About Us

Fanselows is a small, Wellington firm.  Our history dates back to 1985 when Jock Fanselow commenced practice as a sole practitioner. Soon after Jeff Tyler joined him and the firm of Fanselow & Tyler was born.  Some years later Jeff Tyler wished to return to specialist tax work and returned to work for the Inland Revenue Department, heading up its legal team.  Jock Fanselow continued with the practice but this time changed the name of the firm to JDA Fanselow. 

In 1991 Jonathan Pereira joined that firm as a law clerk and the following  year commenced practice as a lawyer.  Shortly after, in 1993 Robert Stevens after being in practice with Stevens Partners as a principal of that firm joined the firm as a consultant.  Rob began the firm's litigation practice. In 1995 Jock, Rob and Jonathan decided to go into practice as a partnership with the name Fanselows.  The firm has and continues to blossom. 

 

Sadly, in January 2006 Jock died after battling ill health for most of his life.  The firm and Wellington lost a popular and vibrant character.  The current partnership has retained the name Fanselows in recognition of our partner and good friend.  The tradition of friendly, professional and practical service that started some 20 or so years ago, continues.

 

In January 2012 a new chapter in our firm begins.  After many years in partnership, Rob Stevens has accepted a position as the Deputy Head of the Public Defenders Office, Northern Region. While there is an element of sadness with Rob's departure, it signals another chapter in our firm's history.  Jonathan will continue in practice as a sole practitioner.  Jeff Tyler will remain a consultant to our firm.

Our People

Jonathan Pereira

Jonathan Pereira Position: Principal
Areas of Practice: Commercial, Company, Partnership, Small Business, Property, Trusts, Wills and general legal matters
Qualifications: BA, LLB – Victoria University of Wellington, Accredited Member of the New Zealand Property Law Section of the NZLS
Admission: 1991, New Zealand 		T: + 64 4 801 8100
F: + 64 4 472 0803
M: + 64 21 801 810
E: jp.fanselows@law.net.nz
Jonathan has extensive experience in small business practice, property: both residential and commercial, trusts, wills and restructuring. Jonathan is a founding partner, and has a wide ranging general practice. Jonathan acts and has acted for a number of small Wellington businesses, including many restaurants, bars, motor vehicle dealers and companies. Jonathan is also the firms property and trust account partner and has experience in a wide range of residential and commercial property matters, including purchases, sales and refinancing. Jonathan is the firm’s Conveyancing Professional for landonline dealings    

Jeff Tyler

Jeff Tyler Position: Consultant
Areas of Practice: Taxation, commercial, trusts and wills and general commercial matters.
Qualifications: LLB – Victoria University of Wellington
Admission: 1984 New Zealand, 1999 Victoria, 2002 Western Australia 		T: + 64 4 499 2505
F: + 64 4 472 0803
M: + 64 21 320 209
E: jeff.fanselows@law.net.nz
Jeff has his own legal practice and also consults to Fanselows on various legal matters, particularly tax matters, where he has over 20 years experience. Jeff has practised tax law as a speciality in New Zealand and Australia and has particular expertise in Australian GST matters. Jeff was a founder in a predecessor of our firm and has a long standing association with our firm dating to that time.   

Nikki Symons

Nikki Symons Position: Chartered Accountant
Qualifications: BCA, CA – Victoria University of Wellington
 T: + 64 4 472 0802
F: + 64 4 472 0803
E: ns.fanselows@law.net.nz
Nikki joined Fanselows in 2003 as the firm’s accountant and manages the firm’s trust account. Nikki became a chartered accountant in 1995. Prior to joining the firm, her work experience included financial reporting in a large corporate, business advisory services in a small CA firm and five years as a finance manager. Fanselows offers Nikki the opportunity to continue with her career but with flexible working hours to allow time for family life.   

Karyen Partington

Karyen Partington Position: Law Clerk
Areas of Practice: Property and Commercial
 T: 04 472 0802
F: 04 472 0803
E: karyen.fanselows@law.net.nz
Karyen joined Fanselows in March 2010 as a part-time Law Clerk and is currently studying for a LLB and BA majoring in Politics, International Relations and Asia Studies. She currently assists in the firms Property and Commercial practice and is the firms primary contact on landonline dealings. In the future she would like to work in foreign affairs.