About Wanaka Law

We draw on a wealth of experience from our well-established Wanaka legal practice. Since 1986, we have developed a reputation for attention to detail and quality, as well as an open and approachable relationship with our clients. In addition to our key services, we are in the unique position of offering clients a mediation service to resolve issues without legal procedures.

Chris Steven

Chris has over 30 years’ experience as a lawyer. He has extensive experience in estate planning, particularly with family and trading trusts and specialises in resource management, civil litigation and mediation. Chris practised law in Christchurch and Timaru before becoming the first full-time resident lawyer in Wanaka in 1986. Chris is a senior member of the New Zealand Trustees Association and is a trained mediator and associate member of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand. He has a strong interest in education and served on the Board of Trustees of the local schools for a total of 18 years. An enthusiastic cyclist, Chris has successfully completed the Contact Epic and Motatapu mountain bike races and the bike leg of Challenge Wanaka. Click here to email Chris

Lani Arnott, Solicitor

Email: lani@wanakalaw.co.nz