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






