Smith Hamilton was founded in 2014 as a boutique firm focused on corporate and commercial law, with expertise in fund management and advising senior executives, shareholders and entrepreneurs.
In 2023, the firm became part of MEUM Group, a multidisciplinary platform supporting ultra-high-net-worth individuals, their families and their businesses. During this period, our practice broadened significantly to include family, private client, education, charities and regulatory work, employment, and dispute resolution.
The law firm is now building on that growth to operate independently once again under the Smith Hamilton name. This transition reflects a natural progression in our growth and allows us to focus fully on delivering an integrated legal service under a single specialist brand, while retaining the expanded expertise developed over recent years.
For our clients, it remains very much business as usual – the same team, the same relationships, and an even broader depth of capability.
Isabella Wharry
Admitted Barrister & Solicitor (High Court of New Zealand)
Corporate & Commercial
Family Law
Private Client
Isabella is a New Zealand‑qualified barrister and solicitor with dual qualifications in law and business management.
She supports fee earners across private client and corporate matters and is recognised for her clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and reliability.
Her commercial and business advisory experience includes assisting SMEs and large corporate entities with ownership structuring, succession planning, risk management, financing, and fund management.
Isabella’s career also encompasses extensive private client work. She has advised a wide range of individuals, families, and business owners on all aspects of estate planning and administration. She has significant experience in personal asset protection and ownership, including trusts and relationship property matters.
Outside of work, Isabella enjoys travelling, spending time outdoors, and skiing with her partner.
