About Molloy Hucker
We are a downtown law firm with a dedicated team run by four senior members of the profession. We use our vast experience and our expertise to provide a service that’s a little bit different from what you expect.
We have always believed that legal services should be human first and foremost. While the subject matter is often complicated and the outcome critically important, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be done with friendliness, personality, and even a sense of humour.
Gerard Molloy
Partner
Gerard is a trusted adviser to many families, trusts, charitable organisations and companies across a range of industry sectors.
He enjoys solving legal problems, and is recognised for his strengths in negotiating deals for clients. Combining strong analytical skills with commercial acumen, Gerard provides concise, pragmatic and solutions-focussed advice.
He has taken the lead on capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic advice to boards of directors and complex commercial agreements.
Gerard enjoys providing advice on property matters and asset planning advice. He is often called upon to provide guidance and strategic advice in relationship property litigation and estate claims.
Outside the office he has tried and failed at surfing, snowboarding, fishing and playing guitar. He now has his sights set on swimming.
Here’s what some of his clients say about him.
What people say about Gerard
Rob Hucker
Consultant
Rob is one of Auckland’s most recognised practitioners in the field of company law and insolvency, having practiced in the area for over 30 years. He has been engaged at all levels of the New Zealand judicial system, including regular appearances in the High Court and Court of Appeal. Rob’s expertise affords his clients access to pragmatic avenues for dispute resolution.
Wherever possible, he provides solutions that reduce both the time and cost associated with formal proceedings. Where formal proceedings are necessary, he represents his clients passionately.
Nathan Batts
Partner
Nathan is an experienced litigator, having appeared in courts at all levels. He has significant general civil and court experience, including acting as counsel in defended criminal jury trials. He has undertaken considerable regulatory work and enjoys working alongside the team on company and liquidation matters.
He is adept at all areas of Employment law.
Nathan enjoys running and the outdoors, but mostly now this involves chasing his children around the house.
What people say about Nathan
Melinda Whyte
Partner
Melinda has extensive commercial legal experience, having worked in large and mid-size firms for over 20 years.
She is warm and approachable. Melinda enjoys documenting new arrangements and translating legalese into digestible language and concepts for her clients. She can help you understand your position when looking at an opportunity, buying or selling a business or signing contracts. Melinda can tell you whether you are getting a good deal or not.
She also has plenty of experience overseeing property and trust transactions.
Melinda likes to spend her time outside the office travelling, swimming or with her nose in a book.
Mark Swan
Associate
Mark is an experienced associate in our litigation team. Mark works predominantly in the High Court and has also appeared on occasion in the Court of Appeal. He is determined to obtain commercial outcomes for clients and when litigation is required, he represents clients passionately.
Mark has a broad practice and experience in advising clients in relation to: criminal and regulatory prosecutions, employment disputes, personal and corporate insolvency matters, and construction and lease disputes.
Mark works regularly with leading Auckland KC’s and barristers on complex commercial and trust litigation and has an extensive network of specialists that he can call upon.
Email Mark today to understand how he can assist you or your business.
Clare Campbell
Legal Executive
Clare has worked alongside Rob since 2003, so is well known to many of clients and friends of the firm. Clare has the responsibility of the day-to-day management, including accounting and trust account management. Clare is also a Registered Legal Executive and in this role attends to the conveyancing and trust/estate work.
She is a member of NZILE (New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives), and AALA (Auckland Association of Legal Administrators).
Clare and her husband are building their dream home in Waipu north of Auckland. It may never be finished.
Joe Reddish
Law Clerk
Joe is presently completing his law degree at Auckland University. He assists the litigation team with research, discovery and administrative tasks; and generally, keeps everyone caffeinated.
Joe is universally regarded as the friendliest person in the office. His weekends are spent chasing big fish, which are so far proving elusive.
Kaye Curran
Practice Manager
Kaye’s background is as an accountant, but in the second half of her career she came across from the dark side and has been knocking law firms and charities into shape.
Kaye is friendly and approachable, with a get stuff done approach.
Her children are spread out around the globe, so in her free time she likes to travel and check that their rooms are tidy.
