Luke Ryan Trigg

I worked as a solicitor in the Commercial and Property team at Henderson Reeves Lawyers, where I also did a summer clerkship over the 2022/23 summer. In my role I worked on a diverse range of files involving companies, land, trusts, wills and enduring powers of attorney. This included:

• Drafting, reviewing and amending a wide range of legal documents, including deeds of trust, memoranda of wishes, appointment and removal of trustees, lease agreements, shareholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, terms of trade, wills, enduring powers of attorney and conveyancing documentation.
• Independently prepared complex legal documents and reviewed documents drafted by others, identifying legal, commercial and drafting issues while ensuring documents accurately reflected clients' intentions and complied with applicable law.
• Analysed extensive historical trust and company records, often spanning decades, to determine the current legal position of entities, identify inconsistencies and ensure the accuracy of new documentation.
• Conducted legal research and maintained a current understanding of legislative developments and case law, incorporating changes into legal advice and document drafting. This included AI
• Managed matters from commencement to completion, coordinating with clients, solicitors, banks, accountants, trustees, shareholders, mortgage brokers and other stakeholders to progress transactions efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships by explaining complex legal concepts in clear, practical terms and managing client expectations throughout transactions.
• Assisted with the firm's business development initiatives through community engagement, presentations, networking and social media.

I started my legal career at Malley & Co Lawyers, working in the Commercial and Property team.

It was a great place to learn the ropes. I got to work closely with the directors and see firsthand what it takes to be a strong, effective solicitor. I was involved in a wide range of legal work, which really helped me build a solid foundation in drafting and reviewing documents as well as client care and teamwork - these skills allowed me to move into more complex legal work at Henderson Reeves.

I worked as a storeman, delivery driver, and trade assistant in the summer of 2020/2021. The role was diverse, and I was responsible for a range of tasks, including managing inventory, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with various trade-related activities. Much of the time, I was entrusted with planning my own days and schedules, which helped me develop strong time management and organisational skills.

During the summer break of 2019/20, I worked at Wests Orchard, where I picked avocados. Northland summers can get quite hot, with temperatures reaching around 30 degrees Celsius. The work was physically demanding but enjoyable, often involving long hours. Much of the harvesting was done using heavy machinery, which required a high level of concentration and careful planning.