Paul Franklin
Paul has been a Partner of Govett Quilliam since 1989.
Expertise
Paul runs a busy practice for both corporate and private clients. He has gained a broad range of experience representing clients such as the Taranaki District Health Board, Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki and Port Taranaki Limited which enables him to well advise clients on their statutory obligations and the legal ramifications of their commercial objectives.
Paul, together with our Rural Consultant, Margaret Joyce, act for many progressive Taranaki dairy farmers.
Paul has a special interest in the oil and gas, engineering, health and education, subdivision and rural sectors. He leads a team of two specialist Legal Executives and an experienced Solicitor.
Paul has presented papers at Rural Law Conferences on succession planning and deregulation of rural conveyancing.
Outside of Govett Quilliam
Paul is solicitor for many charitable Taranaki based organisations and has had a number of roles with these organisations including past President of Taranaki Relationship Services, Taranaki Cancer Society and Chairman of the Relay for Life Committee. He is an honorary life member of the Cancer Society.
Personal Interests
Outside of the office Paul enjoys cycling, golf, going to the gym and spending time with family.