Ranking tables

Environment & Resource Management | Global

New Zealand

The Environment & Resource Management 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. Buddle Findlay
  2. Simpson Grierson
2

  1. Chapman Tripp
  2. Dentons New Zealand
  3. DLA Piper New Zealand
  4. Russell McVeagh
3

  1. Bell Gully
    Bell Gully 5 Years Ranked
  2. ChanceryGreen
  3. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
  4. Wynn Williams Lawyers

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Buddle Findlay
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 1
  2. Simpson Grierson
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Chapman Tripp
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 2
  2. Dentons New Zealand
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 2
  3. DLA Piper New Zealand
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Russell McVeagh
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Bell Gully
    3
    Bell Gully
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Bell Gully has a distinguished legal team with a strong focus across the resources sector, providing excellent water and electricity advice to leading corporations. The law firm has substantial expertise across a range of matters in the oil and gas sector, and is adept at handling M&A transactions and disputes in relation to the energy sector. It has strong capabilities in the environment and resource management sector, including advice on consents and designations for large infrastructure and property developments.

  2. ChanceryGreen
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 3
  3. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 3
  4. Wynn Williams Lawyers
    Environment & Resource Management
    2026 | Band 3