In a year where businesses needed strong leadership, DTI directors is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director, Nick Feast, effective 1 April.
Since its establishment in 2013, DTI has been at the forefront of helping businesses and business people successfully navigate the changing environment. It has established a reputation for providing astute legal advice and representation, which is reflected in its rapid growth, and is never more important than in the difficult and unprecedented circumstances of the past 12 months.
The modern firm is led by experienced directors Andrea Twaddle and Charlotte Isaac, who in April 2020, were joined by Hayley Willers and Jaime Lomas. The firm is excited to welcome Nick Feast to the directorship. DTI Lawyers’ directors are each highly sought after for their legal expertise, representing clients in the Waikato and throughout New Zealand.
New director Nick Feast provides in depth knowledge and expertise in commercial, property, trust and estate matters, providing expert advice particularly in the areas of asset planning, property and business acquisition.
He also provides contemporary outlooks on the sectors he specialises in. Nick’s clients are always impressed by his meticulous attention to detail, and his professionalism.
Nick Feast joined the firm in 2016:
“I saw from the start the commitment the directors had to their staff and to the community, and the fantastic workplace they had created, as well as the service clients receive from DTI. I have had constant support and guidance, but also the freedom to find out what works for me in terms of growing as a practitioner and finding my place.”
“To be asked to join this leadership group is a real privilege, and something that has been a goal for me. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity this presents, and excited to be a part of driving DTI forward alongside a group of directors for whom I have immense respect, and alongside a brilliant team”.
Charlotte celebrates Nick’s promotion, “we are thrilled to recognise and promote Nick. He has a longstanding length of service to DTI and a strong alignment to DTI’s client centred approach to providing excellent legal services, which is reflected in the way he has been able to develop a varied and loyal client base during his time at DTI”.
The directors are proud of having a culture that has been consciously designed with value placed on delivering quality work for clients, built on a strong foundation of an inclusive, well trained team. Jaime says that alongside work performed for clients, the importance of family and contributions to the community means that DTI is a great place to work.
Like his fellow directors, Nick has strong roots in the Waikato and Waipa communities, having grown up in Kiwitahi, and completed his secondary schooling at Cambridge High School. Nick played for the Cambridge Cricket Club and Hautapu Rugby Club until recently, and has retained community interests through continued involvement in the Cambridge Cricket Association.
“The Waikato and Waipa are my home, and I’m very glad to be working with my and with DTI’s networks from these communities.”
The directors have a shared vision to build on DTI Lawyers strength in creating a relationship-based experience for clients, and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
And so, the directors are pausing to celebrate.
Andrea reflects that the directors are “driven by what we think is the right thing to do for people – colleagues and clients. We know that people come to us for many reasons. It might be making the most of a business opportunity, resolving a problem, or planning and security for the future. These can be inherently stressful times. We’re confident that our lawyers are firstly specialists in the law, and also that the empathy of our team transfers not just to good legal advice, but that it is delivered in a personalised way.”
Hayley comments that “Nick is a talented and naturally confident leader. Clients and our team appreciate his calm, considered approach to any issue. He already contributes to the leadership of the firm, and we are pleased to formally acknowledge this. We’re excited about the future of the firm and what we offer our clients, team and the community.”
