Michael joined Credence Trust in 2008 as Managing Director. He is a widely experienced lawyer who has successfully practiced both in New Zealand and overseas for more than 20 years. A large part of Michael’s legal practice involved corporate and trust structures to assist clients with asset protection, estate and family succession and tax planning. Prior to joining Credence Trust, Michael was the Managing Director of a major trust company providing advice on, and structuring of, both onshore and offshore corporate entities, trust establishment and administration, estate and family succession planning, pension fund administration and tax structuring. Michael holds a New Zealand law degree, is an Executive Committee member of the Hong Kong Trustees'  association, and a member of the Hong Kong Corporate Counsel Association and of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.