Meet Our People

At Apogee Legal we’re here to be your trusted advisor, providing clarity on your options and taking care of the complexities - so that you can get on with what matters most.

Alongside our legal expertise, our experienced Whakatāne-based team are also business owners, farmers, parents, board members and much more. We understand the demands of different sectors, and the balancing act of family, life and business.

There’s no need to wait. Book a time to talk with us about how we can get your legal work organised, fit for purpose and supporting the future you want.

Our team

Carolyn Cooper

Director/Owner

Genna Barr

Senior Associate

Genna Barr

Sarah Wilson

Lawyer

Vicki Murray

Vicki Murray

Legal Executive

Hailey Mio

Registered Legal Executive

Jax Hema

Registered Legal Executive

Karen Searle

Karen Searle

Administrator

Legal Assistant

Kate Murray

How we work

At Apogee Legal you have the benefit of a whole law team working for you - not just one person.

We use a team approach to ensure all aspects of your legal work are explored comprehensively, while also ensuring the work is progressed in the most productive way. Most importantly, working this way leads to better outcomes for our clients.

This means although you’ll have a key contact person, our other team members will be working in support so you may be contacted by them at some stage. Making sure you feel clear and informed is really important to us, so our team approach means we’ll be able to answer your questions or let you know where things are at, even if your key contact is away.