Our team is comprised of genuinely gifted and passionate minds
Our team
At Shortall Lawyers, we put our emphasis on instilling values such as accuracy, efficiency and pragmatism while building up and developing our team to be the best that they can be to help you.
Email: andrew@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Andrew is the CEO and Managing Director of Shortall Lawyers Limited.
Andrew has practiced law since 2011 and is both an excellent lawyer and an entrepreneur, with a proven ability to craft effective strategy and to scale businesses.
Andrew’s primary role at the firm is to lead, mentor and develop his team, instilling values such as accuracy, efficiency and pragmatism which have always been his trademark.
Andrew has an eclectic set of interests including architecture, antiques, fast cars and business biographies.
Email: nick@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Nick is a Director with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from University of Auckland.
Nick is an expert in the areas of Residential & Commercial Property Conveyancing, Family Trusts, Relationship Property and Wills & EPOAs. Before joining Shortall Lawyers in November 2019, Nick worked as a Trust Specialist in New Zealand Trustee Services Limited and also as a Solicitor in Khan & Associates.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys reading, movies and listening to music.
Email: ethan@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Ethan has a conjoint LLB/BCom degree from University of Auckland.
Ethan is a General Practitioner with particular focus on complex private client matters which include complex estates, trusts, asset protection and asset restructuring.
Ethan brings with him extensive experiences gained from working at specialist boutique firms, mid-size city fringe/CBD firms to a large CBD law firm.
Ethan is client focused and believes in building relationships with clients to provide a tailored service to suit their needs.
In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family (which includes 3 dogs and 2 cats), tinkering on his cars (think fast and the furious) and spending time gaming with his friends.
Email: jimmy@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Jimmy is an experienced operations and Human Resources leader with a particular interest in business development. Jimmy also a successful equity investor.
Prior to joining Shortall Lawyers in 2018, Jimmy was a top performing sales executive at Michael Hill International for over 9 years. Jimmy’s experience has enabled him to fine tune his people development, client satisfaction and marketing skills.
In his leisure time, Jimmy enjoys gardening, shopping and interior design.
Email: jenny@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Email: john@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Email: steve@shortalllawyers.co.nz
For the past 40 years, Steve has been involved in all aspects of the legal spectrum, from property law, commercial sales and leasing, wills and estates.
To ensure that Steve’s valued clients at Fowler & Associates continue to be well served with professional legal representation, Steve has now passed his legal practice into the very capable and adept team at Shortall Lawyers.
Steve is fully confident that the Directors at Shortall Lawyers, Andrew Shortall and Jimmy Song, will continue to provide the clients of Fowler & Associates with professional guidance and insight. Steve will continue with Shortall Lawyers as a Consultant and he is still fully involved with the new firm.
Email:adam@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Adam joined our firm in early 2023 after working for long-standing reputable law firms for a number of years. He brings extensive experience and expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing, subdivision, leasing and Wills & Estates. He also advises on family trusts and relationship property issues.
Adam obtained his law degrees both in China and New Zealand. He therefore has a thorough understanding of both eastern and western legal systems as well as cultural difference. He was a qualified lawyer practising in Shanghai before he moved to New Zealand. His overseas experience includes Merger & Acquisition, Foreign Direct Investment and Initial Public Offerings in local equity exchange boards.
In addition, he was also an attorney particularly engaged by a top-rated American law firm to carry out an investigation into an alleged violation of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which was ultimately supervised by US Ministry of Justice and Stock Exchange Committee.
Adam is able to provide tailored legal advice and is willing to take pragmatic problem solving approaches.
Outside of work, he is passionate about cooking for his young family.
Adam is able to communicate in English, Mandarin and Shanghai Dialect.
Email:linna@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Linna advises clients on a wide range of commercial and property matters including conveyancing, subdivisions, wills and trusts with particular expertise in complex conveyancing matters. She uses her personable and focused approach to help clients achieve successful results in an efficient and pragmatic way.
Linna completed her LLB(First Class Hons) at the Auckland University of Technology, receiving a variety of academic awards, including the SBM Legal Price for Employment Law and MC Prize for the Top Graduating Student of Chinese Descent and various Dean’s List awards including Judicial Review of Administrative Action, Public International Law, Arbitration and Employment Law.
Linna coauthored “The Confusion of Otway -Who Bears the Cost of Repairs and Maintenance under the Unit Titles Act 2010?” for the Wolters Kluwer New Zealand Conveyancing Law and Practice Bulletin, which was incorporated in the update to the Commentary for section 126 of the Unit Titles Act 2010 under Westlaw NZ.
In addition to her law degree, Linna holds a BCom from China and GradDipCom from the University of Auckland. Her experience in commerce, coupled with her strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills informs her approach to handling commercial and conveyancing transactions.
Email: opinder@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Meet Opinder Brar, our esteemed lawyer who earned her Master of Laws degree from The University of Waikato. She has been practicing law since 2020, specializing in Commercial Law, Property Law, Franchise Law, Trusts, Wills, Estates, Succession Planning, and Immigration. Opinder offers comprehensive support to her clients, leveraging her professional connections with specialists in various legal fields to address diverse legal needs effectively.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Opinder ensures clear communication with clients from various backgrounds. Her ability to connect with clients and offer logical, pragmatic, and sensible advice stems from her deep passion for law. Opinder’s meticulous attention to detail and efficient management ensure that every transaction proceeds smoothly and hassle-free for her clients.
Beyond her legal career, Opinder enjoys socialising with family and friends, exploring new cuisines, and pursuing her interests in badminton and yoga. Her commitment to holistic well-being resonates in both her personal and professional life, making her a valuable asset to Shortall Lawyers and a trusted advocate for her clients.
Email: chris@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Christopher is a senior solicitor at Shortall Lawyers. His main practice areas in the firm include property and business conveyancing, refinancing, commercial leasing, will and estate.
Clients have commented his approach as being professional, efficient, practical, thorough and attentive to details.
Prior to joining Shortall Lawyers, Christopher worked for a long-standing general practice firm in East Auckland and a mid-sized CBD law firm. Whilst at law school, Chris spent his summer interning at a large CBD firm and local council. He had volunteered at a community law center for a year.
Chris brings unique perspectives to his legal practice. Chris’ early career includes a stint in the pharmaceutical industry, R&D in the academia overseas and community services.
Chris graduated with LLB(1st Hons) from AUT, BSc(Hons) from University of Melbourne, and BSc from University of Auckland.
Other than English, Chris can also speak Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys getting close to the nature, travelling and spending time with his family.
Email: emily@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Emily holds a Bachelor of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Auckland University of Technology, equipping her with a unique combination of legal expertise and business acumen.
Before Emily practices immigration and employment law, she honed her skills as a licensed immigration adviser, a position in which she excelled for several years. In addition to her immigration experience, she also brings valuable knowledge in the areas of wills, enduring powers of attorney, estates, and relationship property, gained from her time at a long-standing law firm in East Auckland.
Now, Emily is eager to expand her expertise in property law, and she is excited to learn and grow in this area with the support of the great Shortall team. Her comprehensive educational background, which includes a Bachelor of Arts in China and a Graduate Diploma in Immigration Advice, further enhances her ability to provide a multidimensional approach to her legal practice.
In her leisure time, Emily enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, listening to music, and playing golf.
Email: stephanie@jwalaw.co.nz
Stephanie is a registered Legal Executive with a certificate in Legal Executive Studies.
Stephanie practices in areas of residential and commercial property, refinancing, sale and purchase of businesses, commercial leasing. Before joining to Shortall Lawyers in January 2024, Stephanie worked as Legal Executive and Legal assistant in Jenny Wang & Associates for 5 years.
Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Email: regina@shortalllawyers.co.nz
After three years as a Real Estate Agent, Regina seamlessly transitioned into her current role as a Legal Executive, amassing over 7 years of invaluable experience. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, her multicultural background facilitates effective client communication.
Regina’s expertise spans Residential and Commercial Property, Relationship Property, Registration of Mortgage, Refinancing, Wills, EPOA’s, and also Licences to Occupy, etc. She focuses on finding practical solutions for clients and making the property conveyancing process as stress-free as possible. Her amiable demeanor has made her a familiar and trusted figure among clients.
Email: abigail@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Prior to joining Shortall Lawyers, Abigail worked as a Legal Assistant for one of East Auckland’s most reputable law firms while balancing tertiary studies at universities in Auckland as well as in Massachusetts, USA. She brings experience from a wide variety of backgrounds, as well as a focus on attention to detail, and friendly and efficient assistance to clients and team members alike.
Outside of work, Abigail enjoys writing, drawing, and spending time with her cat and dog.
Email: faith@shortalllawyers.co.nz
She is often found doing her work on the team member's laps or sleeping in her basket at her home office in Remuera.
Email: Theresa@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Email: jane@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Jane comes to us with over 30 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, having worked for some of New Zealand’s most high-profile lawyers. She has an understanding of many aspects of law, including family, litigation, estates and conveyancing. Jane’s attention to detail is paramount, she is always willing to assist clients and loves being part of the efficient Team at Shortall Lawyers.
Outside of work, Jane can often be found in the kitchen and garden indulging in her passions of cooking and gardening.
Email: jai@shortalllawyers.co.nz
Jai is a law clerk currently pursuing Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from Auckland University of Technology.
Before Joining Shortall Lawyers, Jai has worked with Ormiston Legal and Conveyancing Shop Lawyers as a law clerk.
Outside of work, Jai enjoys playing golf and chess, also spending time with family and friends.
