Carolyne Taylor :: Mackenzie Elvin

Carolyne Taylor

LLB, University of Waikato

Phone: (07) 578 5033
Fax: (07) 578 9514
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Areas of Expertise: Commercial Law, Property Law, Trusts, Relationship Property

Carolyne has seven years of legal experience advising clients on property and
commercial matters as well as assisting with family and relationship property issues.

Her particular area of interest is property law and commercial property transactions
including conveyancing, subdivisions, leasing and the sale and purchase of
businesses. She considers that her relationship property experience adds a valuable
level of depth to the advice she is able to give in these areas.

In addition to working as a lawyer, Carolyne has also enjoyed teaching first year law
students for the University of Waikato Law School.

Outside of work, Carolyne enjoys getting into the outdoors with her family.

"I bring a principled approach to the work I do, remaining firmly focused on the legal issues to achieve positive outcomes for my clients."

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