Jannah Stringer is an experienced litigator who has practised as a barrister sole since May 2017. She has more than 17 years’ experience in litigation and dispute resolution, and practises from chambers in Christchurch and Dunedin.

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Background

Jannah began her career in general legal practice in Otago in 2009 and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2010. Her work focused on litigation from the outset. Her grounding in general practice also gave her a broad understanding of the legal, financial and personal issues clients face, and it remains an invaluable foundation for resolving disputes across a wide range of areas.

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Before going to the independent bar in May 2017, Jannah was a partner in a well-established Christchurch law firm, where she led litigation and dispute resolution work. Since then she has built on her practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis on estate disputes, trust disputes and relationship property. Her expertise and experience extend well beyond these areas. She has appeared as lead counsel in the High Court, the District Court, the Family Court and the Employment Relations Authority, and regularly represents clients at mediations, judicial settlement conferences, round table meetings and arbitrations.

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Areas of practice

• Civil and commercial litigation

• Estate litigation, including Family Protection Act claims, Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act claims and challenges to wills on the grounds of undue influence

• Trust disputes

• Relationship property disputes, separation agreements and contracting out agreements

 

Appointments

Jannah is appointed by the Family Court as Lawyer for Child and as lawyer to assist the court. She is a member of the New Zealand Law Society’s Family Law Section.

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Approach

Legal disputes are rarely just about the law. They affect families, businesses and livelihoods, and often arise at the most difficult times in people’s lives. Jannah takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances and what matters most to them. She gives clear, practical and strategic advice and pursues the right outcome, whether that is a negotiated settlement or a determination in court.

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Jannah’s approach is grounded in understanding, empathy and plain English, which demystifies the legal process. She keeps clients informed at every stage and works to resolve matters as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

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Jannah accepts instructions nationally, both directly from clients and from instructing solicitors. She does not undertake legal aid work.

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Riverlands Chambers, Christchurch | Barristers New Zealand, Dunedin – by appointment