Keegan Jones

Senior Lawyer

Office: Whangarei

Keegan is a skilled Lawyer in our business team, working in our Whangarei office.

Keegan joined WRMK after working in the public sector as an advisor for Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) and brings a strong understanding of commercial law and Te Ao Māori. He holds a double bachelor’s degree in law and commerce.

Keegan enjoys supporting clients with a wide range of commercial matters. His approach is practical and client-focused, aiming to make the legal process straightforward and effective.

Keegan has been recognised nationally for his contributions to the legal profession. His recent awards and acknowledgements include:

• NZ Lawyer Rising Star 2024
• Most Influential Lawyer 2024
• Excellence Awardee – Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year 2024
• Semi-finalist – Young New Zealander of the Year (2024 & 2025)

He is also a committee member of the New Zealand Law Society Auckland Young Lawyers Committee and Auckland Law Society Branch Council.

ABOUT Keegan

Keegan was raised in the Far North in Kerikeri and is of Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Porou descent. Outside of work, he enjoys keeping active at the local gym, running, hiking, and spending time with his wife and whānau.

RECENT EXPERIENCE

• Acting and advising on the sale and purchase of businesses.
• Acting and advising on conveyancing matters.
• Preparing and advising on commercial leases.
• Drafting shareholders’ agreements and advising on governance structures.
• Preparing and reviewing agreements for sale and purchase of shares.
• Drafting and reviewing business terms and conditions.
• Advising on company law matters and commercial structuring.
• Drafting and reviewing construction contracts.