Our philosophy is to deliver outstanding litigation work and build great client relationships.
About Us
Jennifer Holdstock
Principal
Jennifer has more than 15 years of experience in general commercial litigation and health profession regulation. She is also skilled in construction disputes, administrative law, health and aged care matters.
With a Bachelor of Arts/Law from Monash University and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, Jennifer has worked in private practice and in-house, where she has provided advice regarding statutory interpretation, corporate and commercial law, building and construction disputes and other litigious matters.
Jennifer has a warm, straightforward style and supports her clients with responsive, practical advice that is both comprehensive and realistic. A skilled litigator, she has acted for clients in large-scale litigation at all levels and her training as a mediator gives her the ability to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
Jennifer is admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal and High Courts of Australia.
Jennifer is a sessional VCAT member.
Nadia Maynard
Senior Associate
Nadia holds a Bachelor of Laws/Arts (majoring in Italian) and completed Practical Legal Training Course at Leo Cussen Centre of Law.
She has knowledge and practical experience in litigation law at VCAT, Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Supreme Court. She has also been exposed to a variety of legal matters such as statutory interpretation and conduct of disciplinary proceedings under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act, construction contracts, Fair Work Act and insolvency disputes.
Denise Gallagher
Legal Assistant
Denise is a very experienced legal assistant, having worked in Scotland, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. Denise brings a depth of experienced in both commercial and litigation law, and her hard-working, focused demeanour means that she keeps our office running smoothly.
How are we different?
First-class advice
At Holdstock Law, we’re proud of our first-class expertise and experience. Accomplished litigators, we take a holistic and practical approach to supporting our clients – this often involves exploring alternatives to pursuing a legal claim where this might not be the most sensible or cost-effective approach.
Excellent value
At Holdstock Law, we believe that everyone should have access to quality, affordable legal advice. Unlike a lot of large law firms, we focus on achieving the best results for our clients rather than billable hours. We pride ourselves on providing sound and practical advice which achieves quality outcomes at affordable rates.
Genuine care
At Holdstock Law, we understand that the litigation process can feel foreign, scary and stressful. We take the time to build genuine relationships with our clients, giving them the confidence that we understand their situation and will support them on their legal journey.