Georgia McDonald joins WRMK Lawyers as a new lawyer in Kerikeri

Her practice covers estate planning, trusts, relationship property

Georgia McDonald joins WRMK Lawyers as a new lawyer in Kerikeri
Georgia McDonald, WRMK Lawyers

WRMK Lawyers has announced the appointment of Georgia McDonald as a new lawyer who will maintain a broad general practice in its Kerikeri office.

“Georgia is a wonderful addition to our Kerikeri team,” said Rebecca Merry, WRMK Lawyers’ managing director, in a news release. “Her legal expertise, combined with her warm and approachable nature, means clients will be in excellent hands.”

McDonald has five years of experience as a legal practitioner under her belt. In its news release, the firm shared that she can offer practical advice on various life planning matters, including estate planning, trusts, relationship property, and aged care. 

In joining WRMK Lawyers, she has resumed her legal practice after taking a break in 2021 to grow her family. 

More on McDonald

McDonald’s biography on the firm’s website provides more information regarding her professional experience. 

Upon relocating to Kerikeri in 2018, she started focusing her work on civil litigation matters. Before moving to the town, she used to serve as a general practitioner at an Auckland-based firm. 

McDonald earned admission to practise in 2016. She obtained both her LLB and BA degrees from the University of Otago

Previously announced promotions

Earlier this month, WRMK Lawyers celebrated the promotions of Surrey Coombes in Kerikeri and of Natalie Robinson in Dargaville to the associate role as of 1 April 2026. 

“We are delighted to celebrate these promotions, which recognise the high calibre of these lawyers,” Merry said in the firm’s previous news release

According to the firm, Coombes handles all aspects of property law, including residential conveyancing, subdivisions, rural law, and relationship property. Before joining WRMK Lawyers, Surrey acted as a general practitioner in the Manawatū region for six years.

On the other hand, Robinson maintains a general practice, which includes trusts, conveyancing, and complex rural and farming matters. She splits her time between the firm’s Dargaville office and its Whangārei office. 

“They both demonstrate good client service, sound legal expertise and leadership, and we congratulate them on their achievements,” Merry said in the firm’s prior news release. “These appointments also reflect our on-going commitment to our offices in Kerikeri and Dargaville.”