Ranking tables
Insurance | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Fee Langstone
- McElroys
- Wotton Kearney
Band 2
- Duncan Cotterill
- Gilbert Walker
- Robertsons Barristers & Solicitors
Band 3
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts 10 Years Ranked
- Simpson Grierson 12 Years Ranked
- Wynn Williams Lawyers 10 Years Ranked
- Bell Gully
- Chapman Tripp
- Hesketh Henry
Band 4
- Glaister Keegan
- Morgan Coakle
Senior Statespeople
- Crossley GatesGlaister Keegan
Band 1
- Andrea ChallisMcElroys
- Antony HoldenWotton Kearney
- Martin SmithGilbert Walker
- Philippa FeeFee Langstone
Band 2
- Helen Smith Simpson Grierson9 Years Ranked
- Caroline LabandWotton Kearney
- Garth GallawayChapman Tripp
- Michael RobertsonRobertsons Barristers & Solicitors
- Peter LemanWotton Kearney
Band 3
- Frank RoseGlaister Keegan
- Helen TwomeyRobertsons Barristers & Solicitors
- John KnightChapman Tripp
- Peter HuntMcElroys
Band 4
- Andrew Horne MinterEllisonRuddWatts12 Years Ranked
- Richard Hern Wynn Williams Lawyers9 Years Ranked
- Craig LangstoneFee Langstone
- Ian DentonWilson Harle
- Mathew FrancisWotton Kearney
- Misha HenaghanWotton Kearney
- Paul SmithDuncan Cotterill
- Sophie LucasWotton Kearney
- Virginia WetheyFee Langstone
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
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3 MinterEllisonRuddWattsInsurance2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMinterEllisonRuddWatts possesses an established insurance practice with experience advising multinational insurance brokers, underwriters, insurers and insureds on a range of issues. Its key clients include Marsh, Aon and PIC Insurance Brokers. The insurance team applies its wide range of experience and knowledge to large-scale insurance disputes and complex issues involving individuals, financial institutions, corporates and public entities. The team is frequently instructed on earthquake and property damage claims. The firm also offers a front-end practice, well versed in the design, drafting and interpretation of insurance policies.
3 Simpson GriersonInsurance2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedSimpson Grierson offers specialist insurance advice to clients in a broad variety of industries. The firm has a well-regarded national offering, with particular capability in Auckland and Christchurch. Its insurance team is experienced in acting for both insureds and insurers and noted for its adept handling of insurance litigation, including professional indemnity and general liability. The team also advises on compliance with a wide range of statutory and regulatory requirements. Notable clients include nib NZ Insurance and Fidelity Life Assurance.
3 Wynn Williams LawyersInsurance2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedWynn Williams Lawyers has an experienced team of litigators operating from Auckland and Christchurch. The team is noted for its work in resolving earthquake and natural disaster claims and its substantial expertise in advising estate agents and financial advisers on professional indemnity matters. The firm also offers extensive experience in fraud, health and life and travel claims.