27/05/2026
Our Ferrymead Partner Nicole Macaballug together with Senior Associate Charlotte Grimshaw and Lawyer Eden Cotter, were invited by Westpac to hear Richie McCaw speak on leadership, resilience, and performing under pressure at the highest level. The event highlights Westpac’s continued support and efforts to raise funds for the Westpac Chopper Appeal — an important reminder of the real-world impact strong community partnerships can have across New Zealand. Click here to learn more of this important initiative: https://lnkd.in/dPBdQpge
A few key takeaways that strongly reflect how we approach our work as a law firm:
• The value of having strong advisors around you
No business succeeds in isolation – it is important to surround yourself with the right people. The right advisors don’t just provide legal answers—they help you think clearly, anticipate risk, and make better decisions under pressure. As a full-service law firm with over 100 years of combined local knowledge, we see our role as being that trusted partner businesses can rely on through every stage of growth and challenge.
• Reframing the problem to find the real issue
In business and in law, the presenting issue is often not the real issue. Breaking matters down to their core elements helps identify what actually needs to be solved—often saving time, cost, and unnecessary escalation.
• Clarity in uncertainty
Learn to embrace the uncertainty – it is in uncertain situations where decisions matter most. Our role is to help clients stay steady in those moments—cutting through complexity, identifying options, and providing clarity so they can move forward with confidence even when conditions are changing.
A valuable morning hearing insights from one of New Zealand’s great leaders—and reflecting on how closely they align with the work we do every day!
