Emily Hannagan

Senior Associate

Emily has experience across a broad range of legal matters and takes a calm, practical approach to helping clients navigate whatever they're facing.  She's approachable and solutions focused, and clients value her clear advice - especially when things feel complicated. 

She enjoys helping people find practical resolutions, whether they're planning ahead, managing a dispute, or working through a significant life change. 

Emily can assist with:

• Relationship property matters (Contracting Out and Separation Agreements) 
• House purchases and sales 
• KiwiSaver withdrawals and first home buyer advice
• Commercial leases
• Employment matters 
• Debt recovery 
• Construction/building disputes 
• Disputes Tribunal guidance
• Health and disability issues 
• Residential Care Subsidy applications 
• Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney 
• PPPR appointments (Welfare Guardians, Property Managers, Personal Orders) 

 

Before joining Wilkinson Rodgers in 2017, Emily worked for the Health and Disability Commissioner in Auckland.  She holds a BA in Psychology and Criminology and a LLB from Victoria University of Wellington. 

Away from work, you will find Emily navigating the playgrounds of Dunedin with her three young boys or wandering through Ross Creek and Redwoods.

Emily in three words: practical, empathetic, reliable.