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

  1. Bell Gully
    Bell Gully 20 Years Ranked
  2. Chapman Tripp
2

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

  1. Buddle Findlay
  2. LeeSalmonLong
4

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

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Bell Gully
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    Bell Gully
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Bell Gully's committed team advises on high-profile and complex cases in New Zealand and is a distinguished leader in defence of class action proceedings. The firm works with a prestigious clientele, including financial institutions and government bodies as well as corporations. Other areas of impressive capability include contentious insolvency proceedings, defective product claims, tax disputes and regulatory investigations and litigation. Bell Gully offers further proficiency in ADR proceedings such as arbitration and expert determinations.

  2. Chapman Tripp
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Gilbert Walker
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
  2. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
  3. Russell McVeagh
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Simpson Grierson
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Wilson Harle
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Buddle Findlay
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3
  2. LeeSalmonLong
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Anthony Harper
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  2. Dentons New Zealand
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  3. DLA Piper New Zealand
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  4. Duncan Cotterill
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  5. Lindsay Francis & Mangan
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  6. Meredith Connell
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  7. Tompkins Wake
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4
  8. Wynn Williams Lawyers
    Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 4