Our team is comprised of genuinely gifted and passionate minds
Our team
At Shortall Lawyers, we put our emphasis on instilling values such as accuracy, efficiency and pragmatism while building up and developing our team to be the best that they can be to help you.
Andrew has practiced law since 2011 and is both an excellent lawyer and an entrepreneur, with a proven ability to craft effective strategy and to scale businesses.
Andrew’s primary role at the firm is to lead, mentor and develop his team, instilling values such as accuracy, efficiency and pragmatism which have always been his trademark.
Andrew has an eclectic set of interests including architecture, antiques, fast cars and business biographies.
Prior to joining Shortall Lawyers in 2018, Jimmy was a top performing sales executive at Michael Hill International for over 9 years. Jimmy’s experience has enabled him to fine tune his people development, client satisfaction and marketing skills.
In his leisure time, Jimmy enjoys gardening, shopping and interior design.
Adam obtained his law degrees both in China and New Zealand. He therefore has a thorough understanding of both eastern and western legal systems as well as cultural difference. He was a qualified lawyer practising in Shanghai before he moved to New Zealand. His overseas experience includes Merger & Acquisition, Foreign Direct Investment and Initial Public Offerings in local equity exchange boards.
In addition, he was also an attorney particularly engaged by a top-rated American law firm to carry out an investigation into an alleged violation of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which was ultimately supervised by US Ministry of Justice and Stock Exchange Committee.
Adam is able to provide tailored legal advice and is willing to take pragmatic problem solving approaches.
Outside of work, he is passionate about cooking for his young family.
Adam is able to communicate in English, Mandarin and Shanghai Dialect.
Stephanie practices in areas of residential and commercial property, refinancing, sale and purchase of businesses, commercial leasing. Before joining to Shortall Lawyers in January 2024, Stephanie worked as Legal Executive and Legal assistant in Jenny Wang & Associates for 5 years.
Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Linna completed her LLB(First Class Hons) at the Auckland University of Technology, receiving a variety of academic awards, including the SBM Legal Price for Employment Law and MC Prize for the Top Graduating Student of Chinese Descent and various Dean’s List awards including Judicial Review of Administrative Action, Public International Law, Arbitration and Employment Law.
Linna coauthored “The Confusion of Otway -Who Bears the Cost of Repairs and Maintenance under the Unit Titles Act 2010?” for the Wolters Kluwer New Zealand Conveyancing Law and Practice Bulletin, which was incorporated in the update to the Commentary for section 126 of the Unit Titles Act 2010 under Westlaw NZ.
In addition to her law degree, Linna holds a BCom from China and GradDipCom from the University of Auckland. Her experience in commerce, coupled with her strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills informs her approach to handling commercial and conveyancing transactions.
Before Joining Shortall Lawyers, Jai has worked with Ormiston Legal and Conveyancing Shop Lawyers as a law clerk.
Outside of work, Jai enjoys playing golf and chess, also spending time with family and friends.
She is often found doing her work on the team member's laps or sleeping in her basket at her home office in Remuera.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Opinder ensures clear communication with clients from various backgrounds. Her ability to connect with clients and offer logical, pragmatic, and sensible advice stems from her deep passion for law. Opinder's meticulous attention to detail and efficient management ensure that every transaction proceeds smoothly and hassle-free for her clients.
Beyond her legal career, Opinder enjoys socialising with family and friends, exploring new cuisines, and pursuing her interests in badminton and yoga. Her commitment to holistic well-being resonates in both her personal and professional life, making her a valuable asset to Shortall Lawyers and a trusted advocate for her clients.
Nick is an expert in the areas of Residential & Commercial Property Conveyancing, Family Trusts, Relationship Property and Wills & EPOAs. Before joining Shortall Lawyers in November 2019, Nick worked as a Trust Specialist in New Zealand Trustee Services Limited and also as a Solicitor in Khan & Associates.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys reading, movies and listening to music.
Regina’s expertise spans Residential and Commercial Property, Relationship Property, Registration of Mortgage, Refinancing, Wills, EPOA’s, and also Licences to Occupy, etc. She focuses on finding practical solutions for clients and making the property conveyancing process as stress-free as possible. Her amiable demeanor has made her a familiar and trusted figure among clients.