recognised leaders in the development of the law of negligence

Shyrelle graduated from Auckland University in 2004 and was admitted to the bar in 2005.

She joined the predecessor to the firm in 2004.

Shyrelle receives instructions from New Zealand based insurers on a wide range of issues, typically with an emphasis on professional negligence claims and on policy interpretation. Instructions include claims against solicitors, real estate agents, employers, boards of trustees and territorial authorities.  She also maintains a busy construction law practice. 

Shyrelle has appeared before all courts in New Zealand and on a number of occasions as junior counsel in the Supreme Court. 

Shyrelle assists various organisations on a pro bono basis and has recently been appointed as a Director of St Mary’s Board of Directors charged with developing the school’s buildings and facilities.

Shyrelle was appointed an associate in 2010 and became a partner in 2014.