Trust & Estate Planning
Expert asset protection and long-term planning advice delivered with care.
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Property Law, Commercial Law, Trusts and Estate Planning
Qualifications
LLB, The University of Auckland
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Victor Mechkov
Principal
As Principal, Victor works closely with the team to foster a strategically-driven environment that delivers the best outcomes for our clients.
Victor began work as a law clerk at Stainton Chellew in 2011 whilst studying at university. When he graduated the following year, he moved into a full-time position as a solicitor.
He is now the principal of the firm and specialises in commercial and property law, estate planning, and trusts. He believes what separates him from other lawyers is that he deeply cares about his clients, is approachable and provides a personal service. Victor is a pragmatic, big-picture person lawyer who will do whatever it takes to deliver the client the desired outcome.
Victor is involved in the Russian speaking community and assists many Russian speaking clients and charitable organisations with their legal needs.
Outside of work Victor enjoys training martial arts which he has been doing since the age of 7. When he is not training, Victor enjoys spending time with his wife and their 3 young children
Litigation and Disputes, Relationship Property, Trusts and Estate Planning, Family Law Matters, Employment
Qualifications
LLB (Honours)
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Pamela Wright
Senior Associate
Pamela is a Senior Associate in the Litigation and Disputes Resolutions team.
Pamela comes with expertise in Relationship Property (e.g., contracting out and settlement agreements), Wills and Estate disputes, and associated family law matters such as PPPR applications.  Pamela also provides Employment Law advice to both employers and employees.  Her focus is on her clients – to listen and to provide legal assistance, guidance, and advocacy.
Outside of work, Pamela enjoys spending time with her family and friends, regularly goes to the theatre, opera, and the movies is a member of a book club, and was President of the Auckland Herb Society.
Property Law, Commercial Property, Trusts and Estate Planning
Qualifications
LLB, The University of Auckland
Contact
Henry Chellew
Consultant
Henry is a seasoned lawyer with extensive commercial experience, providing pragmatic solutions and advice to his clients. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, allowing him to offer effective legal strategies tailored to each client.
Henry began working as a lawyer in 1979 before joining Stainton Chellew in 1988. He has worked here ever since.
Henry is skilled in commercial law, commercial property, trusts, and estate planning. He has worked in a wide variety of commercial areas, including purchasing state-owned enterprises from the government to complex unit title subdivisions and complex business mergers and acquisitions.
Henry has a postgraduate diploma in intellectual property law which assists him with the work he does today. He was the managing partner at Stainton Chellew for 30 years before retiring as a partner and becoming a consultant for the firm.
Outside of the office, Henry loves the outdoors and is a keen fisherman and supporter of environmental charities.
Property Law, Commercial Law, Trusts and Estate Planning, AML Compliance
Qualifications
LLM, University of Vienna
LLM, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Certificate in Law, The University of Auckland
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Ana Kovtun
Legal Executive
Ana assists with trusts, commercial and residential conveyancing, wills, estate planning and with AML compliance requirements.
An avid traveller, Ana got her two master’s degrees in law from universities in Kyiv, Ukraine and Vienna, Austria, before working as a Legal Compliance Officer in Dubai.
She has worked at Stainton Chellew since mid-2021 and is currently converting her degrees and becoming a qualified Solicitor in New Zealand.
Ana enjoys the gym, yoga, and movies in her free time
As families and circumstances change, the outcomes from an unexpected event can cause stress and take an emotional toll which is often worsened by the complex legalities that come with changing situations.
Stainton Chellew can help you with your trust and estate planning.
We take the time to understand your family and circumstance and take care to provide clear and straightforward advice.
Our specialists take a deep interest in supporting families and individuals by delivering comprehensive plans and tailor-made solutions to achieve the best possible outcomes for you and your loved ones.
How Can We Help?
Estate and Asset Planning
Establishing Trusts
(including family, trading and charitable trusts, and incorporated societies)
Asset Transfers to Trusts
Ongoing Trust Administration
Wills
Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Estate and Asset Planning
Establishing Trusts
(including family, trading and charitable trusts, and incorporated societies)
