Janey Haringa - DirectorJaney is the founder & principal lawyer at JH LAW. With degrees in science, business & law, she brings a strategic, multidisciplinary approach to commercial, corporate & property work. Known for her straight-talking style & big-picture thinking, Janey advises clients from startups to seasoned investors. Since founding JH LAW, she’s proud to continue building a high-performing, innovative firm that backs the people behind great NZ businesses.
JH LAW was founded in 2021 to support NZ businesses become leaders in their respective industries.
We have since leveraged backgrounds in science, capital raising & law to support New Zealand businesses with practical, strategic & people-focused legal advice.
The Origin
In 2010, Janey moved from Rotorua to Auckland to study Biomedical Science (BSc), followed by a Masters in Bioscience Enterprise (an MBA-style programme focused on commercialising life-science technologies). During this time, she worked with investment-focused teams in government & private equity, gaining valuable insights into capital flows, growth planning & export strategy.
Seeing an opportunity to bridge legal & commercial thinking - especially in the life sciences & tech sectors - Janey completed her law degree (LLB Hons) while working full-time & raising her first child. She trained under leading mentors in both legal & business practice before launching JH LAW.
Our Growth Story
Since launching JH LAW, the firm has grown into a trusted source of advice to a wide range of commercial, corporate & property clients - ranging from first-time buyers to serial entrepreneurial founders & exporters.
While Janey continues to lead our files as principal lawyer, she’s now backed by a growing team of talented legal professionals who share the firm’s values: integrity, reliability & a genuine passion for backing NZ businesses.
JH LAW’s team brings diverse skills to the table - from high EQ client care & legal research to business operations, design & digital content. Together, we keep things moving & make legal advice more accessible, responsive & real.
Public Speaking & Leadership
We value connecting with NZ's legal & wider business community, drawing on our cross-sector experience. Highlights include Janey being a:
Keynote speaker at M2 Woman Magazine’s Journey to Excellence conference on legal responsibility & sustainability.
Two-time NZ Law Society webinar presenter: Leveraging Social Media for Your Legal Practice (2023) and AI in Practice - A Real-World Approach for Law Firms (2025).
Panellist & 2025 MC at LawFest, New Zealand’s leading event on legal innovation & technology.
Governance & Community
We actively network & encourage participation by NZ business owners to attend industry events across Aotearoa’s business ecosystem.
Janey is currently a Board Member for the Waikato Chamber of Commerce & Deputy Chairperson of the NZ Shareholders Association (Waikato Branch) & member of various commercial & entrepreneurial focused organisations including the Institute of Directors, INFINZ & the NZ Law Society.
Team JH LAW
Annabelle Young - Law Clerk (Graduate)Annabelle is in her final year of law at the University of Waikato, recently earning an A grade semester average. Calm & detail-focused, she supports the team with research, drafting & client care. She runs a beauty business, Makeup by Annabelle, & brings the same creativity & precision to her legal work. Outside of law, Annabelle is a supporter of music, ballet, skiing & art.
Tayla Campbell - Law Clerk (4th Year)Born & raised in the Waikato, Tayla is completing law at the University of Otago & joins us as a summer clerk for 2025/26. With experience in modelling & hospitality, she brings poise, professionalism & strong people skills. As a student coordinator for Arcadia Abroad, she’s also run national events & supported international students. Warm, calm & adaptable, Tayla thrives in people-focused environments.
Michelle Quan - Law Clerk (3rd Year)Michelle is studying both law & business at the University of Waikato & is fluent in Korean. With experience in both hospitality & retail, she brings strong initiative & a practical, can-do mindset to team JH LAW. A creative & curious problem-solver, Michelle also runs her business Na Young Nails. Outside of work, she enjoys student life, true crime & content creation.
