SOUTHERN CROSS BARRISTER
ROSHNI KAUR
Roshni graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Otago in 2011 and is a proud ‘scarfie’ at heart. She then obtained her Master of Laws in 2018 from the University of Auckland, specialising in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Roshni is originally from Malaysia, of Punjabi heritage, and speaks four languages.
Roshni grew up travelling and learning about many cultures due to having parents who both worked in the aviation industry. Growing up around various cultures, learning different languages and understanding how people approach conflict has made Roshni have a special interest in alternative dispute resolution and litigation. She is a lead provider of family legal aid services.
Additional Information
Family law, including relationship property
- Advising on preparation for mediations, negotiations and Round Table Meetings
- Care and contact arrangements for children, guardianship disputes and other matters involving children under the Care of Children Act 2004
- Preparing agreements before, during and after relationships, facilitating relationship property settlements, assisting to resolve relationship property disputes, spousal maintenance disputes and other matters under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976
- Obtaining dissolutions of marriage under the Family Proceedings Act 1980
- Obtaining or defending protection orders under the Family Violence Act 2018
Civil Law
- Assisting senior counsel with preparing and initiating proceedings at the District Court and High Court
- Interviewing clients, attending Mediations, Negotiations, Case Management Conferences
- Court appearances at the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal
- Facilitating procedure for filing and service of foreign language evidence in accordance with relevant rules at various Courts
- Conducting thorough discovery including seeking information from overseas forums
Qualifications
Master of Laws with Second Class Honours, specialising in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (LLM) – University of Auckland (2018)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of Otago (2011)

Roshni Kaur
Level 12
59-67 High Street
Auckland 1010