Rural & Agribusiness

Rachel Withington

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 …

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Angus Hendry

Angus was born and raised in Tauranga. He began practicing law in Palmerston North in 2019 returning to his home town to join Holland Beckett in 2022. He works primarily on property and commercial transactions, providing support to Bill Holland. Outside of work you can usually find Angus wearing a kilt. He is the 2019 …

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Emily Merrill

Emily is a senior solicitor 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 …

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Dan Broadhurst

Dan works out of Holland Beckett’s Whakatāne office, servicing the wider Eastern Bay of Plenty area. Previous to the law, Dan worked as a primary school teacher in Christchurch, Wellington and London. Following overseas travel, Dan switched careers and undertook a law degree at Victoria University. Following study, Dan worked in Whakatāne as a staff …

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Montie Baskett

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 …

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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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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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