Alex is admitted to practice in both New Zealand and Australia, and is the principal owner of MMP lawyers.
He advises upon property, company, commercial, trusts and financial law, including securities and financial arrangements. He assists a wide range of clients from those just starting out in business, right through to companies who have listed in Australia and are looking to do so in New Zealand. He acts for clients who include a finance company, an emerging trans-Tasman pharmaceutical company, successful start-up companies, horticulturalists, farmers, award winning builders, developers and a range of small to medium business owners.
Alex feels fortunate to have been involved in a variety of commercial and property transactions throughout the Nelson region and New Zealand during the past 15 years.
Alex and his wife have four children and enjoy a wide range of interests, from being out on the water to spending time with family and friends.
Graeme Downing was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1983. After practicing law in Wellington, London and Auckland, he has practiced in Nelson since 1994 and became a Partner of McFadden McMeeken Phillips in 1997.
Graeme retired as a practicing lawyer on 1 July 2024 and remains part time at MMP Lawyers as a researcher. Graeme's experience was mainly in litigation, mediation and arbitration. His areas of practice included contract and commercial disputes, employment, estate, relationship property, building disputes, land disputes, company disputes, and unjust enrichment/constructive trust claims.
Graeme was a committee member of the Nelson District Law Society for over 10 years and is a past President of that Society.
Sam graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Canterbury in 2014 and has been practicing law in the Tasman and Marlborough region ever since.
Sam joined MMP as an associate in April of 2021 and is experienced in all matters relating to commercial and property law including commercial, residential and rural transactions, financing, subdivisions, leases, trusts and succession planning.
Sam is solution focused and enjoys helping his clients achieve their personal and commercial goals.
William is a practical legal problem solver. William has a wide practice in commercial, property and litigation, with a focus on commercial and residential sales and purchases, general contract, relationship property, employment and estate asset planning.
William graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Politics) from the University of Otago, and continued his post-graduate legal education with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Applied Law from the Australian College of Law, with a focus on Legal Project Management and Insurance Disputes.
Callum holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington. He joined MMP as a Senior Solicitor in May of 2023.
Callum’s main area of practice is civil litigation and dispute resolution, including contract and commercial disputes, employment, estate, relationship property, building disputes, land disputes, company disputes, and unjust enrichment/constructive trust claims.
Before moving here to Nelson in 2021, Callum began his legal career in 2019 as a law clerk for a King’s Counsel in Wellington.
Nigel started practicing law in Motueka and built up his loyal cliental from there.
Nigel has a rich history in this region and is very accomplished in his work in and around Tasman. He has extensive experience dealing with Resource Management, Town Planning, and Council but will endeavor to help his clients wherever he can.
Nigel is passionate about the growth of our region and is committed to its success.
Sandy worked as a legal executive prior to raising her family, then worked in small business management before joining MMP in 2017. She has since completed her Diploma as a Registered Legal Executive.
Sandy is a hard worker and team player. She manages all of our residential property transactions ensuring they run smoothly from the outset through to settlement and completion.
Clare has been working in law for over 30 years and is a diligent hardworking member of the MMP team.
Clare specialises in trusts and conveyancing, but through her experience has the ability to take on an array of different tasks.
Paula is originally from Murchison and started working at MMP in 1997, as Practice Manager she plays a very important part in the inner workings and daily running of the firm.
Paula manages all accounts and ensures that MMP is operating efficiently.
In her spare time Paula has her hands full with her grandchildren.
MMP always works with the criteria for top quality work. The discipline and profession.
We have the best skilled lawyers with many years of background knowledge and experience
No matter who our clients are, MMP is dedicated to giving the best advice possible
