Augustine Choi
Barristeraugustine@augustinechoi.nz+64 9 222 0750Personal WebsiteLinkedIn ProfilePersonal CVAugustine is a general civil litigator with particular familiarity with relationship property, trust and contract issues. He is a contributing author to Fisher on Matrimonial and Relationship Property, and to the New Zealand edition of Cross on Evidence.
Augustine studied at the University of Auckland Law School where he was co-editor in chief of the Auckland University Law Review and a Senior Scholar in Economics. Prior to joining Bankside Chambers as a member in April 2019, Augustine worked for the Hon Robert Fisher QC and other members of Chambers.
Augustine moved from Hong Kong to New Zealand 30 years ago. He is fluent in Cantonese and speaks Mandarin.
Practice Areas
Education
- BCom/LLB(Hons) – University of Auckland – 2014
- STEP Diploma for Trusts & Estates – 2025
Bio
Augustine is a general civil litigator with particular familiarity with relationship property, trust and contract issues. He is a contributing author to Fisher on Matrimonial and Relationship Property. He was a contributing author to the New Zealand edition of Cross on Evidence.
Augustine studied at the University of Auckland Law School where he was co-editor in chief of the Auckland University Law Review and a Senior Scholar in Economics. Prior to joining Bankside Chambers as a member in April 2019, Augustine worked for the Hon Robert Fisher QC and other members of Chambers.
Augustine moved from Hong Kong to New Zealand 30 years ago. He is fluent in Cantonese and speaks Mandarin.
Case Highlights
A sample of recent cases in which Augustine has acted as counsel include:
L v L [2026] NZFC 2381
Sole counsel in six-day Family Court trial concerning relationship property claims between Chinese parties.
V v R and others [2026] NZFC 2163
Counsel in 27-day Family Court trial involving relationship property and trusts dispute, with Lady Deborah Chambers KC.
Individual D and Samoan International Company X v Individuals A, B and C(Court of Appeal of Samoa, Mulinuu) 24 December 2025
Senior counsel for successful respondent in appeal concerning issue estoppel.
Individuals A, B and C v Individual D and Samoan International Company X(Supreme Court of Samoa, Mulinuu) 14 April 2025
Senior counsel in three-day Supreme Court trial concerning ownership of shares in a Samoan International Company.
R v S and others [2024] NZFC 14102
Sole counsel in three-day Family Court trial, advancing relationship property and trust-related claims.
Wu v Liu [2024] NZHC 2903
Sole counsel for second defendant in successful defence of claims based on recipient liability, following six-day High Court trial.
W v J [2023] NZFC 9044
Sole counsel in five-day Family Court trial concerning relationship property claims between Chinese parties.
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Publications
- Fisher on Matrimonial and Relationship Property (contributing author)
- Cross on Evidence (New Zealand edition) (contributing author) – 2015-2025
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Memberships
- New Zealand Bar Association
- New Zealand Asian Lawyers (Board Member)