Matthew (Matt) is an Associate in Holland Beckett’s corporate and finance team. Matt joined Holland Beckett in 2025 after working in London for six years across two leading international firms. Prior to joining Holland Beckett, Matt was most recently an Associate in the Leveraged Finance & Private Credit practice at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. Matt …
Michelle is a Law Clerk in our family law team. Michelle joined Holland Beckett as a summer law clerk in 2023/2024 and has returned as a graduate after completing her studies at the University of Otago. She is excited to assist in Family and Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Matters. Outside of work Michelle enjoys …
Jemma is a resource management specialist with experience in all areas of resource management law. Between 2021 and 2024 Jemma worked at a medium sized law firm in Tauranga, focussing on resource management, local government, and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) application matters. She has provided advice, representation at mediations and hearings, and drafted …
Sam is a solicitor in Holland Beckett’s family law team. Sam has been practising family law since her admission to the Bar in 2023, having also gained experience in the area as a law clerk for a year prior to her admission. She specialises in assisting clients through separation, drafting contracting out agreements (pre-nups), and drafting …
Daniel is an associate in Holland Beckett’s property and commercial team. Daniel advises clients on all aspects of property and has experience in the following areas: Commercial, residential and rural property acquisitions and disposals Subdivisions Property development Property financing and security Leasing Trust establishment and restructuring Business acquisitions and disposals Prior to joining Holland Beckett, …
Kirsten is a senior solicitor working in Holland Beckett’s employment team based in Tauranga. Prior to joining Holland Beckett and while raising two young ones, Kirsten gained valuable experience working as a law clerk for a local barrister. During this time Kirsten assisted on a variety of cases, delving deep into the complexities and nuances …
Amanda returns to Holland Beckett as the interim People and Culture Manager, having previously held the position between 2014 to 2017. Amanda brings 20 years of corporate HR experience to the role and a special interest in leadership development and coaching. Amanda works with the partners in formulating and implimenting the People and Culture strategies.
Micaela joined Holland Beckett as a Legal Executive in 2024 and works closely with Georgina Smith in the Property team. Micaela has a background in banking and is enjoying broadening her skillset and knowledge of property finance and conveyancing within a different industry.
Mizba is a Solicitor in our Employment law team. Mizba was born and raised in London, England. After completing a degree in psychological sciences at the University of Westminster she pursued a career in advocacy and disability rights. In 2011, Mizba settled in New Zealand with her young family. She completed her Bachelor of Laws …
Courtney is a Senior Solicitor in Holland Beckett’s succession and estates team, working over the Tauranga and Rotorua offices. Courtney grew up in Rotorua. After completing her degree in Wellington, she began her legal career back in her hometown, gaining valuable experience in general legal practice. Courtney joined Holland Beckett in 2024 after a period …
