University of Otago B.Com, LLB, AAMINZ.

Litigation Lawyer.  Joined Stace Hammond in 1991 and a Partner since 1998. Trust Account Partner.

Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1990.

Expertise

• Commercial
• Insurance
• Banking and Finance
• Property
• Court and arbitration practices and procedures
• Mediation
• Trusts and estate
• Employment law
• Resource Management

Giles’ principal area of practice is dispute resolution in the above areas. Giles has experience in all forms of dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and Court litigation.

Giles serves on the Waikato Bay of Plenty District Law Society Standards Committee, serves on the Board of Waikato Diocesan School for Girls and is a member of the Statutes Revision Committee of the Anglican Waikato Diocese.