DLA Piper New Zealand

Country Managing Partner: Laura Scampion

Board Members: CMP, COO and 3 other partners (5 in total)

Number of partners: 23

Number of lawyers: 78 (including 23 partners)

Firm Overview:  

DLA Piper is a global powerhouse, consistently ranked in the top five most powerful law firm brands in the world.* As the first global business law firm in New Zealand, DLA Piper offers clients a unique competitive edge on local and international stages. The firm’s clients range from some of the world’s most renowned global brands to the most influential businesses in New Zealand that are defining the future.

One of DLA Piper’s key differentiators is the ability to apply international thinking and experience to the work it does for all of its clients, wherever they do business. Across every major sector and specialist practice, the firm provides pragmatic, commercially astute advice.

*Acritas’ UK Law Firm Brand Index 

Main Areas of Practice:  

Banking & Finance:  

Key Contact: Michael Thompson

Tel: +64 9 300 3854

Email: [email protected]

Construction & Infrastructure:  

Key Contact: Mark Williamson

Tel: +64 9 300 3857

Email: [email protected]

Corporate: 

Key Contact: Rachel Taylor

Tel: +64 4 474 3256

Email: [email protected]

Employment: 

Key Contact: Laura Scampion

Tel: +64 9 916 3779

Email: [email protected]

Environment & Resource Management:  

Key Contact: Stephen Quinn

Tel: +64 4 474 3217

Email: [email protected]

Investment Funds: 

Key Contact: Rachel Taylor

Tel: +64 4 474 3256

Email: [email protected]

Insurance:  

Key Contact: Peter Leman

Tel: +64 4 474 3240

Email: [email protected]

Intellectual Property & Technology: 

Key Contact: Nick Valentine

Tel: +64 9 916 3703

Email: [email protected]

Litigation & Dispute Resolution: 

Key Contact: Iain Thain

Tel: +64 9 300 3818

Email: [email protected]

Property & Real Estate:  

Key Contact: Justin March

Tel: +64 9 300 3846

Email: [email protected]

Public Law:  

Key Contact: Emma Moran

Tel: +64 4 918 3070

Email: [email protected]  

Tax: 

Key Contact: David Johnston

Tel: +64 9 300 3812

Email: [email protected]