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DLA Piper New Zealand
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DLA Piper New Zealand

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Asia-Pacific

Leading firm in Asia-Pacific 2026

Overview

Provided by 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]

    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]

Ranked Offices at DLA Piper New Zealand

Provided by DLA Piper New Zealand

New Zealand - Head office

Auckland

Level 15, PwC Tower, 15 Customs Street West, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010, Auckland City

New Zealand

Wellington

Level 4, Deloitte House, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand, 6011, Wellington City

Ranked Departments at DLA Piper New Zealand (11)

New Zealand

Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper New Zealand (18)

New Zealand

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