Ranking tables

Dispute Resolution | Global

New Zealand

The Dispute Resolution rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across New Zealand.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Bell Gully
  2. Chapman Tripp
2

Band 2

  1. Gilbert Walker
  2. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
  3. Russell McVeagh
  4. Simpson Grierson
  5. Wilson Harle
3

Band 3

  1. Buddle Findlay
  2. LeeSalmonLong
4

Band 4

  1. Anthony Harper
  2. Dentons New Zealand
  3. DLA Piper New Zealand
  4. Lindsay Francis & Mangan
  5. Meredith Connell
  6. Tompkins Wake
  7. Wynn Williams Lawyers
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. John McKayChapman Tripp
  2. Richard LangeSimpson Grierson
1

Band 1

  1. Allison FergusonWilson Harle
  2. Stacey ShortallMinterEllisonRuddWatts
2

Band 2

  1. Chris BrowneWilson Harle
  2. Fionnghuala CuncannonCuncannon Partners
  3. Ian DentonWilson Harle
  4. Martin SmithGilbert Walker
  5. Polly PopeBankside Chambers
  6. Tim MullinsLeeSalmonLong
  7. Tim SmithChapman Tripp
3

Band 3

  1. Hayden Wilson Dentons New Zealand8 Years Ranked
  2. Iain Thain
    Iain Thain DLA Piper New Zealand10 Years Ranked
  3. Andrew HorneMinterEllisonRuddWatts
  4. Iva RosicGilbert Walker
  5. James MacGillivrayTompkins Wake
  6. Jania BaigentSimpson Grierson
  7. Michael ArthurChapman Tripp
  8. Sophie EastBell Gully
  9. Timothy LindsayLindsay Francis & Mangan
4

Band 4

  1. David BroadmoreBuddle Findlay
  2. Felicity MonteiroWilson Harle
  3. Jesse WilsonBell Gully
  4. Kim FrancisLindsay Francis & Mangan
  5. Marika Eastwick-FieldRussell McVeagh
  6. Michael HeardLeeSalmonLong
  7. Shane CampbellWynn Williams Lawyers
  8. Tim FitzgeraldBell Gully
  9. Willie PalmerBuddle Findlay
U

Up and Coming

  1. Jane StandageMinterEllisonRuddWatts
  2. Lynne VanAnthony Harper
  3. Nicola SwanChapman Tripp

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Bell Gully
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1
  2. Chapman Tripp
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Gilbert Walker
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
  2. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
  3. Russell McVeagh
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Simpson Grierson
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Wilson Harle
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Buddle Findlay
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3
  2. LeeSalmonLong
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Anthony Harper
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  2. Dentons New Zealand
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  3. DLA Piper New Zealand
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  4. Lindsay Francis & Mangan
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  5. Meredith Connell
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  6. Tompkins Wake
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
  7. Wynn Williams Lawyers
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4