Brie Piggott

Brie specialises in all areas of family law, including contracting out agreements, separation and relationship property disputes and agreements, dissolution of marriages, care of children, adoption, and family violence matters.

Brie understands the complexities and delicate nature of issues that arise in family law. She ensures her advice is clear and pragmatic to help clients through what can often be a difficult time.

Brie graduated from the University of Otago in 2018 with a Bachelor of Laws. Prior to joining Saunders Robinson Brown, she worked in Tauranga, Auckland, and Melbourne. Brie graduated from the University of Auckland in 2023 with a Master of Laws, First Class Honours.

Notable experience

• Advising clients on Contracting Out Agreements under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.

• Advising clients on Relationship Property Agreements upon separation.

• Successfully obtaining Orders preventing removal of children from New Zealand.

• Assisting clients with the resolution of guardianship matters, including schooling issues and relocation.

• Representing clients in Family Court proceedings in relation to parenting and protection orders.   

• Representing clients and assisting to resolve an array of matters at mediations or round-table meetings.

 Affiliations

• Member of the New Zealand Law Society.