Team
A well connected and committed team supporting each other everyday.
Lesley Chapman
Director
Lesley Chapman is a commercial Solicitor and Director of our firm. After gaining a law degree at the University of Westminster, London, Lesley was admitted in NZ in October 2001 and has worked in several medium-sized law firms in Hamilton and Auckland. Prior to joining the firm in October 2020, Lesley worked for 4 years as sole legal counsel for a major primary healthcare company in Auckland.
Lesley has lived in the local area for over 20 years and her three children have all gone through the local schools and been actively involved in community activities and sport. Lesley is happy to be practicing in her local community and when not in the office is often found either at the Tepid baths in the city or in the ocean at Takapuna Beach.
- lesley@chapmanjones.co.nz
Alan Jones
Director
Originally from the South Island, Alan moved to Devonport as an experienced practitioner and opened his Devonport practice in 1990. He has had extensive experience as a litigator engaged in numerous trials in commercial, criminal, and family orientated matters in his earlier years of practice. Subsequently he has been involved in many years of general commercial practice. Since 1990 he has established and developed his general practice in Devonport meeting the needs of the local community in all manner of legal work.
Alan has strong family connections in Devonport with his children and grandchildren all engaged in the local community through community activities, schools, and sports. A long-time fan of sport Alan has latterly taken up golf and is a frequent spectator and supporter of the local clubs.
- alan@chapmanjones.co.nz
Rachel Burrows
Senior Registered Legal Executive & Office Manager
Rachel has been employed by the firm since 1998 and is currently registered as an Associate of the NZ Institute of Legal Executives. Rachel has a broad range of expertise, including in the areas of Property, Subdivisions, Estates, Wills and Trust Administration and is also our office manager. Rachel is the first point of call for office and accountancy queries. Rachel also provides expert care to the office plants.
When not working Rachel enjoys all types of crafts, fishing, boating, and spending as much time with her family, including her grandchild.
- rachel@chapmanjones.co.nz
Kate Jones
Registered Legal Executive
Kate is a qualified registered Legal Executive working together with Carol and Rachel in conveyancing transactions and assisting with trust administration and estate planning. Kate is committed to ensuring the conveyancing process is a smooth and stress-free experience for our clients. Kate qualified as a Legal Executive in 2005 and has been employed by the firm since 2001.
Kate grew up in Devonport and is now raising her own family in the community. Kate’s interests include spending time with her family and friends and coaching/watching her kids on the sports court/fields.
- kate@chapmanjones.co.nz
Carol Allen
Senior Registered Legal Executive
Carol is a qualified registered Senior Legal Executive working together with Kate and Rachel in conveyancing transactions as well as in Estates, Wills and Trust Administration. Carol has worked in several law firms in the city before joining the firm in January 2021. Carol prides herself in providing a calm, pragmatic approach to clients.
Carol also lives and has raised her family in the local area. Carol enjoys spending time with her family and out on the water.
- carol@chapmanjones.co.nz
Maria Perrett
Receptionist
Maria is often the first contact with the firm, answering calls, arranging meetings and welcoming clients to the office. Maria has a strong administration background and has previously worked for several real estate firms in Devonport. Maria is a general assistant support to the team. Maria joined the firm in August 2022.
Maria is also an expert cricket scorer and is often found on the boundary at MCC.
- maria@chapmanjones.co.nz