A passionate and skilled advocate, Adam has been practising as a lawyer for more than 20 years. His legal career began with a national law firm in Wellington, followed by six years working in a litigation firm in New York, USA.
Since returning to New Zealand in 2007, Adam has worked exclusively as a criminal defence lawyer, joining leading chambers, Sentinel Chambers, at the beginning of 2015.
Adam has extensive experience representing clients on all manner of criminal charges, including those related to sex, drugs, murder and serious violence, traffic and fraud cases and appeal work. Whether the case needs to proceed to a jury trial or requires a considered and negotiated resolution, Adam brings a committed and measured approach focused on achieving the best possible result for his clients.
Outside of work, Adam is an avid reader, lover of music and a slightly jaded father of two girls. If you are looking to find an experienced criminal defence lawyer, you can rest assured that you will have made an excellent choice with Adam Holland.
Founded in 2000
10 people in their team
Facing a criminal charge or investigation can be daunting. It usually involves an individual pitted against the power and resources of the state and, for many, there is a misconception that if someone is being investigated or charged they must be guilty. If you find yourself in that situation, it's absolutely critical that you instruct an experienced criminal defence lawyer to protect your liberty and reputation.
Legal representation often begins before any criminal charges have been laid. We are routinely instructed by clients seeking clear and easy to understand advice on how best to respond to a criminal investigation. Instructing a criminal lawyer means inserting a layer of protection between the client and prosecuting agency and we have had considerable success working with both parties to ensure criminal charges are not pursued.
If you are charged with a criminal offence, we can immediately step in to guide you through the Court process, including helping to ensure you secure bail, explaining the evidence against you and working as your representative in dealings with the Police. We will sit down with you and plan a strategy for the weeks and months ahead so that you are never in the dark about what happens next.
Many criminal cases end with some sort of resolution, where the Police offer you a lesser charge if you plead guilty, saving the time and expense of a trial. In these negotiations, we are able to stand by you and ensure you are able to leverage the best possible arrangement. We have particular expertise in successfully applying to avoid criminal convictions altogether for our clients.
If resolution is not possible, Adam over 20 years’ experience successfully running criminal jury and Judge-alone trials on charges ranging from traffic matters through to serious sex cases, drug offending cases and murder cases. Adam’s success stories and client feedback are testament to his client focused and success driven approach - getting in touch with him will make you one step closer to successfully resolving your criminal charges or legal problems.
We also recognise that the best results are achieved through a team approach. Adam is supported by a dedicated group of fellow professionals who regularly work with him to achieve the desired best outcome. This includes a staff lawyer (Zoe Butcher-McGunnigle), medical and forensic specialists, psychiatrists, drug rehabilitation experts, scientists, interpreters and private investigators (including those fluent in other languages, including Mandarin and Cantonese). This team approach helps ensure a successful outcome for our clients.
We realize that there are many different criminal defence services our clients need. That's why we focus on delivering exceptional criminal law services that help our clients through tough times. Adam has experience dealing with:
Not sure if Adam can help you with a criminal defence service you are looking for? Don't hesitate to contact us - we would love to talk and see how we can help you!
