AUCKLAND’S SPECIALIST CRIMINAL BARRISTERS
Defending clients in the most serious and complex cases.
Murder • Serious Violence • Drugs • Sexual Assaults • Firearms • Serious Fraud • Drink-Driving • Discharge without Conviction • Parole • Bail Hearings • Health & Safety
Protecting Your Rights. Defending Your Freedom.
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VIVIENNE FEYEN
LLB (Hons) London, MBA
Called to the Bar of the Middle Temple, London. Vivienne practices exclusively in criminal law and has extensive experience successfully representing clients charged with murder, manslaughter, drugs, serious violence, firearms, robbery, kidnapping and allegations involving organised crime.
Vivienne represents trial clients before the District Court, High Court and appellant cases in the New Zealand Court of Appeal. Her philosophy is simple – to provide straightforward legal advice and fearlessly defend each client case that she is entrusted with.
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SUE PETRICEVIC
LLB, MSc (Hons).
Sue is a former Forensic Scientist with extensive experience in homicide crime scene investigations, illicit drugs analysis and expert DNA evidence. Now as a Barrister, Sue specialises in criminal law, forensic evidence evaluation, health and safety, proceeds of crime, coronial investigations, local and international sports law disciplinary matters.
Sue represents private and legal aid clients in all criminal matters and trials, particularly those involving serious violence, drugs and sexual charges.
Sue is committed to giving you the best possible defence, advising you through the court processes with competency and empathy. She is known for her determination, her strong advocacy and for obtaining excellent results for her clients.
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HOLLY AITKEN
LLB/ BBus
Holly specialises in criminal defence with particular focus in serious violence offending, firearms, drug offending, dishonesty offences and organised crime.
Holly is known as a compelling trial advocate providing robust representation in the District and High Courts of New Zealand. Driven by a strong sense of justice, Holly is dedicated to achieving best results for clients.
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DAN GARDINER
LLB, PGDipBusAdmin, MBS (Dist)
Dan is an experienced senior lawyer of over 40 years’ experience. This includes appointments as Director of Legal Services for the New Zealand Defence Force and as a prosecutor at the Serious Fraud Office where he was directly involved in investigations and prosecutions of serious fraud. He has represented clients successfully in family, employment and civil matters.
Dan has a demonstrated track record successfully representing clients facing serious criminal charges. His experience extends to representation of appellants in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of New Zealand.
SPECIALIST CRIMINAL BARRISTERS
At Parnell Barristers, we are specialist criminal defence barristers based in Auckland, representing clients across New Zealand. We defend individuals facing the most serious criminal charges, including murder, serious violence, drug offences, sexual assaults, firearms charges, serious fraud, drink driving, applications for discharge without conviction, and health and safety prosecutions. With extensive trial experience, we provide clear legal advice, strategic defence, and strong courtroom representation to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.