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Kirsten Ferguson

LLB(Hons) BA (Hons)

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Kirsten works at Treadwells Barristers and Solicitors in Wellington.  She has extensive experience in business and government-related areas.  Her particular areas of specialty include Asset Protection, Business & Franchising, Contracting, and Intellectual Property.

She has a first class Law Honours degree, and an Arts Honours degree with English and Art History majors, from Victoria University.   She spent five years as a legal adviser in Judges' Chambers and in the public sector.  

Kirsten's joy is her family. She is "Mum" to two young boys (a nearly-4 year old and a 7 month old).  In her spare time she enjoys running and yoga, and is currently learning to surf! 

 

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