After a period living in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980’s, Brent returned to New Zealand to finish the law degree he started in 1983, graduating from Canterbury University with an LL.B in 1988. He was admitted to the bar in June 1989. After a long stint with another Christchurch firm, Brent joined KT Law Limited (Previously Kannangara Thomson) as a partner in April 2015. Having worked mainly in suburban offices he has a broad general practice with an extensive private client base.
Areas of Practice:
Commercial and residential conveyancing; buying and selling businesses; commercial leasing; franchising; estate planning and asset protection including the use of family trusts; all aspects of elder law; subdivisions and company law including succession planning and joint ventures
Community/Professional Involvement:
Former Trustee of Rebuild Christchurch Foundation
Former Trustee and Board chair of the White Elephant Trust
Interests:
In his spare time Brent enjoys time with his family. He has four children, three sons and a daughter. He has been a regular road cyclist and enjoys Mountain biking. and has competed in the Forest Grape Ride in Marlborough 7 times in the past. He enjoys watching cricket and rugby and is an avid Crusaders fan. He has been to games at four rugby World Cups, having attended matches in Australia, the UK and France and New Zealand. He enjoys the occasional round of golf and has a particular passion for travel.
KT Law Limited
From conveyancing to immigration, employment law to estate administration, KT Law Limited provides a comprehensive range of legal services and advice.
Embracing the cultural diversity and unique make-up of the region, KT Law is committed to delivering quality legal services to clients throughout Christchurch and the wider Canterbury area.
Highly qualified and skilled in a broad array of specialist aspects within the law, the team at KT Law draw on life experiences gained from all corners of the globe, with their unique personal histories forming a rich tapestry of wisdom, intelligence, and practical thinking.
Down-to-earth and passionate about the people of Christchurch, KT Law’s legal experts and support staff offer a service which revolves around the key principles of trust, integrity, and transparency. When thoughtful planning, sound advice, and peace of mind are important, KTLaw is here to help.
