Jeremy Sutton Senior Barrister

Jeremy provides expert family law advice to clients around New Zealand and overseas.

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The Jeremy Sutton Experience

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With over two decades of experience, Jeremy Sutton specialises in cases that involve trusts, businesses, properties, disputed estates and financially complex divorces. He is based in Auckland but can accept instructions no matter where you are based.

Jeremy’s empathy and compassion is his greatest strength in understanding his clients’ situations. He gets people, and is here to guide you so that you and your loved ones can transition past this tumultuous time.

He works on a select few files at a time in order to focus on resolving your matter quickly and decisively.
He takes the intricacies of the law and tailors it to your individual circumstances. He balances the professional and personable - with a healthy dose of pragmatism for workable solutions.

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Delivering Extraordinary Results.

Jeremy Sutton knows what works to get the job done assiduously, fairly and quickly. He will do what it takes to achieve the best outcome that protects you and your family’s future. We guarantee a response within 24 hours, leaving no box unchecked when it comes to your needs.

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Industry Leading Services

Jeremy is an expert in family law, relationship property and care of children issues.

Relationship Property & Trusts

For clients who have trusts, businesses or properties in New Zealand or overseas, there can be additional challenges and complications. As a specialist family lawyer, Jeremy routinely deals with these cases. You earned it, we’ll protect it. You should make a plan against life’s uncertainties.

When couples separate after being together for more than three years, the law usually requires that their relationship property is divided equally between each party - but there are many exceptions. Jeremy will assist you to understand the complexity of relationship property law.

Care of Children

When there is a child or children involved in a separation, many difficult and complex decisions need to be made. Jeremy helps parents protect their relationships with their children. He can help you to negotiate with your partner in a way that minimises conflict and achieves the right outcomes.

Father's Rights

Even if you are a father with a busy job, you do not need to be a “weekend dad”. It is certainly possible for you to have a significant share of the care of your children, and we can help you in obtaining a shared care arrangement which you are happy with.

Dispute Resolution

No matter the complexity, Jeremy ensures that you and your partner reach a strong resolution.

Agreement

Jeremy is known for his pragmatic approach in reaching agreement through negotiation. Even where there is deep acrimony, Jeremy can help you negotiate with your partner and reach an agreement that you are happy with.

Mediation

Mediation is a collaborative way for people to resolve disputes. It involves the parties meeting together with a mediator to talk through their dispute and points of view. The mediator facilitates the conversation to help the parties reach an agreement that is acceptable to them both.

Court Representation

If agreement cannot be reached and your case progresses to Court, Jeremy can represent you. He feels at home in the courtroom, with the legal acumen to be your best advocate.

Appeals

Jeremy has a wealth of litigation experience, presenting cases in the Family Court and up to the Supreme Court. He has access to experts whose opinions are well respected in Court.

Jeremy as a Mediator

As an accredited mediator, Jeremy represents his clients personally at roundtable meetings and in mediation. Jeremy conducts private mediations in relationship property disputes, including where there are trusts, businesses and multi-property portfolios.

He also mediates in situations regarding the management of trusts, care of children and disputes over wills. He is also a trained Collaborative Professional and member of Collaborative Resolution NZ, offering alternative dispute resolution that is intended to keep matters out of court.

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Extensive expertise in disputes involving relationship property, trusts, and care of children.

Jeremy can address your concerns, and explain your rights and responsibilities in separation. Get in touch, and let’s have a chat.

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Working with
High Net Worth Individuals.

The more wealth accumulated during a marriage, the more work it takes to preserve that wealth during divorce. Jeremy Sutton knows what works to protect you and your significant assets.

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Our goal is to guide you through navigating these recent obstacles, and focus on what matters to you most.

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Fixed Fees, No Hidden Costs.

Together we agree on a fixed fee for all work. A face to face or Zoom consultation is required to discuss your options and understand where to go from here.

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Excellence in Service.

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High net worth specialist

You can rest assured that Jeremy has the strategic skill and knowledge to protect your assets in a divorce.

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Personal attention and direct contact

You will personally meet with Jeremy at every stage of the legal process, from initial consultation to resolution.

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Clear goals & quicker resolution

Depending on the issue, Jeremy endeavours to resolve matters within 12 months. Jeremy works on a small caseload at a time to focus on achieving results without delay.

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Online appointment scheduling

You have the flexibility to schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments on your own.

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Urgent Response

You can contact Jeremy through email or phone if there is a time-sensitive issue, and receive a prompt response.

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Experienced court advocate

You can trust that Jeremy brings over 25 years of extensive experience in presenting court cases.

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Practical & direct approach

Jeremy takes a practical approach to giving advice and solving issues. Law without the frills.

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Weekly updates on progress

You will be guided throughout the legal process with clear expectations.

My Experience with Jeremy and his dedicated team was an absolute pleasure in a very disconcerting time. I was under immense stress but the professionalism by Jeremy and his team was admirable and kept me confident. Jeremy gave me options and I was grateful for this.

Sebastian

Absolutely pleased with result - these guys rock. I spent some time finding a lawyer who actually cares. Highly recommend Jeremy and his team. Tracy kept me informed all the way through the process.

David Powell

The separation from my husband was an emotional and arduous journey at times but I will always be grateful for the care, kindness and information received from Jeremy and his team.

Liz

I knew nothing of Jeremy until I randomly heard him on the radio. What caught my attention was his willingness to provide practical advice, and to help ordinary people find their way through those often daunting legal processes. When I contacted Jeremy, he proved to be approachable, obliging, and happy to offer options for dealing with the matter at hand.

Kevin

Jeremy had a very clear handle on my case before the end of our first conversation. He soon helped me exit the relationship with equal amounts of empathy and legal advice. Since then, Jeremy has moved things along quickly and assertively and connected me to the right experts. I’m extremely grateful to Jeremy and team for making an emotionally painful separation as painless as possible, and look forward to a positive outcome.

Julie

In the time I have worked with Jeremy, I have found him to be pragmatic yet empathetic to his clients' needs. Jeremy's professional, consistent and dedicated approach serves his clients well from the start of separation to the final stages of divorce. I highly recommend Jeremy to anyone seeking a family lawyer, as he possesses a superior level of knowledge and skill that clients require to navigate their way through a separation.

Danielle Turnbull, Divorce Coach

Jeremy’s style was refreshing – empathetic, direct and focused on my priorities. Communication is important to me and he exceeded my expectations in terms of clarity, frequency and availability. Jeremy is very experienced and provided extremely sound counsel. Highly recommend.

Drew

We’re in the spotlight!

Jeremy has a high media profile, providing practical commentary on topical family law issues. Jeremy is the author of over 70 articles in his NZ Herald column The Ex-Files. He is quoted widely in other news media, including Radio New Zealand, Newstalk ZB, Stuff, and more.