Mackenzie Elvin

Evan has been a Legal Executive for over 20 years working for law firms in Levin, Wellington and Tauranga with varied experience in small to large law firms along with a Corporate Trustee Company.

Specifically employed by Mackenzie Elvin to manage and administer Trusts and Estates, Evan ensures MacKenzie Elvin provides a higher level of administration, compliance and support to ensure our clients obtain a better service and understanding of these processes.

Most of his spare time is taken up by his family including the children’s sports and schooling activities. Evan is an avid Hurricanes supporter, a keen fisherman and gardener and a part-time golfer

"I take a practical approach to my work. I enjoy both the interaction with clients and making sure I get the job done properly to achieve the best result for the client."

Ilati is part of our Family Team focussing primarily on parenting issues as well as matters of Relationship Property. Ilati is also developing an interest in Employment Law.

Ilati has a wife and 3 young children. His recent interests include alpine running, boxing, rugby and surfing.

“I have a particular interest in Family Law. It presents a challenging environment where the day to day reality of family issues have to be worked through against the backdrop of the Family Court and legal principles. My approach is to walk with clients through this process. I advocate strongly on their behalf and seek robust and sensible solutions while trying at the same time to prevent unnecessary damage to relationships.”

Katie began her career with a prominent law firm in Auckland, gaining valuable experience in a specialised litigation team. In 2002 she moved to the UK where she was admitted as a solicitor and practised in commercial litigation both as an in-house solicitor and in private practice. Katie moved to Tauranga in 2007 and joined Mackenzie Elvin to specialise in family law.

Michelle has a varied background having worked in small to medium firm general practice in NZ, and having had overseas experience with National and State Inquiries into the health sectors in London and Australia. Michelle has also been involved in running a small business, working in a real estate firm and teaching French in a rural community. Since moving back to NZ her out of office pursuits have included nationally placed surfboat rowing and volunteer life guarding.

Since joining Mackenzie Elvin in 2006, she has assisted small to medium sized businesses in the agribusiness and general commercial areas and private clients with property acquisitions, sales and subdivision. In her spare time she enjoys catching up with friends and family, going to the gym and anything to do with the beach.

“I know I must engage completely with clients and fully understand their business and deeper legal needs if advice and solutions are to be effective”.