Philippa Deo

Capability

I am an experienced in-house lawyer with a diverse and purposeful career spanning private practice and in‑house roles across commercial, regulatory, membership-based and not‑for‑profit organisations. I bring strong judgment, adaptability, commercial acumen and clear decision-making to my work, and I enjoy building strong relationships within an organisation. 

Most recently, I’ve worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Hato Hone St John, advising across commercial, governance, regulatory, privacy, IP and medico-legal matters, and leading legal work on nationally significant inquiries and projects. In 2024, I was honoured to receive the ILANZ New In‑House Lawyer of the Year award, reflecting my impact, leadership and professionalism. 

From my previous roles, I have developed broad expertise in commercial contracting, regulatory frameworks, governance and enforcement. I’m driven by creating positive impact, navigating complex issues with clarity, and supporting people through challenging situations. I’m also an accredited Peer Support Officer, which reflects my focus on empathy and wellbeing in the workplace.

Juno Clients

Wellington Water

Before Juno

Hato Hone St John | Senior Legal Counsel
SPCA | Investigation and Prosecution Support
Westland Milk Products | Legal Counsel (Secondment)
Buddle Findlay | Senior Solicitor
Duncan Cotterill | Solicitor 

Areas of expertise

• Corporate & commercial
• Contract (negotiations, review and drafting)
• Privacy
• Medico-legal
• Regulatory
• Banking and finance
• Property
• Chief Executive and Board level advisory