Who We Are
We are a Chambers of three Barristers with complimentary practices in different areas of litigation.
We have practised at our current address for several years but have been together in Chambers since November 2011.
We are extremely well supported by Fran and Rebecca who both have a very good understanding of our clients’ needs and can assist our clients in many ways without reference to us.
Our Chambers is within walking distance of the Napier High, District and Family Courts in a pleasant Art Deco style building.
What We Do
As Barristers we undertake exclusively litigation work including the provision of opinions to solicitors on a range of matters.
Between us we cover most areas of litigation and can refer clients to other local counsel for advice in areas in which we do not specialise.
Generally we must be instructed through a solicitor’s office. If clients do not have their own solicitor for this purpose then we can facilitate that arrangement.
Other than for serious criminal matters we do not undertake legal aid work.
The Team
Jonathan Krebs
Jonathan Krebs was admitted to the Bar in 1988 and since then has practised in Litigation. He specialises in Criminal and Civil Law. Although based in Napier his work takes him throughout the country. Jonathan is a spokesman for New Zealand Law Society on Criminal Law matters and is a former President of the Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Law Society.
Martin Williams
Martin Williams has over 20 years experience practising in resource management and local government law. He has represented a wide range of private and public sector clients at local authority and appeal hearings, appearing as counsel in a number of leading Environment and High Court cases as well as in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Maria Hamilton
Maria Hamilton was admitted to the Bar in 1991. After many years practicing general litigation she now specialises in all aspects of Family Law including property, estate matters, and child law. Maria is regularly appointed by the Court to act for children and is Vice President of the Hawke’s Bay Branch of the New Zealand Law Society.