Commercial Law

Georgina Smith

A partner in Holland Beckett, Georgina is a pragmatic and approachable lawyer. She takes complex legal problems and converts them into understandable concepts with options for her clients. Georgina grew up in ‘windy Wellington’ always curious about how those huge buildings didn’t topple over in the blustering gales and how so many houses were built …

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Ken Hawkes

Ken Hawkes is a Partner in Holland Beckett’s corporate and finance team. Ken has over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and venture capital, having worked in the international markets for more than 25 years. Prior to joining Holland Beckett, Ken was a partner of an international law firm, where he was the head …

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Bill Holland

Bill Holland is a consultant at Holland Beckett, specialising in trust law and in commercial and property transactions. The firm was founded by his late father, Bill Holland Snr. Bill was born, raised and educated in Tauranga. While completing his University qualifications he worked for a large Auckland law firm for two years before returning …

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Joel Murphy

Joel Murphy is a Partner in Holland Beckett’s property and commercial, and renewable energy teams. Specialist areas of practice: Residential, Commercial and Horticultural property Subdivisions Developments Renewable Energy Projects (Solar and Wind Developments) Joel advises clients on all aspects of property, including acquisitions and disposals, leasing, developments, financing, subdivisions and related transactions. He has particular …

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Sam Tabak

Sam is a Partner in Holland Beckett’s corporate and finance team. Sam advises on finance, corporate and commercial matters representing financiers and businesses, both large and small. Sam has experience on a wide range of finance, corporate, restructuring and international trade transactions. In addition, Sam specialises in aviation and asset finance, focusing principally on aircraft …

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Luke Stewart

Luke specialises in property, rural, business and asset planning law. He joined Holland Beckett in 2006 and was appointed a Partner in 2014. Luke manages an experienced team across the Tauranga and Whakatāne offices. Luke’s experience includes the following: Residential and commercial conveyancing and structuring advice for private individuals and developers. Negotiating large forestry, dairy …

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John Mackay

John Mackay is a down-to-earth and straightforward lawyer. He has the ability to translate complicated legal language into plain English so his clients can clearly understand what is happening. This approach is what draws a wide range of clients with an ever wider variety of legal requirements. He has been described as “timely, knowledgeable and …

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