Victoria Stanbridge is a solicitor in Holland Beckett’s property and commercial team. Victoria joined Holland Beckett at the beginning of 2025 after completing her studies in Law and Psychology at the University of Otago. She is excited to start her career in law and looking forward to developing her skills as she assists Joel Murphy‘s …
Emily is an Associate working in the commercial and property team with Joel Murphy. Emily was born and lived in California until 2007 when she moved to Tauranga to complete her secondary schooling. Emily completed her Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Communication Studies (majoring in Marketing) through the University …
Laura is currently on parental leave. Laura specialises in all aspects of resource management law, including advising on resource consent processes, planning, designations and enforcement matters across a range of industry sectors and has appeared in the High Court, Environment Court and local authority proceedings. Laura’s experience includes acting on the following projects: appeals on …
Bridget is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Resource Management team. Bridget first joined Holland Beckett in 2012 and re-joined Holland Beckett in 2023 after three years working as in-house legal counsel for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Prior to 2012 Bridget worked at a boutique environmental law firm in Auckland. Bridget specialises in consenting …
Montie is a consultant for Holland Beckett engaged on a project specific basis. Montie has over 20 years of experience in construction contracts, energy, infrastructure and property development projects, investment structuring, joint ventures and outsourcing, capital raising and corporate governance. Prior to joining Holland Beckett, Montie held senior in-house legal and risk management roles in …
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 …
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 …
Vanessa Hamm is a partner at Holland Beckett specialising in resource management, local government, and public works matters. Vanessa joined Holland Beckett in 2004 and became a partner of the firm in 2007. Vanessa represents clients in relation to all resource management matters at Council, Environment Court, High Court and Court of Appeal level, across …
