“I am extremely grateful to Ross who acted for me during a very difficult period in my life.

 Ross was empathetic; he had the knowledge, skills and expertise to manage what was a very complex case, where all of the property of my marriage had been placed into two family trusts – controlled by my former husband and a trust company controlled in turn  by his lawyer. The case took us all the way to the Court of Appeal over a long time and at great cost, but in the end an excellent result was achieved.

 Throughout, Ross was professional and always acted with integrity. He was caring and patient when presenting me with all possible options and likely outcomes in a way that I could easily understand. For court, Ross sourced and coordinated the evidence of  experts of the highest calibre which was critical to the success of my case.

I highly recommend Ross Knight as an exceptionally skilled barrister.”

- C.H

A professional woman.

“I am pleased to record my association with Ross over the past 35 plus years.  He first joined my legal practice in his early twenties and proved himself as thorough, conscientious and a problem solver. He displayed competence, insightful understanding of issues and empathy with clients.  He took over my litigation responsibilities in 1982 when I joined the Family Court Bench.

He is a senior lawyer skilled in Family Law, Education Law and the Law of Trusts and matters involving international jurisdictions.

We have maintained our association during those years.  I happily endorse him as a ‘go to’ lawyer.”

- Bernard Kendall

Retired District and Family Court Judge

“I am an English solicitor, mediator and arbitrator and Partner at The International Family Law Group, London, specialising in complex finance cases and international cases in family law.  I also sit as a part-time family court judge and I am a qualified Australian solicitor.  

I have worked with Ross on a number of international matters, referring cases to him when he was at the bar and during his time as a senior partner at TGT Legal: a boutique law firm, specialising in trusts, personal asset planning.

I, my colleagues and my clients have always had a very attentive, tailor-made and specialist service.  We have referred Anglo-New Zealand cases to Ross and recommended him to other English lawyers, for his extensive experience and expertise in respect of international disputes, relating to complex financial matters involving trusts and relationship property. I have always found him to be careful, diligent and well-prepared.

Ross is a confident lawyer and one to whom I am happy to refer my clients and colleagues, when New Zealand counsel is required.”

- David Hodson OBE MCIArb 

Solicitor (English and Australian) Mediator, Arbitrator and Partner at the International Family Law Group LLP, London.

“Ross Knight is a compassionate, well-considered Barrister of incredible principle and the highest integrity. His compass absolutely points north. His eloquent submissions and convincing advocacy skills are simply formidable. I have witnessed first-hand how adept Ross is at processing voluminous evidence in high conflict, intense and often complex litigation. He drills to the absolute truth and stands firm for justice, always steering the course…Never wavering no matter what. If you’re like me and a bit of a ‘David taking on Goliath’, you’ll be eternally grateful to have Ross Knight on your team – I know that I am.”

- Sarah P Sparks

A professional woman.

“Engaging a top Barrister can be a daunting prospect for many, but those lucky enough to engage Ross Knight are immediately struck by his ability to put people at ease, his empathy, a sense that this is an authoritative man who understands their concerns.

Ross is a lawyer who clients feel safe sharing their most personal information with, a man of rare insight who can quickly assess a complex situation and  be trusted to deliver a practical solution.

He is that rarest of breeds, an intellectually gifted operator with a unique understanding of human nature that enables him to resolve the most seemingly intractable problems.

 Many of the clients I have referred to Ross over the 20 years of our professional association have been high net worth individuals with very complex problems. People who demand only the best when it comes to legal representation, like the wealthy businesswoman who rang me one morning:

 “I need someone who is going to be a Pit Bull in the court room- do you know anyone who springs to mind?” she asked.

 “Well, I don‘t know about a Pit Bull,” I replied. “But I do know a Great White- Ross Knight!”

- Julia Hartley Moore

Licensed Private Investigator, Parnell, Auckland.

“I have known Ross Knight for a long time and have had the privilege of seeing his work first hand. Ross is a meticulous barrister who does work of the highest professional standards. Ross always keeps right up to date with the law and looks after his clients’ interests to the maximum. I recommend Ross Knight unreservedly.”

- Professor Mark Henaghan 

University of Auckland, formerly Dean of Law,
Otago University

“As mediator, I have worked with Ross on a number of occasions, usually on complex trust/succession type disputes and often involving large numbers of family members and strongly held competing interests. Ross is an acknowledged leader in this area and his secret is the ability to combine a really sharp technical expertise with a rare skill, as counsel, to sympathetically navigate the emotional dimensions of this type of conflict.”

- Geoff Sharp

Clifton Chambers, Wellington, Brick Court Chambers, London

“I have known Ross Knight and worked with him professionally in excess of 15 years in UK /New Zealand cases.  He is an expert in all aspects of family law and particularly family law disputes with a cross border or international aspect.  In addition to his professional abilities as an advisor and advocate, he brings a calming reassurance of authority to the case and thus his clients.”

- Anne-Marie Hutchinson OBE, QC (Hon)

Partner at Dawson Cornwell Solicitors – London

“I have had the pleasure of working with Ross on a number of international matters and have always been impressed with the quality and practicality of the advice Ross has given. I have no hesitation recommending Ross in international family law matters.  He is a well-known and highly regarded international lawyer.”

- Justin Dowd 

Partner at Watts McCray, Sydney, Australia

“I remember clearly, the first time I spoke to Ross. At the time, I was in a challenging place as I had the misfortune of being poorly represented by another lawyer, and that is putting it mildly. I had contacted a string of lawyers before contacting Ross; most either did not call back or were blatantly rude and abrupt on the phone. Ross was the last person on my list of lawyers to call. He was not what I expected; he spent a good 15 minutes taking the time to get some background on my case. He did not have the stuffiness of someone of his experience or position. My decision to go ahead with instructing Ross to act on my behalf was born out of his genuine kindness, empathy and presence that he brought to that phone call at an immensely difficult time of my life.

Ross had to untangle the mess created by the previous lawyer and did so graciously. He updated me every step of the way, and for the first time in over a year, I felt I could breathe again. Most importantly, he brought a swift end to what was a very traumatic proceeding.

Ross is highly skilled, but he brings to the table the most critical component in a lawyer-client relationship which is empathy and compassion. As a lawyer myself, I only wish there were more lawyers with integrity like him. Anyone can be a good lawyer but to be a great one requires the melding of legal expertise and an understanding of the landscape of the human experience, something Ross does so easily.”

As such I highly recommend Ross to anyone who seeks an experienced skilled meticulous barrister

- G.T 

A professional woman.

Ross’ care for me, when I was facing the overwhelming uncertainty of my separation, will be something that I will forever be grateful for.

He was the only choice to help me navigate through this complex and emotional period in my life; he is an empathetic yet reassuring authority to have on your side. 

I have witnessed him distilling large volumes of information and eloquently construct responses with efficiency and ease. 

I was always kept up to date and informed of my options throughout my case and he achieved an excellent outcome for myself and my daughters so that we are now moving forwards with our lives.

Without any hesitation, I recommend Ross Knight.

- Nikki Hart

Nutritionist

In advising divorcees across four countries for many years, I get asked by friends to refer a divorce lawyer. I always think to myself, who would I refer my mother to? In Auckland, or for that matter anywhere in New Zealand , it’s Ross Knight. He’s an outright super-star. Hands-down one of the best attorneys I know.

- Brendan Lyle

Lawyer and CEO Kayemcee Group, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

I was embroiled in a very complex and delicate personal dispute with multiple parties which I was simply unable to resolve.

Enter Ross, who after carefully considering the situation presented me with a clear and well defined pathway which he believed would lead to a resolution. Of course Ross was proved totally right, and the entire matter was speedily resolved to the satisfaction of all.

A man of great character and a razor sharp legal mind, Ross is not just a great Barrister but a wonderfully empathetic and creative thinker with a deep understanding of human nature.

- Steve Butler

TVNZ Producer