LINCOLN LAW

David Hayward is a Director of Lincoln Law, with B.Com LLB. 

 

David has been practicing law since 1990 (that makes him feel bloody old).

 

He has been at Lincoln Law since 2014, is a general practitioner, taking care of buying and selling residential properties, buying and selling businesses, commercial property and farms.

 

Also advising clients about wills, estates, enduring powers of attorney and trusts.

 

David is married to Lee and they have two adult children.

 

His interests include fishing, reading and having the odd pint.

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Email david@lincolnlaw.co.nz

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Sarah Bee is a Director of Lincoln Law and was admitted to the bar in 2001. She specialises in family law ranging from parenting disputes to property disputes to estate claims.

 

Sarah is able to assist in protection and division of assets upon separation and death including personally owned assets, companies and trust property.

 

Sarah also has a conveyancing practice and enjoys assisting New Zealand Defence Force families. Based in the city office but available at Lincoln by appointment Sarah is motivated to achieve the best result for you through negotiation, mediation and litigation if need be.

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Email sarahbee@lincolnlaw.co.nz

Mobile 027 366 6090

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Brett is an experienced Property, Commercial and Private Client lawyer with a strong focus on delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions. He advises clients on a wide range of property matters, including residential and commercial transactions, first-home purchases, refinancing, asset restructuring, relationship property agreements, separations, wills, enduring powers of attorney, and trusts.

 

In the commercial space, Brett assists clients with business sales and purchases, commercial property transactions, share acquisitions and disposals, leasing matters, shareholder agreements, and business and asset restructuring.

 

Brett is committed to providing clear, efficient, and strategic legal advice tailored to the unique needs of individuals and businesses alike. His approachable manner and depth of expertise ensure clients receive reliable guidance every step of the way.

 

Outside of work, Brett has a strong passion for horse racing. A former junior driver in the harness racing industry, he has recently returned to the sport, acquiring three horses to train himself.

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Email brett@lincolnlaw.co.nz

Mobile 027 499 1172​​

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Stephanie, our Registered Legal Executive, has been in the legal industry since 2010. She enjoys all aspects of Property Law, in particular, helping First Home Buyers make their dreams come true.

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Stephanie has completed her Legal Executive Diploma, graduating in 2020 and is now registered with Legal Executives New Zealand.

 

Stephanie joined Lincoln Law in 2025.  

 

Stephanie is conscientious, practical and above all will assist you with your Property Law plans.

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Email ​stephanie@lincolnlaw.co.nz

​Mobile 022 317 7248​

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Ingrid is a qualified and experienced Legal Executive, joining Lincoln Law in 2008.  She started working in the legal profession in 1997 as a Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant and completed her Legal Executive studies in 2005, graduating as Top Graduate for the Canterbury/Westland Region. 

 

She works primarily in the areas of estate administration, wills, enduring powers of attorney and trusts.

 

Outside of work, Ingrid enjoys spending time with her family and friends, keeping fit and reading.  She is also kept busy with her two teenage sons and a lifestyle property. 

 

Email ingrid@lincolnlaw.co.nz​​​​​​​​