Kate Duncan is a legal executive in our Whakatāne property and commercial, and estates teams. Kate joined Holland Beckett in October 2021 as receptionist in our Whakatane office, before becoming a legal secretary. She completed her New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies in October 2024. Kate works alongside Jayden McNeil in the property/commercial team, …
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.
Courtney is a Senior Solicitor in Holland Beckett’s 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 of working …
Hilary has joined Holland Beckett’s Property and Commercial team as Special Counsel. Hilary is a specialist property and commercial lawyer who has worked closely with Dean Thompson and his team ahead of his retirement in October 2024. Hilary advises private and commercial clients and developers on residential and commercial property transactions and finance, property development, …
Jim is a solicitor within Luke Stewart’s property and commercial team, in Holland Beckett’s Tauranga office. Jim was born and raised in the Philippines, where he worked as a nurse in the orthopaedic and emergency department and completed his nursing degree. He moved to New Zealand in 2015. Here he completed his diploma in health services …
Mikaela is a Registered Legal Executive in our Tauranga property and commercial team. Mikaela joined Holland Beckett in 2022 as a legal secretary. She worked within a dedicated team acting for New Zealand’s largest non-bank lender, as well as residential conveyancing work. In 2024 she completed her Diploma in Legal Executive Studies whilst working full …
Jenna joined Holland Beckett in 2020 as an Administration Assistant. She gained experience working as a Legal Secretary in the Property and Commercial team. She then went on to complete her Diploma in Legal Executive studies whilst working full time at Holland Beckett. Jenna continues to work in the Property and Commercial team assisting with …
Rachel is an Associate in our Property and Commercial team. Rachel completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Management Studies majoring in Economics at the University of Waikato in 2013. Rachel was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court in October 2014. Rachel is experienced in working with private clients and …
Sarah joined the firm as a Senior Solicitor in 2024 working in our commercial property team. With over a decade of legal experience both in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Sarah is equipped with an extensive background in private client and trust law matters, particularly in residential and commercial conveyancing, trust, and estate planning. …
Lucy grew up in the Wairarapa and began her legal career in Auckland before spending several years at a London Magic Circle firm. In late 2017 Lucy moved to Tauranga and worked for another local firm before joining Holland Beckett in February 2024. Today Lucy advises clients on a range of matters including commercial and …
