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Meet The IR LEGAL Team

Your trans-tasman team Working across australia and new zealand

Ismail Rasheed

LEGAL PRACTITIONER DIRECTOR, IR LEGAL AUSTRALIA
PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR & DIRECTOR, IR LEGAL NEW ZEALAND
CONSULTING PRINCIPAL, TAYLOR ROSE AUSTRALIA

Shazly Rasheed

Practice Manager, IR Legal Australia
Practice Manager, IR Legal New Zealand

Beatrice Luna Cuya

Associate, IR Legal

Pascal Ting

CLIENT RELATIONS MANAGER, IR LEGAL AUSTRALIA

Rohit Kumar

Client Relations Manager, IR Legal New Zealand

Ismail Rasheed

After graduating from the University of Waikato in New Zealand, Ismail Rasheed started his legal career in New Zealand as a Tax Lawyer. He has also worked as an Immigration Consultant and later as an Immigration and Tax Law Specialist practising on his own account. In his law practice he predominantly focuses on Immigration, Commercial and Tax Laws. He also advises on Employment Laws relating to immigration matters.​ In addition, he offers specialist legal assistance for in-house legal teams and businesses. He has 24 years’ legal experience as a law practitioner.

He is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia.

He practises law in Australia and New Zealand.

Shazly Rasheed

Shazly is an experienced and multi-award-winning business owner. With a robust background in customer service, she has distinguished herself through her exceptional empathy and listening skills, making her an invaluable asset to IR Legal.

Shazly’s career is marked by her dedication to excellence and her ability to build strong, trusting relationships with clients. Her unique approach to client service, characterised by genuine empathy and attentive listening, ensures that each client feels heard, understood, and valued. These qualities have earned her numerous accolades, reflecting her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of client care.

As a business owner, Shazly has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills, guiding her previous ventures through numerous successful periods. Her experience in managing business operations, coupled with her strategic vision, has equipped her with the insights needed to enhance the operational efficiency and client satisfaction at IR Legal.

Beatrice Luna Cuya

Beatrice is in her final year of pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Canterbury. Beatrice holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. With robust legal experience, she has conducted comprehensive legal research, drafted court documents, and provided essential support in various legal matters. Her passion for family law shines through her role as a Legal Caseworker at a Community Law Centre where she advised on family-related issues and helped to achieve successful outcomes in complex disputes.

As a dedicated advocate for social justice, Beatrice serves as the President of Thursdays in Black UC, leading efforts to combat sexual and domestic violence within tertiary institutions. Her leadership extends to governance and human resources, having played a pivotal role as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and HR Executive Director of a charitable trust. Fluent in both English and Tagalog, Beatrice seamlessly combines her legal expertise with a strong commitment to community service and social justice.