Rhys Walters – Lawyer & Director
I have a background in medico-legal matters and employment law.
Before forming Cogent Law Limited, I was a director of Health Professional Legal Services Limited, a boutique firm working alongside the pre-eminent malpractice insurance company in New Zealand. I assisted over 470 individual doctors and over 175 individual allied health professionals with all types of medico-legal and employment issues. In addition, I assisted a lot more health professionals than that, on a collective basis.
Under Cogent Law Limited, I am able to assist a wider range of clients, whether you are an employer or an employee, and whether you are in or out of the health sector.
I hold Health Science and Law degrees from the University of Auckland. I pride myself in providing quality, friendly and cost effective legal solutions for my clients.
For more information please feel free to contact me or visit my LinkedIn profile.
Vanushi Walters – Lawyer & Director
I have a background in human rights, discrimination, sexual harassment matters, and employment law.
Prior to rejoining Cogent Law, I served as a member of Parliament, chairing the Justice Select Committee, and sitting as a member of Regulations Review. I have experience as a Senior Manager at the Human Rights Commission, General Manager and Senior Solicitor at YouthLaw Aotearoa, and I have worked in public law, insurance litigation, public policy and not for profit advocacy. I have held a number of Governance roles including as a Trustee of Foundation North and International Board member for Amnesty International.
I hold undergraduate degrees in Law (Honours) and Political Studies from the University of Auckland and a Masters of Studies in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University.
Under Cogent Law, I’m able to assist on a broad range of issues relating to employment law as well as issues relating to discrimination under the Human Rights Act. I’m dedicated to providing pragmatic advice and strong advocacy to support individuals and entities navigating the legal space.