Our People

Shane is regularly asked to present at conferences and seminars on valuation and relationship property matters. Following is a selection of speaking engagements he has delivered:

• Mastering Expert Evidence
  Presentation to the Auckland District Law Society as part of a session on ‘Expert Evidence’ (September 2023).
• Becoming an Accounting Savvy Lawyer
  Presentation to the Auckland District Law Society (August 2023 and March 2021).
• Avoiding Pitfalls with Business Sales
  Presentation to the Auckland District Law Society (November 2022).
• Calculating Economic Loss and Damages
  Presentation at the Legalwise Conference as part of a session on ‘Litigation and Disputes’ (March 2022).
• Section 15 Calculations in Light of Scott v Williams and a Comment on “Fair Value”
  Presentation to the New Zealand Law Society as part of a session on ‘PRA Intensive – Keeping Ahead of the Pack’ (June 2018).
• Accounting
  Presentation to Wilson Harle Barristers and Solicitors (May 2016).
• Financial Literacy for Lawyers: Valuation Principles and Practices
  Presentation at the Legalwise Conference as part of a session on ‘Essential Legal Practice Skills’ (November 2014).
• Strategies for Establishing Effective Trusts for People in Rural Situations
  Presentation at the LexisNexis Property Relationships Masterclass conference (July 2009).
• Farm Properties: Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?
  Presentation at the LexisNexis Property Relationships Masterclass conference, plus two panel discussion  (June 2008).
• Proving Your Case – Managing Expert and Forensic Evidence in Relationship Property Cases
  Presentation at the New Zealand Law Society Family Law Conference(November 2007).
• Minimising the Property Available to a Future Relationship and Protecting Your Client’s Assets
  Presentation at the LexisNexis Property Relationships Masterclass conference followed by participation in a mock trial (July 2007).
• How to Avoid a Failed Trust and a Disgruntled Client – The Lawyer-Accountant Partnership
  Presentation to the Auckland District Law Society as part of a session on “Trusts – Trends in Practice” (October 2006).
• Is Incorporation the Answer?
  Presentation to the LexisNexis Strategic Law Firm Management Forum (August 2006).
• An Accountant’s Perspective on Economic Disparity
  Presentation at the LexisNexis Property Relationships Masterclass conference (March 2006).
• Demystifying Valuation Methodology and Evidence
  Presentation at the LexisNexis Property Relationships Master Class in Auckland and Christchurch, followed by a detailed valuation workshop for the participant lawyers (July 2005 and September 2002).
• Taking a Civil Approach to Forensics in Property Relationship Act Cases
  Facilitation of a valuation workshop for lawyers at the LexisNexis 2004 Property Relationships Master Class in Auckland followed by co-hosting a session at the conference (September 2004).
• Getting Information for Cases in the Family Court
  Presentation to the Auckland District Law Society as part of a session on “Discovery, Investigation and Tracing of Income and Assets: Family Law Cases” (February 2004).
• Brand Valuation Assessment of Damages in Intellectual Property
  Presentation to the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (October 2003).

Rod White

Associate

Rod is an Associate at Hussey & Co. and is a member of a specialist team that provides expert financial advice primarily for the purpose of dispute resolution, including litigation. This advice encompasses such areas as assessment of losses, valuations of businesses, financial investigation and general commercial advice. He gained a First-Class Honours Degree majoring in Economics and Finance and has held a number of financial and economic analytical roles prior to joining Hussey & Co. in 2003.

Sian Heppleston

Analyst

Sian is an Analyst and also a member of the specialist team at Hussey & Co. She gained a Commerce degree majoring in Accounting and Information Management and worked in the Investigations unit at the IRD for more than ten years. More recently, she was an analyst at Lyne Davis Opinion prior to joining Hussey & Co. in early 2019.

Paul O’Sullivan

Analyst

Paul is an Analyst and also a member of the specialist team at Hussey & Co. He gained a Master of Arts (Hons) Degree and has held senior financial management positions in New Zealand and Australia over a forty year period. Most recently he held the position of Chief Financial Officer Oceania for Mohawk Industries Ltd. Mohawk is a global multi-national and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Paul joined Hussey & Co. in 2021.

May He

Senior Accountant

May is a qualified accountant with 20 years’ experience providing accounting services to small/medium sized businesses. She speaks both Mandarin and English.

Jane Eagles

Senior Accountant

Jane joined us in March 2016 and has more than thirty years’ chartered accounting experience. She has significant experience providing accounting services to small/medium sized businesses.