Elizabeth Heaney
+64 9 558 0647
+64 21 647 734
Auckland
Qualifications : BA, LLB (Hons), University of Auckland.
Elizabeth specialises in relationship property, trust, and estate disputes and is recognised for her principled, pragmatic, and strategic approach to helping clients navigate complex and often deeply personal matters.
She also has extensive experience in civil litigation and professional liability disputes, with a particular focus on trustee and legal professional liability. Elizabeth represents clients before the Family Court, District Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal, and is skilled in both arbitration and mediation.
Since joining Tompkins Wake in 2024, Elizabeth has made a strong contribution to the firm’s culture and practice, demonstrating the hard work, commitment and client focus that underpin our success. She was appointed Partner in 2025.
Areas of expertise
- Care of Children
- Civil Litigation
- Dissolution (Divorce)
- Elder Law
- Family Law
- Insurance Disputes
- Relationship Property Disputes
- Spousal Maintenance
- Relationship Property Agreements
- Wills
- Appointment as Welfare Guardian
- Appointment as Property Manager
- Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Family Violence
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Trusts
- Probate and Will Disputes
