Authors at NZ Legal
The lawyers behind our articles and guides. Each profile lists qualifications, areas of focus, and recent writing.
Adam Siddall
Founding Director, Property Lawyer
Adam is the founding director of NZ Legal and a New Zealand property lawyer. He advises buyers, sellers, developers, lenders, and overseas investors across residential and commercial property — covering conveyancing, OIA sensitive land consents, commercial leasing, construction finance, and property development from subdivision through to off-the-plan sales.
Polina Boyarchenko
Senior Legal Executive
Polina brings over fifteen years of legal experience to NZ Legal, having built her career from litigation support and trust accounting before qualifying as a Legal Executive in 2018. She specialises in residential conveyancing — with a particular focus on guiding first-home buyers through the process — and is known for her meticulous review of Records of Title, LIM reports, and sale and purchase agreements.
Ruby Manukia
Senior Property & Commercial Lawyer
Ruby is a senior property and commercial lawyer at NZ Legal with international practice experience across New Zealand, the United States, and Tonga. She advises on residential and commercial conveyancing, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and the charitable and not-for-profit sector — with a particular focus on complex and cross-border transactions.