Charlotte Abernethy

Charlotte is a senior associate in our Property and Private Client Team and is based out of our Dunedin office. She specialises in general property matters, trusts and estate planning.

Charlotte studied at the University of Otago and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Genetics) in 2015. She was admitted to the bar in February 2016.

Charlotte joined Anderson Lloyd as a Senior Solicitor in June 2019.

Publications

• The Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 – What does it mean for rural stakeholders?
• When Farm Succession Goes Wrong: Lessons from Sewell v Sewell [2026] NZHC 1440
• Overseas trustees, executors and beneficiaries – potential tax implications you need to be aware of
• Reform of New Zealand’s Succession Law – what has the Law Commission recommended and why should you be interested?