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	Ken Jones Ken grew up in Southland, graduated from Otago University in 1970 and practised in Invercargill before joining White Fox & Jones in 1974. He became a partner the following year. His areas of practice are commercial and rural property, finance and securities, business and commercial transactions, trust and estate planning. Ken's special interest and experience is in property developments and services to entrepreneurial clients. Ken enjoys watching sports especially rugby and keeps fit by swimming, fishing and playing golf. He also takes an active interest in politics and current affairs. Ken has four adult children and four grandchildren.

	Hugh Matthews Hugh became a partner in the firm in 1985. As well as his commercial practice his work includes a broad civil advocacy/litigation practice that includes cases in most court jurisdictions and many other statutory bodies and tribunals. Hugh has particular experience in general commercial and property litigation, professional indemnity claims, employment law and company/corporate litigation. Hugh's interests include a wide range of outdoor activities especially skiing. He is married with three sons.
	James Leggat James practised as a solicitor at White Fox & Jones in 1986 and 1987 before heading overseas. On his return he worked in Wellington before rejoining White Fox & Jones in 1992. He became a partner in 1993. James main areas of practice include commercial property, commercial and business transactions, leases,securities and trusts. Outside business hours James enjoys all outdoor sports and spending time with his family of four children.

	Hugo Mulligan Hugo joined White Fox and Jones in 2000, becoming a partner in 2002. He has expertise and interest in commercial property transactions, leases, securities,trustsand general commercial and business transactions. Hugo spent time overseas and worked in a number of different roles before following his father into law. Hugo is interested in skiing, golf,biking and tennis and lives with his wife and two young daughters on a lifestyle property at West Melton.

	Geoff Kean Geoff spent his early years in the Taieri District, inland from Dunedin. He completed his law degree at Otago University in 1978. After three years working at a law firm in Gore, Geoff and his family moved to Ashburton in 1982. Geoff was in partnership in Ashburton until 1997 when he set up his own legal practice. Geoff merged his practice with the Ashburton Branch of White Fox and Jones in December 2010. Geoff is a general law practitioner with particular expertise in residential and rural property transactions and family law. Geoff and his wife Jenny have four adult children and were foster parents for a number of years. He is an avid golfer and follower of many sports. geoff.kean@whitefox.co.nz
Consultants
	John Goodwin John practised in Methven for ten years before joining White Fox and Jones as a partner in 1987. John’s areas of practice and interest are residential and farm conveyancing, family trusts, wills and estates. John is a keen golfer and is married with two teenage sons. john.goodwin@whitefox.co.nz
	Jacqui Lowe Jacqui joined White Fox& Jones in 1973 as a student, becoming a partner in 1980. In December 2010 after 30 years as a partner she became a consultant with the firm. Her main areas of practice are taxation and GST, commercial property syndication, investment, securities and property development, estate planning and general property matters. She is experienced in helping clients structure their businesses and private investments. Jacqui is married with a teenage son. She enjoys most outdoor sports including the occasional game of golf . jacqui.lowe@whitefox.co.nz
Associate

	Bevan Coombes Bevan has a large general practice based in our Ashburton office. He has worked for over thirty years in both public and private practice. A keen gardener and sports fan, Bevan is a panellist on the Judicial Control Authority for Racing. He is married with two adult children.
Manager
	Pam Brian Pam has a background in accountancy but has spent the last 16 years in managerial roles, the last eight with White Fox and Jones. Pam welcomes contact from clients with any comments or suggestions about the service they receive from the firm. Pam has three adult children, is a member of Zonta International and is an enthusiastic cook, gardener and recreational cyclist.