Meet the team

Bruce grew up in Auckland which included spending time on his father’s farms here and in Australia.  Bruce was a former Deputy Head Boy and full-time boarder at Kings College where, as a keen sportsman, he played rugby in the First XV and rowed in the first VIII for several seasons and as captain in his final year. He attended Canterbury University where he obtained his law degree in 1991. Over the next few years, he worked in several small legal practices which included working with Dail Jones in Kumeu before working for Wood Ruck & Co where he became an associate partner.

In May 1998, Bruce acquired the Wellsford based legal practice, then known as E Sellars & Co, when he became aware through the family grapevine that Peter and Gary Sellars wished to retire from the practice originally established by their father Ted. Ted Sellars and Bruce’s grandfather, Daniel were two brothers in a family of ten Sellars children all of whom grew up in Helensville and had strong connections with the Auckland, Helensville, Warkworth, Wellsford and Mangawhai areas. Bruce recognises the importance of this family connection and the need to continue to build on the Sellars family legacy including providing legal services to the communities in which we live and work.  Since the acquisition of what is now Sellars Law in 1998, Bruce has been involved in almost all aspects of the law practice and knows many of our longstanding clients on a personal level.

Bruce has a wide range of legal experience with a particular interest in property and farm matters including farm succession and family arrangements. On a daily basis, he works closely with accountants, bank representatives, farm consultants, surveyors and a range of other professional people and advisers.

Bruce lives on a lifestyle property in Whenuapai with his wife Rachel and their two teenage children. Both Rachel and Bruce are keen supporters of their children’s educational and sporting endeavours with many hours spent on the sideline at rugby and hockey games as well as at horse riding and rowing events. Rachel and Bruce also have a small farm at Tauhoa on which they run some cattle.

Sam has a law degree and Business Diploma from AUT and has worked with Sellars Law for over 10 years. Sam undertakes a wide range of general legal work including all types of business and property matters. From helping you to purchase your first home to negotiating and formalising complex commercial contracts, including specialised experience in the sale, purchase, development and leasing of Early Childhood Education Centre businesses. Sam has the ability, experience and skills to work with you to achieve the best outcome for you and to build a lasting relationship.

Sam grew up and was raised on Pakiri Beach on a sheep farm owned by his parents. Sam attended Sacred Heart College in Auckland and now lives with his family at Hatfields Beach. Available from our Warkworth, Wellsford or Mangawhai offices, Sam maintains a strong local connection with our communities which are an important part of his life. Outside of his professional endeavours, he prioritises family time and is never far from the ocean. As an honorary solicitor for Friends of Pakiri Beach, he values the preservation and promotion of the coastline of Pakiri and the wider Hauraki Gulf.

Ginette, a lawyer in both South Africa and New Zealand, leads our Estates, Wills and Trust team and has over 28 years of legal experience behind her.  With her caring and dedicated manner, Ginette can guide you through the often difficult and sometimes overwhelming challenges associated with getting older, the incapacity or loss of a loved one, life and estate planning or trusts. Ginette has lived with her family in Helensville since 2017 and balances her work commitments by spending time with her family and friends, going to the gym and pursuing various adventurous outdoors activities.

Kasia (pronounced “Ka – Sha”) was initially employed by Sellars Law as a Legal Executive before going on to become a qualified lawyer. Kasia, originally from Poland, lives with her family in Mangawhai and has done so for many years. Kasia’s life and family experiences enable her to better understand and relate to your needs especially in your times of change. Working closely with Sam Bradford, Kasia is based in the Mangawhai and Wellsford offices. Away from the office, her priority is her well-being and her family. She is the ultimate chauffeur, driving her children to and from their after-school activities and part-time jobs. Maintaining a work life balance through exercise, time in the garden, enjoying a steaming cup of coffee and family trips, Kasia is strongly family orientated.

Nicole is an experienced Legal Executive who lived in West Auckland before moving to Helensville over 10 years ago. She works closely with Bruce Wyber and Sophie Waller on property transactions and a range of other matters.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her beloved dogs.

Sarah has worked at Sellars Law since leaving Kaipara College. Initially employed as a receptionist, Sarah obtained her qualification as a registered Legal Executive and is now, with the support of Sellars Law and her unwavering commitment, studying part-time to obtain a law degree.

She works alongside Sophie Waller in the Helensville office on a range of property and commercial transactions with a focus on subdivision work.

Sarah lives in Helensville and is an active member of the local community. Outside of her study commitments, Sarah enjoys time out with a good book.

Nikki is a registered Legal Executive working closely with Ginette Chubb in the Estates, Wills and Trust team. With her compassionate and naturally calm demeanour, Nikki provides practical assistance on a range of estate, will and trust matters, and has experience in property law.

In Nikki’s downtime, she enjoys time on the beach in Orewa walking her dog, a trip to the markets in Auckland or being a keen supporter of rugby league, netball and speedway events.

Laureen (Laurie) is based in our Warkworth office and is a member of our administration and legal support team. Her role is varied including secretarial work, trust account support and overseeing the management of our deeds system. Laurie, our in-house Justice of the Peace is a valued and respected member of the wider Wellsford community.  She is an active member of both the Lions Club and RSA and regularly volunteers for North Rodney Blue Light as well as many other local community and sporting groups. In her spare moments, Laurie can be found playing tennis, pickleball or spending time with her grandchildren.

Rachel is a Helensville local having lived in the area for much of her life. She is a qualified Legal Executive and holds a Diploma in Advertising. As our Practice Manager, she works closely with our Partners, administrative team and staff and is integral to the firm’s success. She is familiar with almost all aspects of the administration and management of the firm.

Outside of work, she treasures her time with family, actively supporting her children and their sporting endeavours. She is also an avid Black Caps and White Ferns supporter.

Rochelle is our Communications Manager, who holds a Bachelor of Science and Post Graduate Diploma of Environmental Science from the University of Auckland. The IT and communicative skillset she gained from her time at university enables Rochelle to provide essential internal resources to our team and gatekeeps our internal and external communications, coordinating the firm’s marketing and importantly liaising with our communities.

Having grown up in Wellsford Rochelle remains connected to the community and outside of work prioritises family time, devoting herself to her young daughter and embracing her life as a new mum.