Paxton-Penman et al

A change of location for Warkworth law firm Paxton-Penman et al is also signalling a change in direction for principal Stephanie Paxton-Penman.

Having recently become an accredited member with Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of NZ, Stephanie says she is looking forward to providing alternative dispute resolution services to the community.

“The underlying ethos of empowerment will be something I will bring to the mediation arm of the business – resolve, empower, mana,” she says.

“My goal when facilitating mediation will be to encourage and allow people to determine their own outcomes and resolve their own disputes in a way where they are empowered, and their mana is respected.

“Mediation/alternative dispute resolution is the way of the future – it is more cost-effective, more efficient and more assessable than court. It allows people flexibility to get an outcome that suits them – not one that is imposed on them by a stranger, sitting at a bench and forming an opinion based on what is a typically scripted narrative.”

Last month, the Paxton Penman offices moved around the corner from Neville Street to Kowhai House in Warkworth Street.

Stephanie says that the business has outgrown its existing premises and is excited to move into a larger space, which has been fitted out specifically for the firm and includes a dedicated space for her mediation services.

Her son Caleb Paxton-Penman, who has recently qualified, has joined the team practicing mainly in the areas of property, wills and estates. Caleb works closely with Jen Morgan, who has decades of experience working for law firms, specialising in property transactions.

Paxton-Penman are experienced general practitioners.

“We are committed to providing clear, transparent and exceptional legal services focused on reaching pragmatic solutions, where their clients are guided, supported and empowered from beginning to end.”