Anna Rosevear

Anna built her legal career at one of Aotearoa’s largest commercial law firms, helping organisations through ground-breaking legislative change like the introduction of the KiwiSaver scheme, the financial service providers suite of legislation and, subsequently as an independent consultant, through the advent of anti-money laundering obligations.

With her heart for the impact sector, she is now spearheading our unique, charities-focused Impact Team, enabling clients to:

• Tailor their legal structures to their operational needs;
• Align their purposes and activities with the requirements of licensing trusts or charities law;
• Strengthen their governance, by reviewing governance procedures to ensure they’re fit for purpose; and
• Refresh outdated Rules in light of the Trusts Act 2019 and recent changes to the Charities Act 2005.

Anna also has specialised experience advising licensing trusts, their charitable entities, and their wider group entities on issues including:

• The required steps to convert to a community trust;
• How to interpret unclear obligations in the Sale and Supply of Liquor Act 2012; and
• Options for dealing with their assets in compliance with applicable legislation, such as the required functions of a licensing trust in the Sale and Supply of Liquor Act.

Outside of work life, Anna has a fine eye for fashion, is a lover of good food and coffee, and comes from an avid family of runners. Anna can also often be found rolling up her sleeves to help her entrepreneurial friends – everything from events to general startup life requirements. Anna is a dedicated volunteer at Garden to Table, motivated by her desire to see our next generation grow, harvest, prepare, and manaaki nourishing kai for our nation’s health.