Melissa Walker

Melissa has over 17 years of legal experience, having spent the first 12 years of her career working for two top 100 law firms as a registered Licensed Conveyancer before moving to New Zealand, where she completed her law degree at Waikato University and was admitted to the bar in May 2021.

Her experience spans commercial property and private client work in both the UK and New Zealand. Earlier in her career, Melissa travelled extensively across Asia with developer clients, assisting with onsite exchanges for the sale of leasehold flats. While in New Zealand, she managed a diverse range of legal matters, including wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, property sharing agreements, landlord and tenant leases, and more. More recently, she has focused on commercial property matters, particularly working with SIPP and SSAS clients.

At Couchman Hanson, Melissa will continue her work in commercial property whilst also expanding on her private client practice, building on the extensive knowledge and skills she developed in New Zealand.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys volunteering in her community as a community councillor, learning to play the piano, taking long walks with her dog, and spending quality time with family and friends. She also has a growing passion for the natural environment and is continually building her knowledge to help protect and preserve it.