Tamara Webster



Senior Associate


tamara.webster@ah.co.nz

+64 9 984 4216

+64 20 4178 9883

Auckland

Tamara Webster specialises in retirement villages and the health sector, including aged care.

Having worked closely with clients across these sectors since 2013, both in-house and in private practice, Tamara understands the unique pressures these sectors face. With sound knowledge of the legislation, regulations and key Government contracts affecting these sectors, Tamara helps her clients navigate everything from day-to-day operations and compliance to complex and sensitive issues. She has particular expertise in matters relating to capacity and applications under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.

Tamara works predominantly with retirement village operators and aged care providers on all matters affecting their businesses. Tamara prepares and updates clients’ occupation right agreements, disclosure statements, admission agreements and policies. She guides her clients through responding to complaints, including to the Health and Disability Commissioner. Clients appreciate Tamara’s responsive approach, calling with small queries which can often be answered immediately.

One of Tamara’s clients says “We frequently deal with Anthony Harper who provide a highly professional service. Tamara typifies the high standards we’ve come to expect. I find her calm under pressure, considered in the advice she provides, while at the same time putting forward sensible and practical solutions to problematic situations. She is always polite and responsive. In general, Tamara and her colleagues are knowledgeable and expert in our field and are our ‘go-to’ people in times of need.

Andrew Joyce. CEO, St Andrew’s Village says Tamara has assisted St Andrew’s Village for many years in all aspects of Retirement Village law, as well as issues of a general nature. She has extensive knowledge of our industry and we trust her advice implicitly. In addition, Tamara is always approachable and friendly to work with and we are delighted to see her rise through the ranks at Anthony Harper. The entire team at St Andrew’s looks forward to continuing to work with Tamara in the future.”


Key Transactions

Advised:

  • Retirement village operators on the introduction of care suites in existing retirement villages, including preparing and reviewing occupation right agreements, disclosure statements and admission agreements.
  • Retirement village operators on compliance obligations and resolution of formal complaints.
Acted:
  • For a large aged-care provider in relation to referral to the Director of Proceedings and resulting HRRT declaration by consent


Awards


Credentials

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB(Hons)), Bachelor of Arts (BA) – University of Auckland


Admission to the Bar

  • New Zealand, 2015