Trusted Lawyers Dedicated to Your Success – Meet Our Team
At Nolen Walters, our firm is built on the expertise and dedication of our experienced lawyers and directors. Our leadership team bring a wealth of knowledge across key areas of law, including commercial litigation, property law, family law, insolvency, and debt recovery. With decades of combined experience, our directors lead with integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
We are able to assist clients in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and Taiwanese—helping you navigate even the most complex legal matters with confidence.
James Nolen
Director: Litigation & Insolvency
+64 21 881 209 | James@nwlaw.co.nz
Specialist litigation and insolvency lawyer with 20+ years’ experience. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for pragmatic, commercial advice.
Dala Oh
Director: Litigation, Family & Private Wealth
+64 22 066 2806 | Dala@nwlaw.co.nz
Litigation and family law specialist with additional expertise in private wealth. Experienced courtroom advocate with a background as a barrister and prosecutor.
Jeff Walters
Director: Property & Construction
+64 21 83 1335 | Jeff@nwlaw.co.nz
Property and construction lawyer with 20+ years’ experience advising major developers, corporates, and national organisations. Known for practical, commercially focused solutions.
Margaret Chen
Director: Litigation & Family
+64 21 541 100 | Margaret@nwlaw.co.nz
Litigation and family lawyer with expertise in civil disputes, relationship property, trusts, and estate planning. Qualified arbitrator and mediator.
Peter Sargent
Director: Commercial
+64 21 755 883 | Peter@nwlaw.co.nz
Senior commercial lawyer with deep expertise in banking, finance, property, and construction. Trusted advisor with decades of partnership experience in top firms.
Grace Zhuang
Licensed Immigration Advisor
+64 21 0242 3398 | Grace@nwlaw.co.nz
Immigration Advisor with over 15 years’ experience assisting clients with resident, work, student, and visitor visas. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Japanese, Grace provides clear, tailored advice to clients around the world.
Paul Biddle
Senior Associate
+64 21 966 777 |
paul@nwlaw.co.nz
Paul Biddle is a litigation lawyer with 15+ years’ experience advising insurers, corporates, and private clients on complex disputes, including insurance, commercial, relationship property, and trust matters, delivering strategic, practical outcomes.
Angela Li
Associate
+64 21 0278 1846 |
angela@nwlaw.co.nz
Angela Li is a Tauranga-based lawyer with nearly 10 years’ experience in family and civil disputes, specialising in relationship property, estate planning, and tenancy matters, delivering practical, client-focused outcomes in English and Mandarin.
Orison Wu
Associate
+64 22 078 0309 |
orison@nwlaw.co.nz
Orison Wu is an associate specialising in property and commercial matters, including transactions and dispute resolution. He advises Chinese companies and developers, is PRC-qualified, and fluent in Mandarin and English.
Lydia Chai
Solicitor
+64 21 076 8262 |
lydia@nwlaw.co.nz
Lydia Chai is a solicitor (admitted 2021) supporting civil litigation and family law. She previously worked in planning and environment law at Simpson Grierson before joining Nolen Walters in March 2025.
Jane Jung
Solicitor
+64 21 0812 8041 |
jane@nwlaw.co.nz
Jane Jung is a solicitor supporting directors across family law and civil litigation. Fluent in English and Korean, she brings litigation experience and international perspective. On maternity leave from March 2026 for one year.
Tina Wang
Registered Legal Executive
+64 21 02578 539 |
tina@nwlaw.co.nz
Tina Wang is a registered Legal Executive with over four years’ experience, specialising in conveyancing and commercial transactions, with a focus on subdivisions and residential property matters.