Invercargill’s Experienced and Approachable Lawyers
Our Team
Roger Eagles - Partner - B.A., L.L.M. (Hons)
Virginia Wilson - Partner - LL.B., B.A., PostGradDip
Peter Redpath - Partner - LL.B., B.A. (Hons)
Richard Little - Partner - LL.B., BSc

Tessa Kirby – Solicitor – LLB
Tessa graduated with an LLB at the end of 2022 after spending 5 years at the University of Canterbury studying Law and Psychology. She as admitted to the bar in July 2023 and hit the ground running.
Tessa’s primary areas of practice include Conveyancing, Criminal and Family law.
With a special interest in access to justice and client advocacy, Tessa often appears in the District Court. She is able to assist clients and discuss their options in regard to driving offences and other low-level matters. You may also see her gaining experience and assisting our senior partners in trials.
Having recently bought a house, Tessa is passionate about assisting first home buyers with the purchasing process and making it as seamless and easy to navigate as possible.
In the space of Family Law, Tessa predominantly works with clients applying for and responding to Without Notice Applications for Parenting Orders, Guardianship Orders and Protection Orders. In helping clients navigate this emotional time, Tessa strives to be compassionate and equitable in her advice and work.
Tessa is a born and bred Southlander and grew up in a farming family. Outside of work she is usually spending time with family, friends, her dog, Luke or golfing! She also claims to bake the best cookies in the world!

Amber Burke – Registered Legal Executive
Outside of work Amber enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, or out on a bush walk.

Jazz Varcoe – Registered Legal Executive
Jazz joined the team at the beginning of 2021 as our Receptionist before moving into her current role as our Accounts Administrator in May 2022. Jazz assists with the daily management of our accounts and ensures that everything balances as well as assisting Virginia with wills and conveyancing transactions, which she especially enjoys.
Jazz has completed her New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies.
Jazz enjoys spending her free time outdoors and keeping fit as well as spending time with her family and friends.
Support Staff

Patricia Pumatong
Reception@eagles-eagles.co.nz
Patricia is the smiling face on the end of the phone when you contact us and the first person you meet when you walk through our door, she will happily direct you to the appropriate person.
Jude Macdonald
Personal assistant to Peter Redpath
Jude joined the team in January 1986, Jude assists Peter with Criminal, Family & Employment matters and has a special interest dealing with Criminal Proceedings. In her spare time Jude enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Ava Kite
Personal assistant to Roger Eagles
After starting her legal career at another Southland firm, Ava joined the team in 2023 as PA to senior legal counsel, Roger Eagles.
She assists Roger in criminal and parole matters, together with civil proceedings and relationship property matters.
On the side, Ava is working to obtain her Diploma in Legal Executive Studies.
Ava enjoys dealing with people from all aspects of life and has special interest in criminal proceedings. She also enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors with her dog Leo.


Nikita Brookland
Personal assistant to Katarina Coote, Bella Hiroki and Tessa Kirby.
nikitab@eagles-eagles.co.nz
Nikita joined the team at the beginning of August 2023 as our Receptionist before moving into her current role as Katarina, Tessa & Bella’s PA in February 2024.
Nikita assists with Criminal and Family matters and has a special interest dealing with Criminal Proceedings. Nikita also assists Richard with some conveyancing files which she especially enjoys. In her spare time Nikita enjoys keeping active and spending time with her friends, family and her cavaoodle Ziggy.

- Interests of people’s come first.
- Access to justice the important pathway for clients.
- Professionalism and quality of legal work performed for clients.
- Integrity of the Partners and staff in the firm.
- Maintenance of the firm’s hard work ethic.
- Ensuring there is a pleasant and supportive working environment for Partners and staff.