Katy is our founder and Principal Consultant.  Originally a Barrister in London followed by a stint as human rights lawyer in Guatemala, Katy made New Zealand her home from 1998. Katy has strong practical as well as legal advocacy skills.  She is a frequent commentator on New Zealand immigration issues.  Katy is also a contributing author of the 2014 New Zealand Immigration & Refugee law textbook. In 2014, Katy was part of a working group whose advocacy led to the re-opening of over 450 partnership cases decided by the New Delhi Branch of Immigration New Zealand.  She has since worked on high-level policy issues and was a Board Director and the Continuing Professional Development Consultant for the leading industry body (the New Zealand Association of Migration & Investment) for a number of years, receiving a Certificate of Service for her contribution to industry.  Most recently she was nominated to take part in a Focus Group that consulted with Immigration New Zealand on partnership policy.  You will see Katy frequently in the media when her opinion on immigration matters of significance is sought.  Katy lives with her Partner in Raglan, New Zealand's famous surf hotspot (but you won't find her on a surfboard!).