Emma Miles | Separation Lawyer
Relationship Property Lawyer
Emma is a Separation Lawyer specializing in the division of Relationship Property. She is highly skilled in handling sensitive legal matters, whether at the start of a relationship, when issues arise, or during a full separation.
While Emma is prepared to use the Court system when necessary, she prefers Alternative Dispute Resolution to settle disputes, particularly when an ongoing relationship, such as co-parenting, requires consideration. To support this, Emma is a trained Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer, and she frequently receives referrals from other lawyers for these services.
Emma credits her success in resolving even the most complex emotional disputes to her extensive psychological training and mature perspective. She is capable of representing clients in both amicable separations where terms have been agreed upon and in cases where the relationship has irreparably 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 handles all the financial tasks behind the scenes.
Originally from the UK, Kayla moved to New Zealand in 2000. With over ten years of experience in Administrative and Small Business Management, she owns and runs several small businesses. She is also currently pursuing her LL.B in Law.
Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her partner and their four children, aged between 12 and 18.
Experience/Studies
Small Business Management & Administration Studying LL.B Bachelor of Laws at Waikato University (third year) 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.