From Science to Business to Law - Leveraging a Full Approach to Capital Raising & Exporting
Background: In 2010, Janey moved from Rotorua to Auckland to study Biomedical Science (BSc) and then a Masters in Bioscience Enterprise (MBA spin-off) with honours. While in Auckland, she worked for investment focused groups in both Government and private equity.
Progression to Law: After gaining capital raising experience, Janey identified a need for lawyers with both legal know-how and an understanding of the commercialisation pathways for technology businesses, particularly those in the medical device and life science industries.
From 2016, Janey completed her law degree (LLB) with honours, worked full time in law and had her first child all in the space of 3 years. She has been trained and influenced by the best in the business for both law and commerce. She now has a wide range of commercial and corporate experience.
JH LAW: Since 2021, Janey has been leveraging her skills, experience and passion to position herself as the principal advisor of her own commercial and corporate law firm JH LAW.
Public Speaking & Leadership: Janey has been invited to share her insights with the legal and wider business community, drawing on her cross-sector experience in science, capital, and law. Notable presentations include:
Keynote at M2 Womens Magazine's Journey to Excellence event on “What are our legal responsibilities to ensure that our company is sustainable?”
Presenter for the NZ Law Society webinar “Leveraging Social Media for Your Legal Practice.”
Panellist and MC at LawFest, New Zealand’s leading event for legal innovation and technology.
Governance Roles & Networking: She currently serves as Deputy Chairperson of the NZ Shareholders Association Waikato & Board Member for Waikato Chamber of Commerce. She also enjoys networking across NZ's business community, particularly as a member of the Institute of Directors, NZ Law Society, Waikato Chamber of Commerce, Institute of Finance Professionals NZ and the New Zealand Shareholders Association.
