Nicola Hardy

Capability

Solving problems and achieving a client’s goals with the minimum of fuss is what drives me. I have always been a hands-on, people-person and it’s nice to be able to use these types of skills with a legal hat on to bring value to clients.

I have over 20 years’ experience gained in the UK and New Zealand working in the corporate, financial services, regulatory and energy sectors in both in-house roles and in private practice, leading legal teams and working closely alongside businesses. My in-house experiences have allowed me to partner with businesses and leadership teams and I have been fortunate to work with them to develop their strategic goals while ensuring that risk appetite and governance are given equal consideration. I always enjoy getting to know new clients and learning about new industries and applying my skills as a flexible and pragmatic lawyer and business partner.

Juno Clients

Millennium Corporation, Catalyst IT, Wellington City Council, Foodstuffs 

Before Juno 

Bathurst Resources, Christchurch (Secondment from Lane Neave) | Senior Legal Counsel
Jefferies, NZ | Consultant Legal Advisor, Managing Director 
Jefferies, London Office |Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, EMEA & Asia, Managing Director
Ashurst, London |Senior Associate 
AWS Legal, Invercargill, New Zealand | Solicitor

Areas of expertise

• General corporate and commercial
• Banking and finance
• Company secretarial
• Data protection / freedom of information / privacy
• ICT/TMT
• Environmental and resource management