About Arnet Law
Need help to sort out some tricky situations?
We’ve got a lawyer for that. Come and see us, we specialise in commercial, property law. Our experienced lawyers are here to help you out with straight-talking local legal advice.
A team of lawyers across two Auckland offices
From the proud farming area of Franklin to the Pacific paradise of Waiheke Island, our team of lawyers at Arnet Law work happily across both locations to give you the best advice.
Arnet Law History
We love being a smaller firm and the personal service
(and personality!) that allows us to offer.
2010
After five years with another law practice in Pukekohe, South Auckland, Franklin local Gavin Arnet started his own law firm from a small space on the main street in Pukekohe in 2010.
In 2016 special counsel and family lawyer Miriam Robertson joined the team. She brought with her family law expertise and previously fronted the family team in a large North Island firm.
2016
2022
Arnet Law has continued to grow from there into the small but perfectly formed team of legal specialists we are today at King St Pukekohe and Ostend, Waiheke.
Meet our people
Meet our lawyers and superb support team.
Gavin Arnet
Director
Gavin Arnet has had a long association with the Franklin district. His family have farmed in the area for 30 years and Gavin grew up in the Franklin district before leaving to study law at the University of Waikato. He graduated BMS LLB in 2004.
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After being admitted to the Bar, he returned to practice law in Pukekohe for five years, before taking time out to travel.
Gavin specialises in Commercial Law, Property Law, Trusts, Wills, Estates and Succession Planning as well as Relationship Property. He also has professional links to other specialists in all areas of the law. Clients can be referred to these specialists if appropriate.
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Outside of the office Gavin enjoys playing tennis and going to the gym when he gets time. He enjoys socialising with family and friends and is a passionate wine connoisseur. Gavin is the Chair of the Life Education Trust Counties Manukau and puts as much time
and energy into this as he can.
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DDI - 09 283 8411
Elizabeth (Liz) Fox
Associate
Elizabeth, also known as Liz, attended Auckland University of Technology where she graduated with a double degree in Business and Law. Elizabeth was admitted to the Bar in 2018 and began work in Human Resources for a year and a half.
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Liz joined Arnet Law in March 2020 and is primarily based at the Waiheke Island office. She is working under Gavin Arnet specialising in property, commercial, trusts, wills and estate matters
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Liz is a motivated worker with a strong focus on assisting others to achieve their desired outcome.
Outside of the office, she enjoys the outdoors, spending time walking her dog and out on the water fishing.​
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Liz is currently out of the office on maternity leave and is expected to return to the office mid 2026.
Rosa Hughes
Lawyer
Rosa completed her Bachelor of Laws at Victoria University of Wellington in October 2024 and graduated in May 2025. She joined the Arnet Law team in March 2025 and was admitted to the Bar in September 2025.
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Rosa lives on Waiheke Island and has done so for several years. She values the strong sense of community and local culture and is excited to begin her legal career in a place she calls home.
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Rosa is particularly interested in property, commercial, and wills work, and looks forward to gaining experience across a range of practice areas as she develops her skills. She loves connecting with clients and supporting them through life’s important decisions.
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Outside of the office, she enjoys running and swimming on the island, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
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DDI - 09 372 9010
Justin Steyn
Paralegal
Justin, a highly skilled legal mind with over 14 years of experience in the legal field, he has developed a keen ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system with confidence and precision. His journey in law began with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Pretoria in 2009, which not only laid the foundation for his career but also ignited a lifelong passion for law.
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Justin prides himself on being project-driven and consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic when managing complex legal matters with meticulous attention to detail.
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Justin joined Arnet Law in 2024, working under Gavin Arnet and is looking to develop his knowledge in the property, commercial, trusts and estate fields, adding experience to our team.
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Justin believes that transparency is key to fostering a true trust relationship in achieving a desired outcome for others.
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Outside of the office, he enjoys the outdoors, spending time on the fairway with friends.
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DDI - 09 283 8410
Kimberly Wallace
Lawyer
Kimberly completed her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Waikato in October 2024 and graduated in April 2025. She joined the team in March 2025 and was admitted to the Bar in July 2025.
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Kimberly works in our Pukekohe office and brings with her a strong background in the rural sector, having been born and raised on a farm in the Waikato. She also spent three years working at Farmlands, which has given her valuable insight into the agricultural industry. Kimberly is eager to build her legal experience and is particularly interested in developing her knowledge across general legal practice.
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Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys spending time with friends and family, going for runs, and being on the farm.
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DDI - 09 283 8413
Zoe Fraser-Campin
Law Clerk
Zoe is currently studying extramurally at Victoria University of Wellington and is set to complete her studies at the end of 2025, after which she endeavours to complete her Profs course and the rest of the admission process. She joined Arnet in the beginning of 2024 after moving to the island and is excited to develop her knowledge base in all areas of law as she finds her niche.
Zoe has experience as a trust administrator and currently as our estates administrator and is excited to learn more about property law and conveyancing.
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When she is not in the office or studying, Zoe enjoys getting out on the water, swimming and exploring the island with her dog.
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Natalie James
Administrator
Natalie is the administrator at our Pukekohe office, she joined the team in March 2024. Natalie started her career as a Legal Secretary and is excited to be back in the legal sector after a stint working for various market gardeners around the Pukekohe area.
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Outside of work Natalie is a mother of three children who keep her very busy with various sporting codes and activities. Natalie enjoys time with family and going to the gym when she gets time. She also volunteers at Counties Manukau Rugby during the winter season.
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DDI - 09 238 8136
Ella Wild-Sands
Administrator
Ella joined the team at the Waiheke Arnet Law office in July 2024 after being down south for 3 years.
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She is thrilled to be back in this beautiful community and strives to create a efficient and welcoming environment for both our teams and our clients.
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Ella is excited to contribute to our team's success and support our clients in any way she can.
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When she is not in the office, you can find her enjoying the outdoors - whether it's going for a walk, taking a road trip, or relaxing at the beach with her dog.
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DDI - 09 372 8188