Ben joined Lock & Partners in 1997 and was made a Director in 1999. Prior to joining Lock & Partners he was with Price Waterhouse for 3 years and prior to that in commerce in London for 2 years. With over 17 years of experience Ben’s strengths lie in his ability to build a rapport with his clients, providing an in-depth knowledge of their financial affairs.

He brings his experience to a diverse range of long standing clients, providing tax planning and advice; financial and management accounting; business advisory; restructuring advice and providing piece of mind to clients on their financial affairs.

Ben enjoys spending time with his family, racing his historic formula ford race car, travel and just about anything involving sport!

Scott joined Lock & Partners in 1980 from the commercial sector and has retained an interest in accounting and corporate governance for SME’s. With over 35 years in the accountancy profession he has developed extensive experience in tax compliance, business services and trust administration.

Scott has also developed a keen interest and experience in succession planning including managing the continuity of SME’s through the principal shareholder retirement process.

With over 18 years experience Karl has previously worked for what is now accounting giant PriceWaterhouseCoopers and some of Europe’s leading investment banks with a broad range of both small and large clients.

Karl joined Lock & Partners in 2006 and has been successfully delivering a vast range of services to his clients including business structuring, business development and taxation planning and advice. 

With a strong proactive client focus and an ability to add value to his clients, Karl is results driven and delivers all services to an exceptional standard.

Conal joined Lock & Partners in 2014 and was appointed as a director in 2015. Before joining Lock & Partners Conal worked in medium tiered Chartered Accountancy firms in New Zealand and worked for 4 years in the UK for a Plc property development company.

With over 14 years accountancy experience working both in public practice and commercially Conal brings a balanced view to his client’s financial affairs. He has particular interest in overseas tax issues in New Zealand.

Conal enjoys spending time with his family, plays the odd game of cricket and gets away skiing when he can.

Duane qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2016 and joined Lock & Partners in 2017. Prior to Locks, Duane has had experience in the commercial sector with Tonkin & Taylor, as well as tenures with Campbell Tyson and Bendall and Cant. 

With 10+ years’ experience in the accounting and advisory field, Duane is driven to help his clients achieve their goals and sees his role as a dependable, level-headed advisor – approachable and available – someone who listens to his clients’ needs, understands what motivates them, and knows where they want to take their business. 

Duane and his wife Tanya have lived in the home they built at Auckland’s Gulf Harbour since 2018. They enjoy the neighbourhood community and the waterfront lifestyle, and when Duane’s not working, walking or swimming, you’ll find him cooking and enjoying time with friends and family.