Ranking tables

Insurance | Asia-Pacific

New Zealand

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Fee Langstone
  2. McElroys
  3. Wotton Kearney
2

Band 2

  1. Duncan Cotterill
  2. Gilbert Walker
  3. Robertsons Barristers & Solicitors
4

Band 4

  1. Glaister Keegan
  2. Morgan Coakle
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Senior Statespeople

  1. Crossley GatesGlaister Keegan
1

Band 1

  1. Andrea ChallisMcElroys
  2. Antony HoldenWotton Kearney
  3. Martin SmithGilbert Walker
  4. Philippa FeeFee Langstone
2

Band 2

  1. Helen Smith Simpson Grierson9 Years Ranked
  2. Caroline LabandWotton Kearney
  3. Garth GallawayChapman Tripp
  4. Michael RobertsonRobertsons Barristers & Solicitors
  5. Peter LemanWotton Kearney
3

Band 3

  1. Frank RoseGlaister Keegan
  2. Helen TwomeyRobertsons Barristers & Solicitors
  3. John KnightChapman Tripp
  4. Peter HuntMcElroys
4

Band 4

  1. Andrew Horne
    Andrew Horne MinterEllisonRuddWatts12 Years Ranked
  2. Richard Hern
    Richard Hern Wynn Williams Lawyers9 Years Ranked
  3. Craig LangstoneFee Langstone
  4. Ian DentonWilson Harle
  5. Mathew FrancisWotton Kearney
  6. Misha HenaghanWotton Kearney
  7. Paul SmithDuncan Cotterill
  8. Sophie LucasWotton Kearney
  9. Virginia WetheyFee Langstone

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Fee Langstone
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 1
  2. McElroys
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Wotton Kearney
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Duncan Cotterill
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Gilbert Walker
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Robertsons Barristers & Solicitors
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    3
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    MinterEllisonRuddWatts 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.

  2. 3
    Simpson Grierson
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Simpson 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 Lawyers
    3
    Wynn Williams Lawyers
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Wynn 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.

  4. Bell Gully
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Chapman Tripp
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Hesketh Henry
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Glaister Keegan
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 4
  2. Morgan Coakle
    Insurance
    2025 | Band 4