Vivian MA
Barrister & Solicitor
LLB/BEd/BCom
Vivian Ma is from Beijing, China. She came to New Zealand in 2001 and studied Law at Victoria University of Wellington, where she was admitted to the bar in 2018. In addition to her legal qualifications, Vivian obtained a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Education in New Zealand.
With experience primarily in conveyancing, commercial law, and family law, Vivian is dedicated to prioritising clients' best interests by offering practical solutions to their issues.
Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Vicky JIA
Barrister & Solicitor
LLB/BBM
Born and raised in mainland China, Vicky embarked on a new chapter in 2008 when she moved to New Zealand. Her educational journey includes a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching, and a Bachelor of Law, highlighting her diverse academic interests and expertise across different disciplines.
Vicky has experience in all areas of property law from guiding first-time homebuyers through their initial property purchases to managing complex subdivision projects.
With extensive experience in property law, conveyancing, trusts, enduring powers of attorney, residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, subdivisions, refinancing,relationship property, and general family law matters, she offers comprehensive and personalized legal services.
Dr Jaeho CHOI
Principal
BSc/PhD/LLB
Dr Choi is well renowned for his vast experience and excellent service.
He began his career with a BSc degree from Seoul National University in Korea, and further developed his knowledge through a PhD in Physics at the University of Leicester in England.
After immigrating to New Zealand in 2001, he pursued his new passion in law at the University of Auckland, and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2007. In 2011, Dr Choi founded JC Legal and has been delivering excellent legal services to the community.
Dr Choi specialises in Property, Business, and Civil Litigation.
Han YAN
Barrister & Solicitor
LLB/LLM
Hans immigrated to New Zealand in 2002. He has a very strong academic background with Bachelor of Business with double majors of economics and e-business from Massey University. In 2010, Hans obtained the Master of Management Studies and in the same year, he started with his law degree study. In 2014, Hans obtained the LLB (Hons). In 2016, Hans achieved Master of Laws (Hons) from Waikato University and University of Auckland.
Hans worked in different law firms since 2016 from where he absorbed experiences in conveyancing, commercial lease, general civil litigation, and immigration.
Hans is very friendly and approachable. He always applies practical methods to assist the client to reach the most reasonable outcome.
Esther CHOI
Barrister & Solicitor
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Esther joined JC Legal in July 2021. She graduated from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea and then pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree at The University of Auckland.
She was admitted to the Bar in New Zealand in 2017 and has been working on various legal matters since then which include: sale and purchase of residential property and other property related matters, sale and purchase of business, commercial lease, sale and purchase of company shares, drafting wills, deed of trust and shareholders agreement, immigration matters and family law matters (divorce and contracting out agreement).
Fluent in English and Korean.