sons on the softball and rugby fields or at the local speedway, and in her downtime she enjoys ambling through craft fairs/markets and par taking in wine tours.

Key areas: House purchases and sales, Assisting first home buyers (including Kiwisaver, HomeStart Grant, Kainga Ora subsidy), bank finance/refinancing, wills & enduring powers of attorney, family trusts.

Ashleigh Kilpatrick

Registered Legal Executive
ashleigh@bullockassociates.co.nz

Ashleigh is a Registered Legal Executive who has close to 10 years experience in the legal profession and is currently specialising in estates and succession planning including wills, enduring powers of attorney and family trusts. She enjoys making matters easier for her clients having important documents in place and to make the estate administration process as simple as possible during a difficult time.

Ashleigh is a current committee member of the NZILE Wellington Central Districts Branch Inc; and outside of the office she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and friends and travelling.

Linda Peina

Legal Assistant
linda@bullockassociates.co.nz

Retiring at the end of 2021 after working with Murray Hughes for 15 years, attending to conveyancing, trusts, wills and estate matters, Linda has returned to the firm to assist the team on a part time basis, from Monday to Wednesday.

A keen high-handicap golfer, Linda enjoys playing golf with her husband wherever and whenever she can. Being semi-retired makes it possible for Linda to visit and play golf with family and friends for long weekends.

Rosa Georgette LLB

Rosa has left to take on a new challenge in Wellington.  We wish her well.  Please rest assured we are still here and available to assist you. 

Rachael Palmer

Legal Assistant/Trust Account Administrator
rachael@bullockassociates.co.nz

Murray Hughes

After 30 plus years of service to his clients and the community Murray has retired but is still in regular contact with the firm and assists us when the need arises. We wish Murray well and his clients can be rest assured that they are in good hands with the team here. If you need anything please contact us.

Rob Handley

Rob is making the most of his retirement but is still in regular contact with the firm.  Rest assured his clients and practice are well being looked after by our team.  We look forward to continuing to provide you and all of our clients with our usual high standard of service so do not hesitate to contact us.

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