With 40 years experience at Downie Stewart, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise when assisting clients to resolve perplexing legal issues.  A strong “people person", he has a large range of personal and corporate connections and is adept at working with other professionals to best meet your specific needs.  Paul currently specialises in business transactions, corporate structuring and manages a large number of family trusts.

Paul has a large business client base and resolves complex legal issues with both professional acumen and pragmatism.

Paul is passionate about community involvement and is currently :

• Chairperson of the Downie Stewart Foundation (Moana House)

• Honorary Solicitor of the Otago Settlers Association

• Trustee and Secretary of the Otago Southland Diabetes Trust

• Chairperson of St Clair Golf Club

• Assistant Commissioner of NZ Cricket

A fervent fanatic of all things sporting, Paul spends leisure time playing football for Roslyn Wakari, golf at St Clair Golf Club, attending local rugby games and watching all and any sport on television. He is looking forward to cheering from the sideline when his young grandchildren are old enough to play organised sport.  In the meantime, he enjoys trying to keep up with them in the playground and on the trampoline. 

Paul Buckner
Partner

Phone 03 477 2263
Mobile 027 435 2201 
paul@downiestewart.co.nz