Katie Shanks
About Katie Shanks
Katie Shanks is a lawyer based in Auckland, NZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in New Zealand™ since 2023. Katie Shanks is recognized in the following practice area:
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Construction Law
Current Firm: Wotton Kearney
Location: Auckland, NZ
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