Alisha Castle
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
(09) 620 6240
Ngāti Paoa me Ngāpuhi
Alisha endeavours to be a strong advocate for a culturally diverse set of clients, whānau, hapū and iwi. She is passionate about assisting clients with navigating legal spaces in a way that makes them feel supported and safe.
Alisha holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Auckland, and a Master of Laws (Applied Law) specialising in family law.
Alisha is an experienced litigator practising primarily in Māori legal issues and family law. Alisha’s experience includes being contracted as counsel assisting the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Alisha endeavours to be a strong advocate for a culturally diverse set of clients, whānau, hapū and iwi. She is passionate about assisting clients with navigating legal spaces in a way that makes them feel supported and safe.
Alisha is an active member of Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (the Māori Law Society) and is an active member of Te Kōmiti Ture-ā-Whānau, the society’s family law committee. She is the committee’s co-representative on the executive of the Family Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society and shares this role with firm Partner, Amy Chesnutt.
Outside of work Alisha continues her development in te reo me ngā tikanga Māori and enjoys spending time with friends and whānau.
Alisha is a lead legal aid provider in the Waitangi Tribunal and Family Court if financial assistance is required.
What Clients Say
Alisha is sharp-witted and determined.
Meticulous in her approach and execution, Alisha ensures that her clients are well looked after in every endeavour.
Services Provided
Māori Legal Issues
We provide advice in relation to all aspects of te Tiriti o Waitangi claims, Māori Land Law and Post-Settlement Governance. We represent claimants before the Māori Land Court as well as the Waitangi Tribunal in historical Inquiries, Urgent Inquiries and Kaupapa Inquiries.
Family Law
We assist with any aspects relating to children, including childcare and parenting arrangements, relocation, guardianship, and adoption. We advise on child support, care of children, and provide support with Family Dispute Resolution. We also assist in domestic violence cases and can help you obtain protection orders to protect you and your children.
Relationship Property
We draft and advise on Contracting Out Agreements if you are considering entering a de facto relationship, getting married, entering a civil union or want to protect your assets. In the event of separation or divorce, we help with Separation and Relationship Property Agreements, spousal and child maintenance and court proceedings.
Articles
What Can Be Done About Defamation?
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The “Moana” Case: The Care of Non-kin
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Tamariki Māori And The Family Court: How Cultural Evidence Can Help Whānau Māori
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Cases Worked On
The Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Abuse In Care
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Protecting Your Assets When Entering Relationships
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