Bridget Buckthought is a Solicitor in Holland Beckett’s Family Law team. Bridget joined the firm as a summer clerk in 2024/25 and returned after completing her conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Waikato. Working alongside Leesa Speed and Rebecca Savage, she has developed a strong interest in family law …
Katie is an experienced family lawyer who joined Holland Beckett in 2025. She provides comprehensive advice and representation across all areas of family law. Her expertise includes: Preparing and negotiating contracting out agreements. Advising on division of relationship property, including complex matters involving companies and trusts. Acting for clients in estate claims. Assisting with applications …
Jaimi is a Solicitor in our family law team. Jaimi joined Holland Beckett in February 2025, shortly after completing her studies at the University of Waikato. She is gaining valuable experience under the guidance of Rebecca Savage and Leesa Speed. Jaimi is passionate about helping families navigate complex legal matters and is committed to providing …
Romy Tennent is a Solicitor in our family law team. Romy joined Holland Beckett at the start of 2025 after completing her studies at the University of Auckland. She is excited to assist on Family matters, particularly parenting and legal aid work. Outside of work, Romy loves tramping, books, and spending time with her friends …
Madeleine (Maddie) is a Solicitor in our Family Law team based in Rotorua. Maddie joined Holland Beckett as the Ngāti Whakaue summer clerk in 2024/2025 and has continued to work as a graduate after completing her studies at Victoria University of Wellington. She is excited to assist in Family matters. Outside of work Maddie enjoys …
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 …
Hannah is a Solicitor in our Family Law team in Tauranga. Prior to commencing her Law degree Hannah worked in the Tauranga Family Court Registry and has joined the family team to utilise this background. Hannah was raised in Tauranga but has previously studied and worked abroad in Canada, Australia, England and India before returning …
Waiata is an Associate in our Family Law team, specialising in a broad range of family law matters. Waiata’s expertise includes: Separation and division of relationship property – advising on division of assets (including complex Family Trust and Company structure), negotiating settlements, and preparing Separation Agreements Asset protection – including advising on and preparing Contracting …
Lucy Vala-Blackmore is an Associate in Holland Beckett’s family law team, based in Rotorua. Lucy grew up in Rotorua before moving to Hamilton to complete her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Waikato. She returned home to Rotorua and joined Holland Beckett as a Summer Clerk before becoming a graduate lawyer. Since then, Lucy …
Katherine is a Senior Associate in Holland Beckett’s family law team. She joined the Holland Beckett team in 2016 and specialises in all areas of family law. Katherine has extensive experience in dealing with: Post-separation relationship property disputes, including negotiating, drafting and advising on Relationship Property Agreements, and acting in Court proceedings Contracting Out Agreements …
