Margaret Chen is an accomplished litigation and family law specialist with extensive experience representing clients in courts and dispute resolution proceedings across New Zealand. Her practice spans family, civil, and commercial disputes, with a strong focus on achieving practical and effective outcomes for individuals, families, and businesses.

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Margaret regularly appears before New Zealand courts and advises clients on a wide range of complex and sensitive matters. Her family law practice includes relationship property planning and division, separation and dissolution of marriage, contracting out agreements, trusts and estate disputes, child-related matters, including guardianship and custody arrangements, paternity issues, and domestic violence proceedings. She is particularly skilled at helping clients navigate emotionally challenging situations while protecting their legal and financial interests.

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In addition to her family law expertise, Margaret advises on civil and commercial disputes involving both individuals and corporate entities. Her litigation experience includes judicial review proceedings against government organisations, corporate structuring advice, and a broad range of commercial and contractual disputes.

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Margaret is a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution and regularly assists clients in resolving disputes through mediation and arbitration. She is widely recognised for her expertise in this field and holds several prestigious professional appointments and accreditations in both New Zealand and internationally.

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Beyond her legal practice, Margaret has contributed to legal education as a part-time lecturer at both the University of Auckland and Unitec Institute of Technology, teaching Company Law and the Law of Business Obligations. Her academic experience complements her practical expertise and reflects her commitment to the development of the legal profession.

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Born in Beijing and maintaining strong professional ties throughout New Zealand, Hong Kong, and mainland China, Margaret has developed significant experience assisting clients with cross-border legal matters. Her multilingual capabilities and understanding of different legal and cultural environments enable her to provide valuable guidance on international and cross-jurisdictional disputes.