Michael became a Partner in 1970, becoming the Senior Partner/Chairman in the late 80’s/early 90’s. As at the 1st July 2008 Michael became Special Counsel to Garland Hawthorn Brahe. Since the early 70’s Michael has specialised in estate and succession planning in the rural area.

Expertise

• Estate/succession planning with particular reference to revenue laws
• Wills including testamentary trusts
• Probate administration work
• Rural conveyancing
• Resumption and compulsory acquisitions affecting rural properties
• City residential conveyancing/financing
• Commercial leasing

Michael Holden
Email: mgh@ghb.net.au

Experience

• Acting for established rural families throughout the State
• Acting for and/or on the Board of rural corporations e.g. representing the UK Portman Estate interests here
• Acted for rural families in respect of compensation claims arising out of the Burrendong Dam, Split Rock Dam and Glenbawn Dam resumptions.