Abigail Pearce
Qualifications
- LLB/BHSc, University of Auckland 2016
- Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand 2017
Abigail is a senior solicitor in Holland Beckett Law’s litigation team, and advises her clients on all aspects of employment, family and civil litigation matters.
Prior to joining Holland Beckett Law, Abigail worked at a large Auckland law firm providing advice and advocacy services for government bodies, as well as a boutique firm where she specialised in healthcare and accident compensation litigation.
Abigail completed a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoint degree at the University of Auckland, and participated in a bilateral exchange programme at Stockholm University during the final semester of her studies.
Outside of work, Abigail loves to travel and spend time with friends and family.
Articles:
Self-identification of sex simplified through the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill
A move from a medicalised process to a personal expression of self-identity.
Surrogacy in New Zealand
Surrogacy is an arrangement which enables couples to conceive when they are experiencing hardship conceiving themselves. What many people are not aware of is the legal implications surrounding surrogacy.
COVID-19 Other support for Employers and Employees
In addition to the more well-known financial support systems in place there are other avenues available to assist employers to pay employees who are impacted by COVID-19.