Drawing on significant experience working in law firms in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, I became a barrister in 2020 and joined Kate Sheppard Chambers, a nationwide, virtual chambers of barristers. I am based in Whangārei, working for a range of clients in Northland, Auckland and nationwide, including commercial entities, Crown entities, and community and Māori organisations. 

I grew up in the Hokianga and Whangārei.  I love living and working in Te Tai Tokerau | Northland, having the opportunity to raise my young children in this beautiful corner of the world, alongside a varied legal practice.  Giving back to the community remains an important part of my professional life, including through pro bono / low bono work and governance roles.   

Whether you are already in a dispute or need advice on a developing situation, please contact me directly for an initial conversation to discuss how I may be able to assist – arla.kerr@kschambers.co.nz. 

Qualifications:

• LLB (Hons, 1st), Victoria University of Wellington, 2008
• BA (Political Science and International Relations), Victoria University of Wellington, 2008
• Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, 2008

Memberships:

• Associate, Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand
• Member, Association of Workplace Investigators
• Member, New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture
• Member, Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand Inc