George Holgate

George was born and raised in Hobart. He graduated from the University of Tasmania with a combined Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours in Law in 2015. During his time at university, George was involved in a number of clubs and societies, including the Tasmania University Law Society and Tasmania University Union Societies Council.

He was admitted to practice at the Supreme Court of Tasmania in August 2016.  George joined Murdoch Clarke in September 2017 as a commercial lawyer after completing a graduate program at another Tasmanian law firm.

George’s areas of expertise are corporate law, trusts, consumer law, property law, construction law, public liability, contractual disputes and commercial law generally.

Outside legal practice, George has a strong commitment to human rights protection and social justice and is a member of the Branch Committee of the Tasmanian Branch of Amnesty International. He enjoys long-distance running and is a passionate, if long-suffering, fan of the Carlton Football Club.

 

T: (03) 6235 9311
E: george.holgate@murdochclarke.com.au