MICHAEL SHARP - PARTNER
Qualifications 
LLB, BCom, Queensland University 1989
MJur, Waikato University 1994
LLM, London School of Economics 2003
Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand 1990
Contact details
Direct Dial: (07) 571 3859
Email: michael.sharp@hobec.co.nz
Michael is a partner at Holland Beckett specialising in civil litigation, employment law and Waitangi Tribunal / Maori land law matters.
Michael’s practice has been in the area of litigation throughout his career with a particular focus on employment law and Maori issues. He has extensive court experience at the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Waitangi Tribunal.
Michael has a particular interest in alternative dispute resolution with experience conducting a number of mediations.
After completing his legal qualifications in Queensland, Michael moved to New Zealand and commenced practice in a firm in Taupo before moving to Holland Beckett in 1994. He has been a partner at the firm since 1998.
During his time in practice he has also completed a Master of Jurisprudence at Waikato University and a Labour Law Masters at London School of Economics during a sabbatical.
Michael is actively involved in the local community, being a trustee for the local Police Youth scheme and the Baywide Community Law Centre.
Areas of expertise