Chris Wilkinson-Smith LLM/BCA
Acting Crown Solicitor
Chris graduated in 1995 with a LLB/ BCA, and completed his LLM in 2022 from Victoria University.
Chris is the immediate past president of the Criminal Bar Association, NZLS Litigation Skills Faculty since 2001, RIB Appeals Adjudicator and NZLS Branch President from 2021 – 2023.
He became partner in Auld Brewer Mazengarb McEwen in 1998. In 2005 he went to the private bar and practiced as a defence barrister in Auckland. He has appeared in all jurisdictions including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and has prosecuted and defended all categories of case.
Joshua Harvey LLB(Hons)/BA Director / Senior Crown Prosecutor
Josh has an honours degree in Law and bachelor of arts (with a double major in criminology and politics) from the University of Auckland.
Josh is a Director at Wilkinson Smith Harvey and is also the current NZLS branch vice-president. Josh has prosecuted over 50 Crown trials and has experience prosecuting for multiple agencies including the police, Department of internal Affairs, Ministry of Social Development, SPCA and Regional Council. Josh has argued matters in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.
Josh’s area of practice include criminal trials of all levels including homicide, proceeds of crime civil proceedings, firearms, youth and other regulatory work.
Nandini Turner
LLB/BCJ
Nandini has an LLB and a Bachelor of Criminal Justice from the University of Canterbury, She is a junior Crown prosecutor and appears regularly in Court including prosecuting trials as lead and second counsel.
nandini@wilkinsonsmith.co.nz
Isabelle Barfucci LLB/ BCJ
Isabelle has a Bachelor of criminal justice and an LLB from the University of Canterbury. She commenced work as a prosecutor in 2023.
AMBER KEARNEY LLB Law graduate/ Law Clerk
Amber has a LLB from the Victoria University. She joined Wilkinson Smith Harvey Lawyers in February 2024.
Vicki Jarrett
Vicki is the prosecutions manager responsible for administration and support. Vicki has worked as an administrator for legal firms for over 35 years and has extensive experience working in legal firms including 25 years in Crown firms.
prosecutions@wilkinsonsmith.co.nz
Olivia Herlihy
Olivia Herlihy is a legal secretary who has been with Wilkinson Smith Harvey Lawyers since 2022
support@wilkinsonsmith.co.nz
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