Meet the Speakers

Anne-Sophie Issah
Lawyer (GQ)
Anne-Sophie is a lawyer in GQ's Property and Commercial team assisting clients with residential and commercial conveyancing, refinancing, leases and contractual review and can help with Occupation Rights Agreements, Reverse Mortgages, and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
Jo Taylor
Director (Lend)
Jo provides trusted, professional mortgage advice at no cost to most clients. With years of lending experience, she specialises in first and next home buyers, refinancing, construction loans and investments. Having bought, sold and built herself, Jo understands the process and works to make it as simple and stress-free as possible.
Luke Conroy
Regional GM (Bayleys)
As the General Manager of Bayleys Taranaki, Luke is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organisation's operations, from strategy development and implementation to financial management and team building. He brings a strategic mindset and a results-driven approach to his work, always focused on achieving the best possible results.

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This event with the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce brought together GQ Partner Catherine Grogan, Taranaki Foundation CEO Josh Hickford, and BDO’s Gaylene Findlay to share expert insights on making Wills and succession plans work for you, your whānau, and the communities you care about. From avoiding common pitfalls to unlocking the power of charitable giving, attendees left with the knowledge to make informed, future-proofed decisions.

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Having Troy Wano and his team’s expertise and advice in the employment law seminars has been invaluable in helping our businesses and members have a good understanding of employment contracts, new legislation and how to avoid unnecessary difficulties or pitfalls."
Maura Young (Taranaki Chamber of Commerce)
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"The combined skills and experiences of the presenters were excellent and tailored to our local Taranaki market, making the information relevant and relatable for attendees. Presenters were engaging and the relaxed Q&A over a drink and some nibbles approach was appreciated & helpful. Well done team on another great event and the incredible mahi in pulling this all together."
Steven Hill
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Warwick Pettigrew
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"Thanks GQ for providing us with an informative presentation on the new Privacy Act 2020. Our team loved it and said it was a great refresher on privacy law and best practice in this area. We look forward to working with these spirited young lawyers in the future."
Joachim Ogden
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"Annie Prosser & Beatrice Chamberlain presented a concise and easy-to-understand overview of Charitable Trust guidelines. It was good to have a clear explanation of the changes to the Trust Act and how they impact on our organisation. Thank you - and thanks for the lovely bite to eat too."
Sue Philipson