Ivy is a law clerk in our litigation and dispute resolution team. Raised in Wellington, Ivy studied at the University of Otago, where she developed a interest in litigation and dispute resolution. She previously completed a summer clerkship at Holland Beckett and returned to the firm as a graduate in 2026, joining both the civil …
Matthew is a solicitor in Holland Beckett’s Rotorua litigation team. Matt joined the firm as a summer clerk in 2024 and returned in 2025 after completing his studies at the University of Canterbury. He is part of the litigation team and is gaining experience across a range of civil matters. Originally from Hawke’s Bay, Matt …
Caitlyn Hopping is a law clerk in Holland Beckett’s litigation team, with specialist interest in criminology. Caitlyn joined the litigation team in 2026 after completing her studies in Law and Criminology at Victoria University of Wellington. With a strong academic background in criminology, she has developed a keen interest in all aspects of the criminal …
Mikaela Sotutu is a civil litigator with an insurance background. Mikaela started her legal career in a boutique insurance firm based in Wellington. She has experience in regulatory, professional liability, employment, and construction litigation. She enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds, from Councils and global companies to not-for-profits and small business. Her practice aims …
Juliet is a solicitor in Holland Beckett’s Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. Juliet joined Holland Beckett in January 2026 after three years working as a criminal lawyer at the Public Defence Service. She was previously a journalist for the New Zealand Herald and Bay of Plenty Times. She enjoys skiing and spending time at …
Bryn Houghton is a solicitor in Holland Beckett’s civil litigation and dispute resolution team. Bryn completed his studies at the University of Canterbury and moved to Tauranga to start his legal career in Holland Beckett’s civil litigation and dispute resolution team. He looks forward working on both criminal and civil legal matters. Outside of work …
Ben is a solicitor in Holland Beckett’s Tauranga litigation team. Ben joined the litigation team at the beginning of 2025 after completing his law degree. Ben has a passion for advocacy in criminal and civil law and is enthusiastic to start his career, working with and learning from the firms litigators under the guidance of …
Maddison Thornton is a Solicitor in Holland Beckett’s Litigation team. Originally from Christchurch, Maddison graduated in 2024 from the University of Canterbury and moved to Tauranga to begin her legal career. Maddison is excited to join the Holland Beckett team and is eager to learn all about criminal and civil litigation. Outside of work, Maddison …
Caitlin Booth is a Solicitor in Holland Beckett’s employment law team in our Tauranga office. Prior to joining Holland Beckett, Caitlin gained exposure in the local governance and civil litigation space over a summer internship (2023/2024) in the legal team at the Tauranga City Council. She then joined Holland Beckett as a Law Clerk in …
Michelle is a Solicitor 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 painting …
