About Jeremy

Jeremy Sutton is a senior family lawyer who specialises in relationship and trust property.

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With over 30 combined years of experience, Jeremy Sutton and his dedicated family law team assist with high net worth, financially complex divorce cases. Jeremy has a particular expertise in cases that involve trusts, businesses, disputed estates and significant investment portfolios.

Jeremy finds fulfilment in advocating for people in difficult relationships and making his clients’ views clear. His empathy and compassion is his greatest strength in understanding his clients’ situations.

Jeremy 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.

The best practice in navigating through divorce is a multidisciplinary approach with a range of professionals and support from your family and friends. Jeremy maintains strong relationships with other lawyers, accountants and psychologists. ​

We understand that separation is a stressful time and that every situation is unique. When you work with us, you can be assured you have a strong team behind you to achieve the best outcomes for you and your family. Jeremy's clients are soon back to spending time with their loved ones and moving forward with their lives.

He is a Lawyer for Child, a legal aid provider, trained in collaborative practice and an accredited mediator. He is a former convenor of the Auckland Family Courts Association and a former trustee for the Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his three young children and regularly coaches their sports teams.

Working with High Net Worth Individuals.

If you have spent your life building substantial property and assets, it is essential you consult with an experienced specialist lawyer to protect your financial interests. Jeremy’s services and skills are uniquely sought after for this reason.

Whether your situation involves businesses, trusts, multiple properties, investment portfolios or substantial income(s), you are in safe hands. Jeremy finds solutions to complex relationship property and business divisions quickly and efficiently.

Jeremy advises high-performing, on-the-go parents, professionals, business owners, and investors who value timely and pragmatic solutions. He works with clients from a range of industries, from tech, agriculture, transport, to cryptocurrency. The unique combinations of assets contested in these cases mean that there is often a lot at stake. Jeremy’s no-nonsense approach also suits the busy lifestyles of his clients.

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Supporting Community.

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Access to Justice

Jeremy is an advocate for the wellbeing of children and was privileged to be appointed a Lawyer for Child in 2009, which is a lawyer appointed by the Court to act for children and young people in difficult cases.
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Supporting the Profession

Jeremy often invites discussion on law reform amongst his colleagues through topical webinars. He provides mentoring to lawyers and their firms. He is a former convenor of the Auckland Family Courts Association and former lecturer at the College of Law.

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