Pam Thode

LLB, BCom, BSc (Hons)

Email: pam@hda.co.nz

Pam is an Associate at HDA Lawyers. Pam has a broad range of legal expertise in property law (residential and commercial), corporate structures, family, trusts, estates and wills.

Prior to joining HDA lawyers, Pam held several roles including as an in-house corporate solicitor and legal counsel in the financial services sector and the trustee industry. Pam keeps updated on regulatory changes, how these affect the financial markets and the increased compliance and governance requirements imposed on clients. Together with this broad industry knowledge, Pam focuses on providing practical advice to her clients ranging from individuals to small businesses and corporates and enjoys the personal contact with clients which is possible in a smaller law firm.

Pam was educated at Epsom Girls Grammar School and holds LLB, BCom and BSC (Hons) degrees from the University of Auckland. Pam speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

In the weekend, Pam spends her time with her family and friends. She is also involved in local community activities.

Pam’s practice areas include:

  • Establishing and reviewing trust deeds, and all matters in relation to Trusts including Charitable Trusts

  • Relationship property matters and family issues

  • Wills and Estates administration

  • Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney

  • AML/CFT and compliance requirements

  • Sale and purchase of commercial and residential property

  • First home residential property

  • Overseas investment office requirements

  • Refinances and mortgages

  • Shareholder and commercial agreements

  • Immigration matters including skilled migrant applications and other visa applications