Matthew "Matt" Kersey
About Matthew Kersey
Matthew Kersey is a lawyer based in Auckland, NZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in New Zealand™ since 2014. Matthew Kersey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Corporate Law
- Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation
Current Firm: Russell McVeagh
Location: Auckland, NZ
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