Sarah joined Catalyst on a 3 month contract and delivered exceptional value from day one. Her pragmatic approach to complex legal issues, combined with deep professional expertise, made her an invaluable resource during a critical period. What set her apart was her responsiveness and ability to cut through noise to provide clear, actionable guidance that I could immediately apply in my role as GC. Beyond technical skills, Sarah is a genuine pleasure to work with—personable, collaborative, and always focused on business outcomes rather than just legal theory.

Nicola is highly personable with a wide range of corporate and commercial legal skills. 

Nicola is doing a fantastic job. She is proactive, engaged and provides pragmatic advice. Nicola settled into the role quickly and has formed good relationships with the business owners.

Nicola worked for us for 2 years, adding huge value beyond the initial short engagement. Nicola started with Commerce Commission information requests and expanded to major commercial contracts, FMA compliance and governance advice on superannuation schemes. Nicola also led complex store change of ownership transactions involving M&A, Employment, Finance, Property and commercial matters. Nicola delivered all work successfully, showing leadership, strong technical legal skills, and became a key contributor to our team and culture.

Jacki has been a fantastic addition to the team. She quickly understood our priorities and has brought a strong mix of technical legal expertise and practical problem-solving skills. Her ability to navigate complex issues and communicate clearly with stakeholders has made a real difference in progressing some key initiatives.

Deb Blackett was an invaluable and seasoned Acting General Counsel whose expertise and judgment consistently added significant value. Her detailed handover covered not only ongoing work and key issues but also critical organisational insights, ensuring a seamless transition from her to me as the incoming General Counsel.