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. Martin SmithGilbert Walker
  3. Stacey ShortallMinterEllisonRuddWatts
2

Band 2

  1. Chris BrowneWilson Harle
  2. Fionnghuala CuncannonCuncannon Partners
  3. Ian DentonWilson Harle
  4. Tim MullinsLeeSalmonLong
  5. Tim SmithChapman Tripp
  6. Timothy LindsayLindsay Francis & Mangan
3

Band 3

  1. Hayden Wilson Dentons New Zealand9 Years Ranked
  2. Andrew HorneMinterEllisonRuddWatts
  3. Iain ThainDLA Piper New Zealand
  4. Iva RosicGilbert Walker
  5. James MacGillivrayTompkins Wake
  6. Jania BaigentSimpson Grierson
  7. Michael ArthurChapman Tripp
  8. Sophie EastBell Gully
4

Band 4

  1. David BroadmoreBuddle Findlay
  2. Felicity MonteiroWilson Harle
  3. Jane StandageMinterEllisonRuddWatts
  4. Jesse WilsonBell Gully
  5. Jonathan ScraggDuncan Cotterill
  6. Kim FrancisLindsay Francis & Mangan
  7. Kirsten MasseyRussell McVeagh
  8. Marika Eastwick-FieldRussell McVeagh
  9. Michael HeardLeeSalmonLong
  10. Nicola SwanChapman Tripp
  11. Shane CampbellWynn Williams Lawyers
  12. Tim FitzgeraldBell Gully
  13. Willie PalmerBuddle Findlay
U

Up and Coming

  1. Alix BobergBell Gully
  2. David BullockLeeSalmonLong
  3. Lynne VanAnthony Harper
  4. Sam HoldenChapman Tripp

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Bell Gully
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 1
  2. Chapman Tripp
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Gilbert Walker
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2
  2. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Russell McVeagh
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Simpson Grierson
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Wilson Harle
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Buddle Findlay
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3
  2. LeeSalmonLong
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Anthony Harper
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4
  2. Dentons New Zealand
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4
  3. DLA Piper New Zealand
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4
  4. Lindsay Francis & Mangan
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4
  5. Meredith Connell
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4
  6. Tompkins Wake
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4
  7. Wynn Williams Lawyers
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4