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Our Practice Areas

We act for public companies, fund managers, credit providers, property developers and statutory bodies.

We are also passionate about working with start up companies particularly in the areas of technology, financial services, food and agribusiness.

OUR TEAM

BRENDAN LEIGHTON

Managing Director

Brendan is a corporate lawyer who has extensive experience in business and commercial law. He has advised many public and private sector entities, including blue chip companies, as well as a wide range of private clients, on high value transactions.

HARRY BLADES

Associate

Harry has been with the firm for several years whilst studying law at university. He originally assisted our team in various tasks including coordinating file management and liaising with clients. Over the years he has since obtained experience across the board, working on both corporate and commercial matters.

MICHAELA MAY

Senior Associate

Michaela is an experienced commercial litigation lawyer who works with clients in a variety of industries. Michaela is focused on understanding her client’s objectives and delivering commercial results. What sets Michaela apart from other lawyers is her calm and considered approach to resolving commercial disputes.

SHASTA WATSON

LAWYER

Shasta works across a number of the firm’s practice areas. She has experience in various fields including corporate structuring, tax minimisation, financial services, litigation and business acquisitions. Having close to 10 years experience in management prior to becoming a lawyer, Shasta particularly enjoys assisting our commercial clients, as she has a first hand understanding of what it takes to run a successful business.

JAE WARREN

Graduate Law Clerk

Jae is a law graduate with a year of valuable experience at a generalist firm, gaining exposure across diverse practice areas. Currently refining expertise in commercial and corporate law at New Era, Jae possesses an approachable problem-solving demeanour and a talent for forging meaningful connections. Committed to personal growth and making positive contributions, Jae’s trajectory in the legal field is both promising and purposeful.

Jae finds balance in his work through surfing, hitting the gym and spending time in nature.

SHARNI CLARK

Practice Manager

Sharni is a fully qualified accountant and CPA with a background in public practice, focusing on taxation and small business advisory services.

Having made the leap into the private sector Sharni has settled in well at New Era Lawyers as our Practice Manager since starting in October 2021.

TRACY EVANS

Office Adminitrator

Tracy comes from many years working in the Legal Environment from working in large Law Firms to working as a Consultant in the Legal Software industry.

Having made the leap, from Legal Software industry Tracy has settled at New Era Lawyers as our Office Administrator since starting in May 2023.

FIXED FEE PRICING

Unlike traditional law firms, we offer fixed fee pricing for all our legal services. For larger corporate clients, we can offer an in-house lawyer experience at a fraction of the cost under a fixed fee monthly retainer.

We can provide low cost legal documents for start ups, but can also prepare bespoke legal documents and provide full advisory services for more established businesses.