Holmden Horrocks: Established Auckland Law Firm Since 1933

Holmden Horrocks is one of Auckland's longest-established law firms, tracing its history back to 1933 when Trevor Holmden set up practice in Auckland City. Shortly before the Second World War, Trevor was joined by 'Mac' Horrocks, creating the firm that continues today. Throughout its 90-year history, the firm has seen many of its partners and employees become Queen's (now King's) Counsel and members of the judiciary at District, High and Appeal Court levels.

The firm provides comprehensive legal services across property law, business and commercial law, litigation and dispute resolution, trusts and estates, family law, and asset protection. Their property practice covers residential and commercial transactions, leasing, subdivisions, unit title developments, and mortgage financing. In business law, they assist with company incorporation, shareholder agreements, business sales and purchases, employment matters, and commercial contracts. Their litigation team handles civil and commercial disputes, insurance claims, building disputes, debt recovery, and family law matters including relationship property and parenting orders.

Holmden Horrocks specialises in trusts and estates work, preparing wills from simple to complex arrangements, obtaining probate and letters of administration, administering estates, and handling estate disputes. Their asset protection services help New Zealand individuals and families protect and manage their wealth through appropriate trust structures, particularly during the significant intergenerational transfer of wealth currently occurring. The firm operates from offices in both Auckland CBD and Takapuna, serving clients ranging from individuals to small corporates and non-profit organisations.