Ranking tables

Real Estate | Asia-Pacific

New Zealand

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Russell McVeagh
    Russell McVeagh 15 Years Ranked
  2. Bell Gully
  3. Chapman Tripp
  4. Thompson Blackie Biddles
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. John Greenwood
    John Greenwood Greenwood Roche13 Years Ranked
  2. Greg ThompsonThompson Blackie Biddles
1

Band 1

  1. David Butler
    David Butler Russell McVeagh13 Years Ranked
  2. Ed Crook
    Ed Crook Russell McVeagh12 Years Ranked
  3. Andrew PetersenBell Gully
  4. Jane HollandBell Gully
  5. Matt CarrollChapman Tripp
2

Band 2

  1. Andrew Monteith
    Andrew Monteith MinterEllisonRuddWatts13 Years Ranked
  2. Justin March
    Justin March DLA Piper New Zealand13 Years Ranked
  3. David ChisnallBell Gully
  4. James BlackieThompson Blackie Biddles
  5. Joe BiddlesThompson Blackie Biddles
  6. Mark NicholsonChapman Tripp
  7. Sam GreenwoodThompson Blackie Biddles
3

Band 3

  1. Daniel KelleherBuddle Findlay
  2. Edward DunphyAnthony Harper
  3. Gregory AllenSimpson Grierson
  4. Michael WoodSimpson Grierson
  5. Tim BarclayAnthony Harper
U

Up and Coming

  1. Holly Hill MinterEllisonRuddWatts1 Years Ranked
  2. Karl AndersonBell Gully
  3. Paula OrmandyBuddle Findlay

Associates to watch

  1. Ben EaglesonAlexander Dorrington

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Russell McVeagh
    1
    Russell McVeagh
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Russell McVeagh offers a broad array of expertise to clients negotiating complex property transactions and land developments in New Zealand. The firm is noted for assisting major corporate clients on real estate joint ventures and the negotiation of portfolio acquisitions. The practice frequently advises developers and investors on office, retail and industrial property developments, including related construction and leasing aspects.
  2. Bell Gully
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Chapman Tripp
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Thompson Blackie Biddles
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Greenwood Roche
    2
    Greenwood Roche
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Greenwood Roche is a specialist projects firm with a robust real estate, development and property financing capability. The firm boasts expertise in overseas investment statutes and regulation, acting on treaty settlements and infrastructure developments. The team represents an impressive roster of corporate and government clients and handles a comprehensive range of transactional matters, including sale, purchase and leasing agreements. In addition, the firm advises on significant utilities and resource management infrastructure developments.
  2. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    2
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts offers a multidisciplinary practice with recognised skill across acquisitions and divestments, major development projects and overseas investment approvals. The firm is also often engaged to assist on large and complex leasing agreements. The team handles property portfolios for a wide range of clients, encompassing businesses, government and indigenous landowners.
  3. Buddle Findlay
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Simpson Grierson
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Dentons New Zealand
    3
    Dentons New Zealand
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Dentons boasts a prominent practice with experience across the commercial property space, highlighted for its impressive public sector work and its work with the New Zealand government. The firm is adept at representing investors and funds on a range of real estate matters, including property acquisitions and building projects.
  2. DLA Piper New Zealand
    3
    DLA Piper New Zealand
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper New Zealand, as part of a global network, is well placed to advise international clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including substantial property portfolio management. The firm boasts an established government practice, advising local councils and national government entities. The team is particularly recommended for its strength in forestry, agriculture and hotels, offering acquisition, sale and commercial leasing expertise. The practice is also engaged to advise on substantial development projects in the retail sector and the real estate aspects of M&A transactions.
  3. Anderson Lloyd
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Anthony Harper
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Tompkins Wake
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3