Denise Schmidt (nee Acton)
Director
Welcome to Actons Lawyers
Denise was admitted as a Solicitor in March 2010 and has been working with medium-sized law firms ever since, specializing in Private Client and General Practice. Her areas of expertise include Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estate Administration, Occupation Rights Agreements, Residential Property and Contracting Out Agreements.
Before becoming a solicitor in New Zealand, Denise earned a Diploma from the Association of Medical Practice Administrators in the UK, where she received an award for achieving the highest marks in her course. She has worked in large teaching hospitals in both the UK and the USA, as well as in a private medical practice in London’s Harley Street. Denise pursued her interest in law and obtained her Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from the University of London in 1995, followed by the Legal Practice Diploma from the New Zealand Council of Legal Education and the Postgraduate Diploma in Law at the College of Law, Auckland, which qualified her as a Solicitor in New Zealand.
While studying law in New Zealand, Denise worked as a Trust Manager at a well-known Auckland CBD firm from 2003. With over twenty years of experience in Trusts, she is also exceptionally skilled in handling trust-related inquiries.
Denise is committed to her clients' goals and is focused on achieving their objectives. She enjoys guiding clients through the process, ensuring they understand the steps being taken to protect their future asset planning.
“Visiting a lawyer’s office can be somewhat intimidating, particularly for elderly clients. My aim is to simplify the process as much as possible, implementing practical and sensible solutions to fulfill the client’s objectives.”