George Holgate

George was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania.  He studied law at the University of Tasmania, graduating with a Bachelor of Law & Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours in Law.  He shared the prize for the highest GPA in law units.  George completed his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the University of Tasmania in August 2016.

After completing a graduate program at a corporate law firm, George commenced at Murdoch Clarke in September 2017, working in the firm’s property and commercial department.

George practices property and commercial, estate planning and corporations law. His areas of expertise include:

1. banking and finance, especially mortgage lending;
2. business sales and purchases;
3. self-managed superannuation fund transactions, especially loan transactions;
4. building contracts; and
5. information technology contracts.

George has provided services to a range of clients from government business enterprises and ASX-listed companies to individuals and charities and not-for-profits.  His matters range from large and complex transaction involving multiple law firms throughout Australia to residential conveyances and Wills.

George has contributed to his community by participating in community organisations and providing pro bono legal services in special circumstances.  He is a member of the Law Society of Tasmania’s Property and Commercial Law Committee.

George’s major hobby is long-distance running.  He has competed in trail running events, marathons and ultramarathons.  His other hobbies include movies, guitar playing, bushwalking and writing.”

 

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