Trust is high on the list of priorities when people are looking for a lawyer. But how can you trust someone if you don’t know them? At Aspiring Law, we pride ourselves on our friendly, approachable, ‘work hard, play hard’ team. We think you’ll like them too.

Since Janice Hughes and Mike Toepfer founded the practice in 2011, Aspiring Law has grown to become Wanaka’s leading legal practice with 19 lawyers and support staff. ‘Our team has a lot of different interests and areas of expertise but one thing they all have in common is a passion for providing practical and pragmatic legal advice without the waffle.’

What better way to get to know someone, than to ask them a few questions… Here’s what we asked Janice:

Where I grew up: A small town called Tapanui outside Gore where I was immersed in Blue Mountain Nurseries, the family business.

The best piece of legal advice I can share: You don’t know what you don’t know. Get advice from the professionals. Google isn’t a lawyer.

What I do when I’m not working: I love the outdoors (mountain biking, skiing, swimming and walking), as well as making and tasting good wine.

Favourite spot in Wanaka/Lakes District: My favourite spot is on the drive into town from Cardrona when you come over the brow of the hill into Wanaka town and see the vista of the lake and mountains in front of you. It’s magical.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I love designer fashion and can often be found trawling the fashion websites or checking out my favourite clothing and shoe boutiques. People frequently ask me how many black outfits I own – I never answer because I’ve never counted.

Property, business, trusts, will and estate matters are just some of Janice’s areas of expertise. Give her a call on 03 443 0900.