Family Trusts Q&A Evening

Holland Beckett is pleased to announce that Hilary Anderson has joined the Partnership. Hilary is a specialist property and commercial lawyer with over 12 years of experience and a strategic focus on urban development from many years working with a prolific infill housing developer, giving her deep insight into the legal and practical challenges of intensification projects. Hilary’s expertise spans residential and commercial property transactions and finance, property development, conveyancing, subdivisions, commercial leasing, franchising, and contract matters. She has significant experience advising high net worth individuals and families on private matters, including the management of complex trust structures and large estates. Hilary is equally committed to supporting those entering the property market for the first time, recognising that buying a first home is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions people make and that good, accessible legal advice is integral to making this a smooth and less daunting process. Hilary joined Holland Beckett as Special Counsel in August last year, working with Dean Thompson and his team prior to his retirement. Before that, she spent over a decade at Cooney Lees Morgan, working closely with Owen Cooney. Recognised in 2022 as one of New Zealand Lawyer’s Rising Stars, Hilary is known for being practical, straightforward and approachable. Born in Ōhope, she has strong ties to Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty and has called Tauranga home for more than thirteen years, where she is well regarded for her strong relationships and outstanding reputation in the community. Congratulations Hilary, Holland Beckett is delighted to welcome you to the Partnership.

We are very excited to start Holland Beckett’s next chapter in the new Northern Quarter building in Tauranga CBD. From Monday 20 October 2025 you will find our Tauranga team at Northern Quarter. Northern Quarter Level 2 45 The Strand Tauranga Over the week prior, Monday 13 – Friday 17 October, we will be moving from our current office at The Hub, 525 Cameron Road, to our new space. While we are transitioning we will be working as usual, and our lawyers\' availability will not be affected significantly. However, the transition will impact the availability of meeting rooms and in-person meetings in either office. Please liaise with your lawyer directly if an in-person meeting is required over this time and they will provide a solution on a case-by-case basis. Parking at Northern Quarter We have some client parking available onsite. If you would like to use one of our client car parks while visiting us, please let your lawyer know and they will book a parking space for you. Note that the parking is not accessible without booking in advance. We look forward to welcoming our clients, business community and friends to our new home in the heart of Tauranga and to playing an active role in the revitalisation of the city centre. We hope to see you there soon!

We are delighted to announce the promotion of four lawyers to Associate in our Tauranga team. These promotions reflect the expertise, dedication and performance of these lawyers, and we look forward to seeing their continued impact and leadership in the years ahead. Angus Hendry – Property and Commercial Angus has a wide range of experience in property and commercial transactions, as well as trusts, charities, incorporated societies and estate planning. Angus is a trustee of the Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust and drum corporal in the City of Tauranga Pipe Band. Angus joined Holland Beckett in 2022, after starting his legal career in Palmerston North. Emily Merrill – Property and Commercial Emily has experience in a wide range of property and commercial matters including subdivisions, townhouse developments, sale and purchase of residential, commercial and rural properties, refinancing arrangements and commercial leasing. Emily also has specialist expertise in buying and selling of kiwifruit orchards and forestry assets as well as renewable energy, advising both landowners and developers on large scale solar projects throughout New Zealand. Emily began her legal career at Holland Beckett as a summer clerk in 2016, before joining the firm proper in 2018 upon completion of her studies. Rebecca Irvine – Property and Commercial Rebecca is a highly regarded property and commercial lawyer. She advises on a broad range of matters, including developments and subdivisions, sale and purchase of residential and commercial property, sale and purchase of businesses, commercial contracts and leasing. Rebecca is particularly experienced in local government transactions and assists local and regional authorities with leasing, Public Works Act matters, commercial contracts, delegations, privacy and general property and commercial advice. Rebecca has a strong affinity for community-focused work, regularly advising charitable trusts and incorporated societies. She also contributes her time as a committee member of Bay of Plenty Symphonia Incorporated. Rebecca began her legal career in litigation at a top-tier Wellington firm, equipping her with a sharp analytical edge. She joined Holland Beckett in 2018, later gaining valuable in-house experience at Tauranga City Council before returning to Holland Beckett in January this year. Waiata Groot - Family Waiata is in Holland Beckett’s family law team, the largest family law team in the Bay of Plenty. She specialises across a broad range of family law matters including: separation and division of relationship property (including complex Family Trust and Company structures); asset protection and Contracting Out Agreements; parenting and guardianship disputes; family violence (including urgent and non-urgent applications for protection orders): Family Court proceedings; estate claims under the Family Protection Act; applications for personal welfare and/or property orders relating to loss of capacity; and dissolution of marriage. Waiata is committed to supporting clients through the legal process (often involving high-stress or sensitive family dynamics) to find the best solutions for clients, children and their wider families. Waiata began her legal career at Simpson Grierson in Auckland in 2016. She then moved to Tauranga where she joined Cooney Lees Morgan for 3 years, before joining Holland Beckett in early 2024. We are proud to be a firm that is committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunties for professional growth, ensuring that our team enjoy fullfilling legal careers from our beautiful Bay of Plenty offices.