Emma Tonkin

Practice Areas

Emma Tonkin leads Hesketh Henry's Private Wealth Team. She specialises in private wealth, real estate and overseas investment, with a strong practice in succession planning. Emma regularly advises on trust structures, both private and charitable, estate and asset planning and enduring powers of attorney. She is an expert in relation to the Overseas Investment Act and guides clients through the often complex regulatory process surrounding overseas ownership of sensitive New Zealand assets.

Emma also acts in contentious matters, such as pursuing and defending Family Protection Act claims, making other claims against estates and trusts, and pragmatically negotiating settlements. She regularly provides independent opinions to executors and trustees on their duties and powers.

Emma brings an empathetic, responsive and highly client-focused approach to her work. She is adept at understanding family dynamics, and enjoys helping generations with their succession planning as a trusted family advisor.

Career

Emma has both domestic and international experience, working at Addleshaw Goddard in London. Emma became a partner at Hesketh Henry in 2019.

Professional Memberships

The Law Association of New Zealand Trust Law Committee member.