Karen Hanna

In practice since 2003

I am originally from Dunblane in Scotland, and in 1989 I qualified as a Registered General Nurse at Foresterhill Nursing College in Aberdeen.

I moved to New Zealand in 1996 and while working as a Nurse in Intensive Care at Auckland Hospital I decided to study law at the University of Auckland. In 2003 I was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor and commenced my legal career at McVeagh Fleming in Auckland.

In 2005 I moved to Dunedin and was employed by the Ministry of Social Development, with varied work involving prosecutions, Work and Income and Child, Youth and Family work (now known as Oranga Tamarik).

In 2016, I joined Bond Street Chambers as a Barrister, specialising in Family Law.

I am the mother of twins and have two stepchildren so I understand the challenges that can arise as a result of blending families. I am passionate about helping people during what is often the most stressful time of their lives.

Specialising in Family Law litigation – Care of Children Act 2004, Family Violence Act 2018, Property (Relationships) Act 1976, Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.

I also accept Court appointments for Lawyer for Child,  Lawyer for Subject Person and Lawyer to Assist.

Memberships: New Zealand Law Society, Family Law Section and Collaborative Resolution