Emma Miles | Separation Lawyer
Relationship Property Lawyer
Emma is a Separation Lawyer, who specialises in dividing Relationship Property. She is a highly skilled Lawyer for sensitive types of legal matters, which may be at the beginning of a relationship, when issues have began to surface, or when it has broken down entirely – at separation.
Emma will utilise the Court system where needed; however, she favours Alternative Dispute Resolution as a means to resolve disputes, particularly if there is a relationship which requires ongoing consideration (co-parenting etc). To assist with this, Emma is also a trained Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer and is regularly referred work from other lawyers for this purpose.
Emma attributes her ability to resolve the most complex of emotional disputes to her years of psychological study and mature outlook. She is able to act for clients both where they have agreed the terms of their separation, and in matters where the relationship has irrevocably broken down.
Emma was born in Bristol, England. She moved to Bath, England in her teenage years where she began her journey into her legal career by studying Psychology and Law at the Bath College of Further Education. Emma then attended Bath Spa University and studied a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology before moving to New Zealand in 2000 and completing her LL.B law degree at the University of Waikato in 2011.
Emma has developed, owned and operated, multiple successful businesses over the past 30 years both in the UK and NZ.
Outside of the law, Emma enjoys spending time with friends or family, enjoying the beauty of New Zealand, or sampling New Zealand wines and her favourite Single Malt Whiskies.
Emma is happy to have a brief no obligation chat on the phone if you believe you may require her services.
Memberships/Awards
New Zealand Law Society – Waikato / Bay of Plenty Branch
– Elected Council Member (2016-2023)
– Convener of the Women in Law Association (2014-2023)
– Convener of the Employment Law Committee (2019-2022) New Zealand Law Society
– Current National Friends Panel Advisor (including for sensitive matters)
– Current Gender Equality Charter signatory
– Current Family Law Section Member Auckland District Law Society former Family Law Committee Member New Zealand Bar Association Former Member ALGA Methamphetamine and Illicit Drugs Advisory Group former Committee Member Human Resources Institute of New Zealand Former Member New Zealand Animal Law Association Member Graduation with LL.B Law University of Waikato Admission Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Kayla Miles
Kayla works in the background taking care of all the financial tasks.
Kayla is originally from the UK and emigrated to NZ in 2000. She has over ten years’ experience working in Administrative and Small Business Management roles and owns and operates several small businesses. She is currently studying for her LL.B in Law.
When Kayla is not working, she enjoys spending time with her partner and their four children who are aged between 10 and 16 years.
Experience/Studies
Small Business Management & Administration Employment Law Adviser Qualifications/Studies
– Operating a Small Business
– Accounting Principles
– Business Computing
– Introduction to the Legal System
– Law and the Small Business Owner
Mo Bell
Mo is the Legal administrator for Emma Miles Law.
Mo has previous experience in the management of small business finances, customer service, and five years holding office roles within volunteer positions. Mo helps to keep the office running smoothly and is the friendly voice at the end of the phone.
Community engagement is important to Mo. In her spare time she coaches her children’s sports teams, and volunteers within their schools. She is currently a member of the Board of Trustees at her youngest children’s school – Tirau Primary.
Experience/Studies
Small Business Management & Administration Diploma in Accounting
If you would like to discuss your situation then call us today for a no obligation consultation about how we can help.