Our People

PRINCIPAL: Rory Malcolm MacDonald ,LLB
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  • First admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1970
  • Admitted and practiced in Melbourne, Australia from 1971 to 1985
  • Broad experience in commercial, trust, conveyancing and business law with a strong emphasis on franchising law
  • Founded Rory MacDonald Law in 2000, became MacDonald Pilcher Partnership in 2006
  • Previously a partner at Cairns Slane and Stewart Germann law firms
  • Chair of Parnell Business Association (2009, 2010)
  • Member of Franchise Association of New Zealand Inc (FANZ)
  • Previous Honorary Solicitor to FANZ
  • Has delivered a large number of seminars and articles on Franchising within New Zealand
  • Has attended a number of franchising conferences as a delegate including Australia, Singapore and the USA

rory.@macdonaldpilcher.co.nz

Mobile: 0274798190

CONSULTANT: Sarah Pilcher , LLB, Dip Bus,MComLaw(Hons)
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  • First admitted 1990.  Has been with the firm since May 2000
  • Joined Rory in partnership in 2006 and became a consultant in October 2008 
  • Specialises in franchise, intellectual property, company and business law and attends conferences and continuing education regularly here and in Australia
  • Has written a number of articles and delivered seminars on these areas of interest
  • Works around family commitments, with 3 young children
  • Has worked as a management consultant specialising in franchise developments
  • Has Human Resources management experience
  • Previous employment with Earl Kent and Wadsworth Norton Law Firms, Manukau City Council and Caltex

sarah@macdonaldpilcher.co.nz 

Mobile: 0275649942

 


OUR SUPPORT STAFF

  • Sheetal Parmar is P.A to Rory and Sarah and looks after administration and accounts.
  • Savvy Naidoo is a P.A assisting with all conveyancing and trust work.
  • Soreen Botha is our part time accoutant.