Helena Austen

Senior Associate - Lawyer
University of South Africa and University of Johannesburg
Admitted to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand
Email: helena@richmondlaw.co.nz

Practice Areas:

Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Lease work, Commercial and Corporate Law, Trusts, Life and Estate Planning,  Enduring Powers of Attorney, Wills and Occupational Right Agreements

Helena has a rich and diverse breadth of experience practicing as a lawyer in South Africa. In 2019, she took the leap and emigrated to New Zealand. While she adjusted to the huge lifestyle change of living in New Zealand, she worked as a legal advisor and carried out additional qualifications in order to be admitted to the bar in New Zealand as a Barrister and Solicitor.  Helena has worked in both private practice and as an inhouse lawyer. She has developed an approach focusing on simplicity, business requirements and ease of implementation.

Helena joined the team at Richmond Law in March 2025.

Helena assists clients with various conveyancing matters, both residential and commercial. She is an excellent advisor for a wide range of commercial and corporate areas as well as trusts and life and estate planning.