Holland Beckett elevates Hilary Anderson to Partnership

Commercial Law
Holland Beckett
Property Law
Oct 03 2025
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.

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