Ranking tables
Real Estate | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Russell McVeagh 15 Years Ranked
- Bell Gully
- Chapman Tripp
- Thompson Blackie Biddles
Band 2
- Greenwood Roche 14 Years Ranked
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts 15 Years Ranked
- Buddle Findlay
- Simpson Grierson
Band 3
- Dentons New Zealand 15 Years Ranked
- DLA Piper New Zealand 15 Years Ranked
- Anderson Lloyd
- Anthony Harper
- Tompkins Wake
Senior Statespeople
- John Greenwood Greenwood Roche13 Years Ranked
- Greg ThompsonThompson Blackie Biddles
Band 1
- David Butler Russell McVeagh13 Years Ranked
- Ed Crook Russell McVeagh12 Years Ranked
- Andrew PetersenBell Gully
- Jane HollandBell Gully
- Matt CarrollChapman Tripp
Band 2
- Andrew Monteith MinterEllisonRuddWatts13 Years Ranked
- Justin March DLA Piper New Zealand13 Years Ranked
- David ChisnallBell Gully
- James BlackieThompson Blackie Biddles
- Joe BiddlesThompson Blackie Biddles
- Mark NicholsonChapman Tripp
- Sam GreenwoodThompson Blackie Biddles
Band 3
- Daniel KelleherBuddle Findlay
- Edward DunphyAnthony Harper
- Gregory AllenSimpson Grierson
- Michael WoodSimpson Grierson
- Tim BarclayAnthony Harper
Band 4
- Anna Crosbie Russell McVeagh5 Years Ranked
- David Gilbert MinterEllisonRuddWatts5 Years Ranked
- Heath Brunton DLA Piper New Zealand5 Years Ranked
- Ish Fraser Dentons New Zealand12 Years Ranked
- Julian Smith Greenwood Roche10 Years Ranked
- Matthew Ockleston Dentons New Zealand4 Years Ranked
- Charlotte von DadelszenBuddle Findlay
- Dan WilliamsAnderson Lloyd
- Greg WiseChapman Tripp
- Ian BeckeBell Gully
- Mike KerrAnderson Lloyd
- Scott RatukiTompkins Wake
- Tara WylieSimpson Grierson
Up and Coming
- Holly Hill MinterEllisonRuddWatts1 Years Ranked
- Karl AndersonBell Gully
- Paula OrmandyBuddle Findlay
Associates to watch
- Ben EaglesonAlexander Dorrington
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Russell McVeaghReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedRussell 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.
Band 2
2 Greenwood RocheReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedGreenwood 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 MinterEllisonRuddWattsReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedMinterEllisonRuddWatts 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.
Band 3
3 Dentons New ZealandReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDentons 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.3 DLA Piper New ZealandReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedDLA 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.