About Us
About Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers
A small, specialist Auckland law firm helping New Zealand families and small businesses since 1985.
Meet Our Team
Our Story
How our legal team came to be
Since 1985, we've helped individuals, families and small businesses protect what matters most — their homes, their families and their futures.
Ross Holmes started the firm after holding senior roles in leading New Zealand law firms, working in the taxation division of a major accountancy firm, and serving as Managing Director of the New Zealand and Australian subsidiary of an international trustee company. That mix of legal, tax, and trustee experience shaped the way we still work today: practical, careful, and always focused on outcomes for our clients.
Over time, Ross was joined by Neena Bartlett (Senior Associate), Janet Holmes (Senior Legal Executive) and Kirsty Hourigan (Senior Registered Legal Executive). Together, we are a tight-knit team with deep experience in trusts, estates, property, business law and personal planning.
We know that for you, these aren't just "transactions" — they're your home, your business, your family, and your future.
How We Work
We combine decades of legal experience with modern tools designed to make the process faster, more transparent and more convenient for you.
Online Quotes in Minutes
Complete a short questionnaire and receive a personalised, itemised quote by email. No obligation, no pressure.
Virtual & In-Person
Meet us in our Auckland office or by Zoom from anywhere in New Zealand or overseas. Most of the process can be done from home.
Intelligent Document Preparation
Our guided online forms collect the information we need accurately and efficiently, reducing delays and keeping costs down.
Fixed Fees Where Possible
You'll know what things cost before we start. Where hourly rates apply, we explain them upfront so there are no surprises.
What We Do
Estate & Asset Protection Planning
Trust-based and will-based estate plans, enduring powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives and trust reviews.
Property Law & Conveyancing
Buying, selling, refinancing, subdivisions, cross-lease conversions and property advice for homeowners.
Business Law
Companies, partnerships, shareholder agreements, commercial leases, and business purchases and sales.
Estates & Seniors Law
Probate, estate administration, retirement village agreements and planning for later life.
Learn More
Meet Our Team
Get to know the people who'll be looking after you.
Legal Takeaway Service
Get documents prepared and signed from home.
Estate Planning Guide
Free guide to wills, trusts and asset protection.
Terms of Engagement
How we work and what to expect.
Ready to Talk?
Request a personalised quote online, or if you're a new client, book a free 15-minute introduction to meet us and see if we're the right fit.
The introductory meeting is a chance to meet our team — it is not for legal advice.