Legal aid

Kylie Pascoe became a Partner at Nicholsons in 2003 and has been with the firm since 1999. She heads the litigation team at Nicholsons and specialises in criminal law, civil litigation, employment law and estate matters. She has vast experience as a courtroom litigator and regularly appears in criminal jury trials in both the High Court and District Court jurisdictions. Kylie enjoys assisting clients to resolve all types of disputes in her chosen areas of law.

Area of expertise

Employment
Civil
Criminal Defence

Samantha works within the litigation team, Samantha can assist with a range of matters including criminal, employment, and civil litigation. Samantha has ample experience in the District Court and is more than capable to represent you in your legal matters. She has legal aid approval for PAL 1 and PAL 2 criminal matters and assists as duty lawyer in the New Plymouth District Court.
Samantha was born and raised in Taranaki and after five years studying at Victoria University of Wellington, she was pleased to return to her hometown of New Plymouth. Outside of work, Samantha appreciates the outdoors, splitting her time between Taranaki’s many beaches or exploring one of the many walks and tramps around Mt Taranaki.

Area of expertise

Criminal Defence
Employment

Emily who is born and raised in Taranaki, was pleased to return home after completing her Law Degree in 2023 at the University of Waikato.

Emily works within the litigation team assisting Kylie Pascoe and Samantha Hunt. Emily has a passion for litigation matters and after being admitted to the Bar in 2024 has begun assisting with Criminal matters and appearing in the New Plymouth District Court.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her large extended family and friends as well as keeping active at the gym and running.

Area of expertise

Criminal Defence